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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
26%of 105 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, 26% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Loud clicking noise in the engine both while driving and idling in park. After researching it, I found out that is the fan hitting the shroud and it needs to be replaced. The part is anywhere from $200-600 and that doesn't include labor. I bought this car brand new, always kept up on the maintenance and of course my extended warranty ran out last week and now this happens. :(”

NHTSA complaint #11164764, filed 2019-01, 76,000 miles

“The radiator fan and shroud assembly and I cannot find replacement parts at any dealer, auto parts store nor junk yard due to so many people needing these parts replaced. I was told they are on backorder and dont know when they will have replacement parts. I was told by a certified mechanic that the car could overheat and stall if these parts are not replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11082648, filed 2018-04, 43,000 miles

“I drove up to 16,000 miles and then the engine suddenly made a weird sound. I went to 2 Nissan dealerships to check it out and it said it was normal for 2016 Pathfinder.but while driving sometimes it will cause a humming noise like a bee and its really annoying, I went to check it out and it said it was normal, what do I do now?”

NHTSA complaint #11084475, filed 2018-04, 22,627 miles

“The drivers side cooling fan bearing is bad and now I have to replace the fan which is $1,000 worth of work and I only have 34,000 miles on my vehicle. Every mechanic and auto parts person said this should not have to be replaced this early and with the mileage I have on my vehicle”

NHTSA complaint #11298361, filed 2020-01, 34,000 miles

“Our Nissan Pathfinder 2016 was suddenly making loud noise which was coming from the front (engine area). The dealer diagnosed that replacement of fan shroud is necessary and that's expensive. We send car for regular maintenance, what else we can do!! The miles on my car is above 50000 and that's when I came across this problem. I have never had this kind of problem in any of my cars so far. This is something to do from the manufacturing side.”

NHTSA complaint #11157328, filed 2018-12, 51,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025916%
20241922%
20231514%
20221813%
20201732%
20191520%
20181317%
20178344%
20162726%
20157423%
20146211%
201310512%
2012522%
20111022%
2010615%
2009719%
20086119%
200711420%
200614718%
200514414%
200446%
200365%
200253%
200110%
200011%
199911%
199521%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Other or unknown
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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