DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2015 Nissan Pathfinder steering problems
moderate Owners of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 Pathfinder | 13 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 9 |
| 2015 Pathfinder (this page) | 3 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 3 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 8 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 6 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗IF YOU CONFIRM A customer concern of while turning the steering wheel or when driving at low speed (straight or turning), a high pitch power steering noise can be heard. * Only while seated inside the vehicle And * With all of the windows up NOTE: If the audio and/or HVAC systems are turned ON it may be difficult to hear this issue. ACTION Install an Insulator onto the end of the power steering pump motor housing with the Service Procedure starting on the next page. Please see this bulletin for further details.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Nissan; Power steering noise heard inside vehicle with windows closed
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SERVICE INFORMATION The Applied Vehicles are equipped with a new version of Intelligent Key presets memory. Each Intelligent Key can be programmed to have its own unique set of presets for certain vehicle systems. Vehicle systems that are linked with Intelligent Key include: -- Automatic Drive Positioner (includes driver seat, steering column, and mirror position memory) -- Audio (station presets, etc.) -- Auto air conditioning and heating (retains the last temperature and mode setting for each Intelligent Key user) -- Navigation system (retains the last settings [e.g., Birdview] and clock display preference for each Intelligent Key user) See this bulletin for further detail.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had steering trouble with your 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 48,035 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Nissan/Pathfinder.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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