2019 Nissan Pathfinder
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 76 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 18th highest complaint count among 25 Pathfinder model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 4 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 2 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipPark outsideNov 8, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign 19V807000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraSep 12, 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
20 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Feb 24, 2025
The rear hatch unlocks when I start the vehicle. Then the rear hatch is open indicator comes on
Other or unspecified, Back over prevention, Jun 13, 2024
My rear camera display malfunctions and the screen goes black. I took it on to Nissan for repair and the problem is still not resolved. I contacted Nissan on several times and reported the issue to see if my vehicle is on recall list but it’s not. I believe it should be. I also have issues with my driver window. It gets stuck especially in the winters. I took my vehicle to Nissan to resolve the issue, and they said it’s glue to how the doors were made. I purchase the vehicle brand new. I feel Nissan rushed the car on me to get a sale and didn’t double check to see if the vehicle had any flaws. I would like to report a recall on my vehicle. When I looked online I noticed the rear view camera has been recalled and I wonder why my vehicle is not on the recall list. Nissan has a record of my vehicle being brought in to repair it.
Other or unspecified, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 25, 2024
TSB Recall Driver assist emergency brake came on and the truck came to a complete halt while driving. Check engine light came on Throttle Chamber Failed
Other or unspecified, Jan 13, 2024
The reverse camera display goes black, after initially showing an image when put in reverse.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 17, 2023
Lost acceleration in the middle of the road when the abs, traction and 4wd waraning came on was able to make home by poweringitbof on back on lucky I was l was a mile away from home, I replaced the ABS but problem stayed the same had to pay a mobile Mechanic to come check it for me and wind up being the 2 rear hub causing the issue but there was a grinding noise sounded like coming from transfer case but wasn't sure. Once all parts replaced I was a ble to take it straight to the dealer to change all the fluid, from transmission, transfer case and differential.
Other or unspecified, Mar 21, 2023
Rear camera does not come on from time to time when I put the vehicle in reverse. When I open the rear hatch and close it again the camera will work
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2023
Monday, January 30, at 7:25pm, I was driving my 2019 Nissan Pathfinder at 55mph and the sunroof exploded. The weather was clear, 60 degrees, no precipitation. There was a loud explosion then the sound of glass rained over the roof of the car. The interior shield was closed; therefore, glass did not enter the vehicle. We pulled over immediately to inspect the vehicle. The sunroof was identified as shattered with the glass shards in an upward position. We did not have cars around us. We were on an open road, no where near an overpass. There was nothing that could have fallen or hit the sunroof. Because the glass rained over the car and the glass was positioned upward, it is clear the sunroof exploded.
Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Nov 29, 2022
This 2019 Nissan Pathfinder: The ABS, Traction Control, and Collision lights all illuminate at once on the vehicle's dash board. When the vehicle's engine is turned off and then back on, the lights reset. However, they illuminate once again.
Other or unspecified, Aug 31, 2022
lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash, i have been told NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 19V654000 has been performed already, but i am facing this reverse camera issue still all the times and looking for proper resolution from Nissan on the safety recall issue on my vehicle, i have the receipt for the recall performed and the original issue reverse camera issue not yet resolved on my 2019 pathfinder. hence would like to file consumer complaint in this issue.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Back over prevention, Aug 9, 2022
Rear camera display screen is black - not working; problem ongoing since purchase of the vehicle
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 27, 2022
While driving the car on country road at speed around 40 miles per hour the car engine shutdown and the car slowly came to a stop. The battery light came on. I put the car in park and restarted the engine. A similar action occurred about a month ago while driving in a federal park and only moving about 20 mph.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Back over prevention, Dec 10, 2021
Initial item includes power tailgate not operating properly and on at least one occassion it began to close while operator was loading groceries into the back of the vehicle - hitting operator on back. Another item is now occassional screen glitch when using back-up camera/display Lastly - power windows not operating well Vehicle has less than 36,000 miles.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2021
FRONT DRIVER'S WINDOW KEEPS GETTING STUCK WHEN YOU TRY TO ROLE IT UP, REAR HATCH NOT WORKING PROPERLY, GAS TANK OPENER GETS STUCK, SUNROOF LEAKS WATER INTO THE CAR GOING THROUGH A CARWASH, BAD SEAL ON ELECTRIC SUNROOF, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 1, 2021
WHEN DRIVING MY CAR JUST SHUTS OFF FOR NO REASON IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME NOW
Other or unspecified, Sep 8, 2020
LIFT GATE WILL NOT OPEN. HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH 2015 SAME MODEL (NO LONGER OWN)
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 23, 2020
AS I WAS IN THE DRIVETHRU WITH THE CAR IDLING, IT STARTED TO SHAKE AND IT FELT LIKE A THUMPING GOING ON. I PUT THERE CAR IN PARK AND IT KEPT GOING FOR ABOUT S MINUTE OR TWO BEFORE IT STOPPED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENS. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 15, 2020
I WENT OUT TO MY CAR, WHICH WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE - LOCKED- AND AFTER I STARTED THE CAR, SOMEONE HAD CHANGED MY HEAT SETTINGS TO 85 AND CHANGED ALL OF MY RADIO SETTINGS. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 12, 2020
WE PURCHASED A BRAND NEW NISSAN PATHFINDER 2019 IN MARCH AND TODAY AS WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WITH NO CARS TO THE FRONT OF US OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED THROWING GLASS EVERYWHERE OFF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THANK GOODNESS WE HAD THE INSIDE VISOR CLOSED OTHERWISE IT WOULD HAVE ALL COME IN AND HIT MY 4 YEAR OLD WHO WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT. WHEN I CONTACTED THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE SERVICE REP SAID IT WAS A ROCK AND THERE IS NOTHING NISSAN CAN DO ABOUT IT. DIDN'T EVEN LISTEN TO THE FACT THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF US AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD NOT IN. THE EXPLOSION ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED MY HUSBAND, SON AND MYSELF AS IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT. I HAVE NO IDEA IF THE CHUNKS OF GLASS FLYING OFF THE BACK OF THE CAR ENDED UP HITTING ANY CARS THAT WERE BEHIND US. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 22, 2019
TRAVELING I-80 FROM YORK, NE TO LINCOLN, NE. ON JUNE 3, 2019, 11:47 A.M. APPROX. 2 MILES WEST OF HWY 15 EXIT, WE HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION AND THOUGHT A TIRE OR SOMETHING HIT OUR PATHFINDER. LUCKY NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE AROUND US AND THE WEATHER WAS HOT WITH CLEAR SKYS. I PULLED INTO A DIVIDED PORTION OF THE INTERSTATE AND INSPECTED THE CAR AND FOUND EVERYTHING OK. STARTED DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN AND WE HEARD PIECES OF SOMETHING ROLLING OFF OUR ROOF. I INSPECTED THE REAR SUNROOF, FOUND IT OK AND THEN STARTED PULLING BACK THE FRONT COVER OF THE SUNROOF AND REALIZED THE GLASS HAS SHATTERED. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED OUR SALESMAN AT NISSAN TO REPORT THE DAMAGE AND TO SEE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HE SAID IT WOULD HAVE TO BE LOOKED AT AND WE COULD HAVE A LOANER TO USE IN THE MEAN TIME.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 7, 2019
TRAVELING I-80 FROM YORK, NE TO LINCOLN, NE, ON JUNE 3, 2019, 11:47 A.M., APPROX. 2 MILES WEST OF HWY 15 EXIT, WE HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION AND THOUGHT A TIRE OR SOMETHING HIT OUR PATHFINDER. LUCKY NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE AROUND US AND THE WEATHER WAS HOT WITH CLEAR SKYS. I PULLED INTO A DIVIDED PORTION OF THE INTERSTATE AND INSPECTED THE CAR AND FOUND EVERYTHING OK. STARTED DOWN THE ROAD AGAIN AND WE HEARD PIECES OF SOMETHING ROLLING OFF OUR ROOF. I INSPECTED THE REAR SUNROOF, FOUND IT OK AND THEN STARTED PULLING BACK THE FRONT COVER OF THE SUNROOF AND REALIZED THE GLASS HAS SHATTERED. I IMMEDIATELY CALL OUR SALESMAN AT NISSAN TO REPORT THE DAMAGE AND TO SEE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HE SAID IT WOULD HAVE TO BE LOOKED AT AND WE COULD HAVE A LOANER TO USE IN THE MEAN TIME.