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Body and structurePart report

2016 Nissan Pathfinder Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 105 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of the 105 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Hood latch was marked as repaired (cleaned and lubricated) in recall report but secondary latch still sticks and I have to manually push the lever out of position to get my hood to latch down properly. All the dealership did was look at it, grease it, and call it good. It is still caked with gunk and sticks.”

NHTSA complaint #11496869, filed 2022-12

“After taking my Nissan Pathfinder to Nissan 112 for a safety recall on February 10, 2024, they improperly completed the recall, leaving the hood stuck closed. Despite multiple appointments and 23 calls with consumer affairs, the issue remains unresolved. The recall I brought my vehicle in for was R22A3, a safety recall having to do with the hood opening during vehicle operation. The procedures state to inspect the lock assembly and secondary latch. If all is well, then clean and lubricate it and your done. …”

NHTSA complaint #11594545, filed 2024-06

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202559%
202467%
202275%
202024%
201968%
201811%
201753%
201633%
2015124%
2014488%
2013839%
201229%
200913%
200841%
200731%
200661%
2005141%
200446%
20031211%
20021812%
20013013%
20002926%
19991817%
1998149%
1997178%
1996117%
19955834%
19942325%
1993918%
1992413%
199113%
199013%
198715%

Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine
27 complaints
Other or unknown
23 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology