Yeadon, PA
ENGINE
There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and I was charged to replace it
NHTSA complaint #11757320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
16 of the 122 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder are about the engine — 13% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 21,749 miles.
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Engine
15
93.8%
Seals/Gaskets
1
6.3%
Engine & Cooling across every Nissan Pathfinder year
1990
17
0.9%
1993
27
1.5%
1994
36
2.0%
1995
54
2.9%
1996
16
0.9%
1997
17
0.9%
2001
18
1.0%
2002
43
2.3%
2003
32
1.7%
2005
438
23.8%
2006
333
18.1%
2007
243
13.2%
2008
84
4.6%
2009
11
0.6%
2011
10
0.5%
2013
110
6.0%
2014
67
3.6%
2015
75
4.1%
2016
28
1.5%
2017
85
4.6%
2018
14
0.8%
2019
16
0.9%
2020
16
0.9%
2022
18
1.0%
2023
15
0.8%
2024
18
1.0%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Shepherdsville, KY
ENGINE
Check engine light came in. Took into repair shop to change oil and diagnose issue. It was about 7,000 miles since previous oil change with full synthetic oil. Drained oil was full of metal shavings. Refilled oil and ran engine. Metal shavings was again observed in oil immediately. Mechanic stated vehicle needed a new engine. Noticed another complaint (#11674909) built around same time with exact same issue. Vehicle has ~160k miles with regular maintenace and only synthetic oil. There should not be engine damage at this point that would lead to a failure as this. Cost of repair is currently being worked up by repair shop but likely in $3-7k range.
NHTSA complaint #11702032 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kindred, FL
ENGINE
Car started jerking multiple times and then RPM went down to zero and stopped driving while in traffic.
NHTSA complaint #11689533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blue Gap, AZ
ENGINE
Upon a tune up request, mechanic discovered metal shavings in the engine. I got a second opinion, and was told that I needed a new engine. Vehicle is still under 100,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11674909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coloma, WI
ENGINE
Complete engine failure. I did regular oil changes about every 4000 miles and the last one I did early at around 3200 miles the oil was sludge and after the engine knocked and low oil pressure light came on and the engine blew all within 2 miles of the light coming on and me trying to find a safe place to pull over. These engines have a defect somewhere and I know it didn't happen from improper maintenance.
NHTSA complaint #11674247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
ENGINE
Idle needle jumping when turning the car on. Delay in shifting gears and throttle response. Forward collision warning goes off at random times even when no cars are present.
NHTSA complaint #11673929 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brookfield, IL
ENGINE
Fast burning oil White smoke Regular oil changes 3000k After 2k oil is extremely low 88k miles Sludge oil after 2 oil changes
NHTSA complaint #11658847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 miles
Spring, TX
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument cluster had gone black. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had been a reoccurring failure for several months. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that brake fluid was leaking onto the circuit board and causing a short circuit. The dealer advised the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V807000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
NHTSA complaint #11658555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Howell, NJ
ENGINE
I was driving my Pathfinder and I experienced engine failure. It is a four year old engine with 170000 miles on it that has been properly maintained. The engine was knocking and would not accelerate on the highway past 40 mph. When I finally stopped the car, it would not restart. I read an article where this type of engine failure was consistent with the Rogue and Altimas that you were already investigating and I was wondering if the Pathfinder had a related investigation going on.
NHTSA complaint #11605781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,428 miles
Margate, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for an oil change, he was informed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket cover. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 66,428.
NHTSA complaint #11462249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hesston, PA
ENGINE
While driving the car on country road at speed around 40 miles per hour the car engine shutdown and the car slowly came to a stop. The battery light came on. I put the car in park and restarted the engine. A similar action occurred about a month ago while driving in a federal park and only moving about 20 mph.
NHTSA complaint #11454324 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,233 miles
Austell, GA
ENGINE
VEHICLE WAS PERFECTLY FINE, BUT THEN BEGIN TO STALL OUT ON 3/1 IN MOTION ON THE STREET, WHILE TURNING, & BACKING UP. THEN ON 3/18 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP THE CAR IT COMPLETELY STOPPED. CAR IS AT THE SHOP NOW WITH REPORTED TRANSMISSION ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11403883 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 miles
RED Lion, PA
ENGINE
WHEN DRIVING MY CAR JUST SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME NOW
NHTSA complaint #11391128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,749 miles
North Highlands, CA
ENGINE
AS I WAS IN THE DRIVETHRU WITH THE CAR IDLING, IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND IT FELT LIKE A THUMPING GOING ON. I PUT THERE CAR IN PARK AND IT KEPT GOING FOR ABOUT S MINUTE OR TWO BEFORE IT STOPPED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENS.
NHTSA complaint #11330258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5 miles
Philadelphia, PA
ENGINE
ON TAKE OFF THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAVE A SMALL KNOCKING.
NHTSA complaint #11307792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,893 miles
Virginia Beach, VA
Fire
ENGINE
OUR RENTER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GREAT UP UNTIL THE INCIDENT. STATES THAT THEY FILLED THE VEHICLE UP WITH GAS AROUND 4PM BEFORE PARKING IT JUST OUT IN FRONT OF WHERE THEY WERE STAYING. AT 1AM THEY WERE AWOKEN BY A DISTURBANCE OUTSIDE AND SOMEONE BANGING ON THEIR DOOR TELLING THEM THEY NEEDED TO COME OUTSIDE - WHEN HE ARRIVED HE NOTICED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED BUT IT TOOK ALMOST AN HOUR, PER RENTER, TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES AS THE VEHICLE KEPT LEAKING GASOLINE. APPARENTLY THERE IS A WITNESS TO THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRE FROM A [XXX] ([XXX]) WHO HEARD THE VEHICLE'S HORN AND OBSERVED NO ONE IN THE VEHICLE AND THEN THERE WAS AN "EXPLOSION" AS IT CAUGHT FIRE (POTENTIAL ALARM?) THE FIRE REPORT CONFIRMS THAT OUR RENTAL VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THEY INDICATE THAT THE FIRE WAS "MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION" AND "UNINTENTIONAL." THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF COMBUSTION. *** PLEASE CONTACT THE ADJUSTER WE HIRED TO ASSIST US WITH THIS MATTER. HIS NAME IS [XXX] WITH SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES. PHONE: [XXX]. EMAIL: [XXX] THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11302509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.