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ProblemsByVin File / 2024-NISSAN-PATHFINDER
2024 · nissan

nissan Pathfinder problems

1 safety recall. 55 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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6.0 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2024 Pathfinder · brakes
The rear brakes are fully worn after 12k miles from purchased, by searching on internet, it seems a common issue but not being responded from Nissan yet.
12/17/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11705482.0
2024 Pathfinder · body
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that during inclement weather, rainwater was entering the on the left and right side of the vehicle and the middle console. The contact covered the screen to avoid damage. There was a moldy odor inside the vehicle.…
12/12/2024 · NHTSA ODI #11630398.0
2024 Pathfinder · powertrain
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made abnormal sounds, and the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked backwards while shifting from park(P) to…
12/10/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11704311.0
2024 Pathfinder · brakes
VIN: [XXX] Vehicle: 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Defect Description: The vehicle is experiencing a critical safety defect in its Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system, causing unprompted, aggressive application of the rear brakes. Safety Risk: The aggressive, automatic…
11/26/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11701658.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 24V176000 05/03/2024

Nissan North America, Inc

An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD106 and PD107.

Common questions

Is the 2024 nissan Pathfinder reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 3.0 out of 5 based on 55 owner complaints, the 2024 nissan Pathfinder has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2024 nissan Pathfinder?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my nissan Pathfinder has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2024 nissan Pathfinder?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 55 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging over $2,000, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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