2015 Nissan Pathfinder Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 321 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% of the 321 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,560 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“We were driving on a highway at 70 MPH when the hood opened up and hit the windshield. The safety latch did not engage. It bent up the hood, cracked the windshield and dented the roof. The hood was down and latched when we left. I know Nissan had recalls for 2013 and 14. I called Nissan but have not had a response as of this writting”
NHTSA complaint #11375938, filed 2020-11, 96,120 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unexpectedly opened and was damaged. The hood ledge and structure were damaged due to the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer was contacted but declined to acknowledge the damages caused by the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11757465, filed 2026-08, 93,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after opening the hood, the hood failed to close as needed. The contact had to slam the hood repeatedly for the hood to close properly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11486922, filed 2022-09, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to close the hood using excessive force. The fender was damaged while closing the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11485199, filed 2022-09, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: TBD (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), Manufacturer Recall Campaign: R24C6; however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11654728, filed 2025-04Related recalls
- 22V420000Jun 13, 2022Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 10091608Sep 27, 2016"nissan; doors difficult to close with temperature below freezing if you confirm: the following incident, or the customer reports this incident: - the vehicle has been setting…
- 10192845Jun 24, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION If it appears, for any or all of the Intelligent Keys on an applied vehicle, that all "RKE" lock/unlock/panic/trunk button functions of that specific…
- 10192746Feb 24, 2016IF YOU CONFIRM: The hood of an applied vehicle vibrates or flutters while driving. - This issue may be noticed when passing by or being passed by a large truck with trailer on…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
77 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology