2018 Nissan Pathfinder Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, 8% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
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.
“Pathfinder forward collision warning when driving on bridge or any road sign anything above the road I am getting warning, I complained so many time but no changes and issue still exist, it's keep happening at least twice a week video attached as sample when crossing bridge after keep getting warning it went off mode”
NHTSA complaint #11257567, filed 2019-09, 16,000 miles“I have a 2019 Pathfinder. Nissan has a known issue with the aeb system. I get a message constantly that the front radar is unavaiable due to obstruction. If the front obstruction isn't working and the aeb is disabled, this is a safely item. Why has there not been any recalls?”
NHTSA complaint #11268391, filed 2019-10, 41,344 miles“I purchased my 2018 Pathfinder in march 2018 and before I drove it off the lot the mil light came on. They took it to the service dept, said they fixed it. I drove it home and on the way home you could feel the car stutter and when outside of the car you could hear the engine misfire. The aeb light, slip indicator light and mil came on. Took it back to the dealership. They never could figure out how to fix it. They ended up finding another car like mine and I traded vehicles. Now over a year later the aeb light and slip indicator light have come on a couple times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228684, filed 2019-07, 10 miles“Purchased the car in january 2019 complete hood latch system has had to be replaced in february. That was major problem one. The hood wouldn't close. Problem 2. Every time I drive the car I get an alert that unavailable front radar obstruction. As if something is blocking the sensor. It will be a clear day nothing in my way and this pops up. I have also had the car break for no reason due to this!!!!! Nissan is aware of the situation and I was told the new sensor is on backorder. Extreme safety issue! Hoping for a buy back so I can get out of this nightmare of a car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254203, filed 2019-09, 20,000 miles“The vehicle automatic braking system/cruise control would not operate when a warning message unavailable front radar obstruction was displayed. It is possible that when the message occurs, the brakes can stop at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11331601, filed 2020-06Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
21 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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