2017 Nissan Pathfinder: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has 183 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag electrical & sensor malfunctions: "no key detected" warnings, front collision/automatic emergency braking sensors flashing erratically or activating falsely, automatic high beams malfunctioning, volume/steering wheel control failures. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

183
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2017 a good year for the Pathfinder?

Across the 5 Pathfinder model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2012) to 183 (2017). With 183 complaints, the 2017 Pathfinder sits abovethe model's median of 42.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
82
power train
34
electrical system
27
service brakes
11
steering
8

Recalls affecting the 2017 Pathfinder

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Campaign 18V601000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Campaign 19V807000

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 unrepaire

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the current generation (2022+), which replaced the CVT with a conventional 9-speed automatic, initial sentiment is mixed.

  • Current Generation (2022+):
  • Electrical & Sensor Malfunctions: "No Key Detected" warnings, front collision/automatic emergency braking sensors flashing erratically or activating falsely, automatic high beams malfunctioning, volume/steering wheel control failures. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Pathfinder. See the full Pathfinder owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Pathfinder listings typically run $35,287–$42,465 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other Pathfinder model years

Compare every Pathfinder year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

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