2016 Nissan Pathfinder Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 22%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 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, 22% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 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.
“When I turned on my AC, it sounds like a helicopter. I was told it's the cooling fan and that it'll cost over $1000 to fix. This seems to be a common issue with these cars. My car has 80,000 miles. My 2007 camry has over 290,000 and never had this issue. I also owned a honda pilot with over 300,000 and never an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11307419, filed 2020-02, 79,000 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 vehicle started making a clicking like sound when the air conditioner is on. The sound was noticed while parked in my driveway. I took the vehicle to Nissan dealership which stated it was the fan assembly that needed replacing at $1000.00 the vehicle don't have 65000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11402619, filed 2021-03, 64,000 miles“While driving I noticed unexplained sounds from the rear of the vehicle. I pulled over and a passenger in the backseat opened and closed the door. When the door was shut the noise was heard. The cation was repeated and we noted the noise was coming from overhead in the backseat area. I got out of the car and found that the panoramic sunroof had exploded for no apparent reason. Nothing had come in contact with it. The broken glass was contained in the closed shade.”
NHTSA complaint #11184663, filed 2019-03, 30,726 miles“I took my Pathfinder in to have it inspected for a loud rattling when the heat is on only to be told my car has cooling fan failure. It has a little over 57,000 miles on the vehicle. Unfortunately, my 90 day warranty has lapsed.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 20% |
| 2025 | 16 | 28% |
| 2024 | 20 | 23% |
| 2023 | 30 | 28% |
| 2022 | 26 | 19% |
| 2020 | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 | 20 | 26% |
| 2018 | 19 | 24% |
| 2017 | 41 | 22% |
| 2016 | 23 | 22% |
| 2015 | 79 | 25% |
| 2014 | 88 | 15% |
| 2013 | 111 | 12% |
| 2012 | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 5 | 13% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 22 | 7% |
| 2007 | 35 | 6% |
| 2006 | 44 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
27 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 30, 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