FaultScore

2018 Nissan Pathfinder driver assist problems

12 of the 124 complaints about the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder are about the driver-assist systems — 10% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 94,000 miles.

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Crashes

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Fires

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Injuries

Exactly what failed

Warnings 4 33.3%
Back Over Prevention 3 25.0%
Automatic Emergency Braking 3 25.0%
Display Function 1 8.3%
Warnings 1 8.3%

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance across every Nissan Pathfinder year

2018 12 14.5%
2019 20 24.1%
2022 19 22.9%
2023 20 24.1%
2025 12 14.5%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

at 99,000 miles Atlanta, GA

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the screen needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

NHTSA complaint #11728330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 131,000 miles Lawrenceville, IL

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 89,000 miles Fort Mill, SC

BACK OVER PREVENTION

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. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V654000( Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

NHTSA complaint #11687680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lake Charles, LA

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Front collision shuts off intermittently for no reason. Causes cruise control to shut off immediately and disabled collision avoidance breaking. If cruise is on and approaching slower vehicle car will not slow down causing driver to break aggressively.

NHTSA complaint #11534425 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 89,000 miles Norfolk, VA

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Upper Marlboro, MD

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

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. I immediately took the SUV to the dealership on February 3, 2023 where it was confirmed that the Infotainment System does not work and the service manager advised that it cannot be fixed.

NHTSA complaint #11511328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Chesterton, IN

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

The forward collision warning and traction control light is stuck on both together. Today is the 1st time it has come on, but when doing research I seen that people have had this issue before and that there was a recall for maxima’s and Murano’s, but nothing that has been seen for the pathfinder.

NHTSA complaint #11508782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Edinburg, TX

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

This vehicle had a recall repair related to Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip system in March 2021. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light would come on intermittently. Ten minutes after that repair the lights came on again, and about two times in subsequent days, but not again. In the last weeks these lights have been coming on again, but more problems have been associated such as the start button will not work and these lights come on. Sometimes, when it will start, these lights come on but the car gearshift will not move out of the Park position. Or, maybe if you use remote start when you get in and push the brake pedal and the start button the car shuts off. This leaves the vehicle immobile and can leave one stranded if in a remote area. Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting does usually allow you to start it, but you cannot put the vehicle in park or you will not be able to get it out of park to drive it. Again, this is associated with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light coming on. And we have put new batteries in the key fobs, so that is not an issue.

NHTSA complaint #11498068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Edinburg, TX

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

This vehicle had a recall repair related to Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip system in March 2021. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light would come on intermittently. Ten minutes after that repair the lights came on again, and about two times in subsequent days, but not again. In the last weeks these lights have been coming on again, but more problems have been associated such as the start button will not work and these lights come on. Sometimes, when it will start, these lights come on but the car gearshift will not move out of the Park position. Or, maybe if you use remote start when you get in and push the brake pedal and the start button the car shuts off. This leaves the vehicle immobile and can leave one stranded if in a remote area. Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting does usually allow you to start it, but you cannot put the vehicle in park or you will not be able to get it out of park to drive it. Again, this is associated with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light coming on. And we have put new batteries in the key fobs, so that is not an issue.

NHTSA complaint #11498068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Benson, MN

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Multiple times (greater than 10) at highway speeds Forward collision avoidance warning light displayed and applied automatic braking. This has happened with and without cruise control engaged. Vehicle feels like transmission slips then reengages while traveling at highway speeds. Repair shop has been unable to reproduce.

NHTSA complaint #11453346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Benson, MN

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Multiple times (greater than 10) at highway speeds Forward collision avoidance warning light displayed and applied automatic braking. This has happened with and without cruise control engaged. Vehicle feels like transmission slips then reengages while traveling at highway speeds. Repair shop has been unable to reproduce.

NHTSA complaint #11453346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hudson Oaks, TX

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

ABS Warning light, traction control warning light, and emergency break warning light intermittently keeps coming home

NHTSA complaint #11418314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 2018 Nissan Pathfinder problems

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