2007 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 114about this part
- Share
- 20%of 561 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,328miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 114 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 20% of the 561 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,328 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving today the rpms went crazy and I almost wrecked . The car would spudder and then rev up. Also, at a stop light when trying to go the car seems to barely move and acts like it's going to die. Now we have transmission problems and have had to replace radiator,hoses, and all fluids in transmission and radiator.”
NHTSA complaint #11270324, filed 2019-10, 109,780 miles“While driving the vehicle temperature gauge pegged out at the high side and there was a burning metal smell. I was told by two different mechanics that the radiator failed and leaked into the transmission. The vehicle is beyond the extended warranty that Nissan gave and they never contacted me to let me know that there even was an extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11041669, filed 2017-10, 96,000 miles“Now on our 2nd radiator/transmission issue with our Nissan Pathfinder, the original repair was under warranty, but now experiencing same issues again. With both instances the car was being driven when issues occurred. Fortunately, the location to the repair shop is close. Our Pathfinder is currently in a repair shop under going diagnostics.”
NHTSA complaint #10948513, filed 2017-01, 118,000 miles“The transmission on my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder started slipping so I had it looked at and found out the coolant leaked into the transmission. I have 118,000 miles on it and unfortunately it looks like I am out of luck. I an very disappointed in Nissan since they know the failure does not occur until about 90,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10760139, filed 2015-08, 118,000 miles“When the car reaches speed of 45 MPH, it begins to jerk and vibrate and a loud noise starts. If I press the overdrive button to turn it off, the car smoothes out. If I do not turn the overdrive off, once I lower speed or accelerate, it stops vibrating. Diagnosis from mechanic is coolant has leaked into my transmission fluid. Car should have new radiator and transmission put in.”
NHTSA complaint #10605229, filed 2014-06, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152515Nov 28, 2018OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 19 | 22% |
| 2023 | 15 | 14% |
| 2022 | 18 | 13% |
| 2020 | 17 | 32% |
| 2019 | 15 | 20% |
| 2018 | 13 | 17% |
| 2017 | 83 | 44% |
| 2016 | 27 | 26% |
| 2015 | 74 | 23% |
| 2014 | 62 | 11% |
| 2013 | 105 | 12% |
| 2012 | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 | 10 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 7 | 19% |
| 2008 | 61 | 19% |
| 2007 | 114 | 20% |
| 2006 | 147 | 18% |
| 2005 | 144 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
337 complaintsEngine cooling
128 complaintsFuel system
119 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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