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2015 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
3%of 321 total for the year
Median mileage
43,706miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,706 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“At random, little to no acceleration at initial take off and/or while driving in traffic on a highway or street even if pressing gas pedal to floor. Vehicle will start without pressing brake. Brake light remains on after car is turned off. I've had catalytic converter and brake work done to correct the problem to no avail. Also, I wanted to check speed control as a affected part but it wouldn't select.”

NHTSA complaint #11240367, filed 2019-07, 90,000 miles

“I just purchased a used 2015 Nissan Pathfinder with 24,000 miles three months ago. In the last few weeks I have been experiencing problems accelerating after coming to a complete stop and while driving at normal speeds. I would start to accelerate after a complete stop and the Pathfinder would only move at a slightly higher than idle speed until I put my foot on the brake and then once again on the accelerator pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11191136, filed 2019-03, 26,000 miles

“Break lights will stay on even if the car is parked. It will stay on while driving. When this happens I have to depress brake pedal twice. The other issue is loss of power. When accelerating from a complete stop, the car will not go when I push the gas. Even if the accelerator is fully depressed the car will not move. This also occurs while in motion. It has happened while trying to accelerate onto the highway and there was loss of power.”

NHTSA complaint #11187173, filed 2019-03, 15,000 miles

“After using brakes either at a stop light or while driving, when I reapply the gas pedal nothing happens. The rpms stay at idle and the vehicle barely moves. Problem intermittent and unpredictable. It appears that the brake lights stay on when this is happening. I have even parked the car and turned off the vehicle and the brake lights stay on. Has happened when trying to accelerate onto a highway. Very dangerous! I have almost been rear ended at traffic lights.”

NHTSA complaint #11323632, filed 2020-05, 47,827 miles

“Multiple electrical issues after dealer service for 80,000 miles. The safety issue is intermittent acceleration issues when merging into traffic or starting from a full stop. Little to no acceleration in those situations. Other issues that came up at the same time include: a) intermittent brake lights staying on with vehicle parked and powered off and b) intermittent skid warning light illuminating for no reason.”

NHTSA complaint #11194826, filed 2019-04, 82,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202535%
202445%
20232322%
202254%
202048%
201945%
201823%
201795%
201611%
2015113%
2014142%
2013263%
201112%
201038%
200925%
20088125%
200711921%
200623128%
200527626%
200469%
20031917%
200285%
20012812%
2000109%
199955%
1998128%
1997105%
199621%
1995127%
199422%
199324%
199213%
199138%
199038%
198715%

Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Other or unknown
79 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
77 complaints
Engine
74 complaints
Air bags
55 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
27 complaints
Brakes
26 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Electronic stability control
7 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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