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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2020 Nissan Pathfinder Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 4% of the 53 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.

“1. The vehicle going less then 25 mph accelerates with out foot on the gas paddle. This problem has occurred multiple times on and off. 2. The Transfer case and axle seal started leaking at 74000 miles. Purchased the vehicle as a CPO dealer asking for $4000 to make repairs I only had the vehicle for 8 months. Are there recall to fix this issues?”

NHTSA complaint #11584584, filed 2024-04

“While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden and complete loss of throttle response, resulting in little to no acceleration. This occurred in active traffic and created a dangerous situation where the vehicle could not maintain speed or safely move out of traffic. The vehicle has been serviced multiple times by Nissan of Kenosha, including a full transmission replacement under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11727812, filed 2026-03

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202617%
202559%
202489%
202333%
202286%
202024%
201957%
2018912%
201753%
201622%
2015278%
2014265%
2013475%
2010410%
200913%
2008103%
2007244%
2006162%
2005313%
200446%
200344%
2002117%
2001115%
200098%
199933%
19981611%
1997167%
199653%
199532%
199478%
199312%
199213%
199125%
199013%
1989320%
1987316%

Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine
17 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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