2017 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 83about this part
- Share
- 44%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,105miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 83 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, 44% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,105 miles. 3 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.
“On thursday 12/26 my car started making a crazy sound. By 12/27 I was told by ntb that the cooling fan was in horrible condition. They had to replace it and that is the 3rd one that they had replaced. This is a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder with 50,000 miles. Ntb was surprised by the fan condition with it being a fairly new car.”
NHTSA complaint #11291994, filed 2019-12, 50,000 miles“I bought my car used about 6 months ago. It has 47k mile on it now and about 4 days ago while driving it I started hearing a loud buzzing/rattling sound coming from the front of the car. I pulled over in a parking lot and opened the hood and found the radiator/cooling fan assembly shaking around like it was totally out of balance. I shut off the A/C system and the fan stops shaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11161277, filed 2018-12, 47,000 miles“When the vehicle is running and gets up to temperature, the cooling fan tries to kick in but doesn't spin the fan. It just makes a loud clicking noise like the internal components are turning but the fan doesn't turn. My wife first noticed it when the car was stationary in traffic. I was able to recreate it in my garage, with the vehicle stationary. I have been looking online and it is apparently a common issue with this model.”
NHTSA complaint #11287371, filed 2019-12, 30,000 miles“My 2017 Nissan Pathfinder with 56k miles developed a loud crackling sound coming from the engine compartment, raised hood to investigate the source of the abnormal sound and discovered that the cooling fan blades were rubbing on the shroud around blade fan/motor assembly. I contacted my local Nissan dealership and was informed by the service representative that he has seen a similar issues like this and the cause is a failed bearing/bushing on the fan and the cost to repair is approximately $900”
NHTSA complaint #11308640, filed 2020-02, 56,000 miles“On 1/9 I suddenly noted a loud, shaking, vibrating noise in my 2017 Pathfinder. I immediately attempted to get to the dealership but it was so bad I stopped at another repair shop on the way. I was told that it need a new cooling fan assembly due to bad bearings, to the tune of $850! Seems to be lots of complaints about this in low mileage new pathfinders. Mine has 64,500 miles. I was told it was dangerous to continue to drive as the vehicle could overheat or it could damage the radiator if it came apart while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11298646, filed 2020-01, 64,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 19 | 22% |
| 2023 | 15 | 14% |
| 2022 | 18 | 13% |
| 2020 | 17 | 32% |
| 2019 | 15 | 20% |
| 2018 | 13 | 17% |
| 2017 | 83 | 44% |
| 2016 | 27 | 26% |
| 2015 | 74 | 23% |
| 2014 | 62 | 11% |
| 2013 | 105 | 12% |
| 2012 | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 | 10 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 7 | 19% |
| 2008 | 61 | 19% |
| 2007 | 114 | 20% |
| 2006 | 147 | 18% |
| 2005 | 144 | 14% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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