2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Nissan Pathfinder | 2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 105 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 202 | 185 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,000 mi | 20,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 4 |
| Power Train | 7 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 9 |
| Steering | 3 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2016 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.