Drivers side window doesn't want to go up or down when it's cold, sometimes stops working all together, have seen many similar complaints on line concerning motor in door. Happens when stationer or in motion
2016 Nissan Pathfinder electrical problems
moderate 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
When does it fail?
Of the 10 electrical complaints filed for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I don't recall the exact date of the first time I took it. Taken the vehicle twice and had to insist multiple times in order for Nissan to keep the car and keep testing as well as for them to open a case. The screen for the 2016 pathfinder has turned solid blue a few times but not sure what causes it. Dealership blamed the cell phone which I don't believe that to be true. They will not fix it…
My car was bought brand new, no accidents, and only has less than 53 miles to be a 2016 pathfinder. So tell me why the cheap motor fan that Nissan put it in stared making a clang noise everything I would turn the air or heater on. Like Nissan what is this. With all this complains about the same item, you guys should put a recall onthis item. It's ashamed so far bad experience with to vehicles…
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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 electrical problem on the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 10 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 62,800 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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/2016/Nissan/Pathfinder.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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