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2020 Nissan Pathfinder Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the engine (35% of complaints). It is 21st of 26 Pathfinder model years by number of complaints.

Complaints48
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2020 Nissan Pathfinder problems

  1. Engine

    17 complaints · 35%

    When driving or idling you get a smell of antifreeze inside the drivers compartment. Dealer said the only way to fix was to get the heating and cooling system on recirculating and not fresh air. This is constant problem no matter the twhat the temp at urge isoutside.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 7,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to courtesy Nissan (1777 n central expy, richardson, tx 75080, ([phone]) and was informed that the oxygen sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 19,700 miles

  2. Electrical

    11 complaints · 23%

  3. Other or unspecified

    8 complaints · 17%

  4. Transmission

    8 complaints · 17%

  5. Brakes

    6 complaints · 13%

    When I was driving in a parking lot I heard a very high pitch noise. I put my window down to hear what it was. The sound was very concerning especially because I have less than 3k miles on my car. I took it to the dealership they said they weren't sure why it was making the noise... (it stopped about a mile away from…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 2,700 miles

  6. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 8%

  7. Backup camera

    3 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: warnings, camera system, rearview system braking, sensing system.

  8. Suspension

    3 complaints · 6%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints); electrical (11 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2020 a bad year for the Nissan Pathfinder?
It is 21st of 26 Pathfinder model years by number of complaints, with 48 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

Other Nissan Pathfinder years

Nissan Pathfinder problems by year