2018 Nissan Pathfinder Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 24%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, 24% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“I was in the process of turning on a back road, there was a guardrail to my left and and a truck with a trailer turning in front of me on my right. My sensors must have thought they were too close because my car locked up and I could not turn causing me to hit the guardrail.”
NHTSA complaint #11271046, filed 2019-10, 29,000 miles“I was in a car accident and my airbags didn't deploy. I was stopped on the interstate and hit in the rear at a high speed. Then my SUV hit the vehicle in front of me. It caused close to $9000 in damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11231977, filed 2019-07, 40,000 miles“Metal rattling noise coming from under the car when accelerating around 1,500rpm-2,000 RPM. I went to two Nissan dealership in total three times but the problem was not solved. They said that there was nothing that they can do which is ridiculous. I heard from one person who was in the store with me that his 2018 Pathfinder was recalled for the rattling noise. His car was an awd so it may be different, but I think it may have something in common. The dealer just checked my VIN number and as there was no recall for it they would not check it any further. …”
NHTSA complaint #11189732, filed 2019-03, 28,000 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 front sensor keep showing the 'front sensor unavailable' followed by the crash icon at all times of the day, and all speeds including in the stopped position. The sensor goes out regardless of whether or not there are other vehicles near the car”
NHTSA complaint #11315722, filed 2020-03, 5 milesRelated service bulletins
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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 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
21 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 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 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