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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2018 Nissan Pathfinder Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
94,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall that had a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11709224, filed 2026-01, 131,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that occasionally, while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the digital screen displayed a Nissan Logo that faded away. In addition, the contact stated that the digital screen would blip or show an upside-down image of the rear-view camera display. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the failure was not identified. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687680, filed 2025-09, 89,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera screen display malfunctioned, and there was a black image displayed, creating a hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the infotainment screen display malfunctioned, and the screen was black. During the failure, the driver was unable to view vital information related to the engine oil levels. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728330, filed 2026-03, 99,000 miles

“The Infotainment System screen is black and doesn't work. This poses a safety hazard as the navigation is inoperable; handsfree calls cannot be made while driving, which is required by law, since bluetooth is inoperable; and the back-up camera works intermittently and a person or another car could be hit while I'm backing up the vehicle.. The problem appeared quickly without warning in late January/early February 2023. …”

NHTSA complaint #11511328, filed 2023-03

“The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the display control unit displayed a full black screen. Additionally, the rearview camera provided an upside-down image. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the display unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the display unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11526024, filed 2023-06, 89,000 miles

Related recalls

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202524%
202366%
202211%
202036%
201979%
201856%
200311%

Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Brakes
21 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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