2017 Nissan Pathfinder: common problems and reliability
One of the worst Pathfinder years.
One of the Nissan Pathfinder years to avoid. All Pathfinder years
186 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Pathfinder?The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has 186 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Pathfinder years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Pathfinder?
Across the 16 Pathfinder model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2012) to 1,135 (2014). With 186 complaints, the 2017 Pathfinder sits above the model's median of 81.
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
Recalls affecting the 2017 Pathfinder
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 18V601000Nissan 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 brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Campaign 19V807000Nissan 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.
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.
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 $17,239–$29,266.
Other Pathfinder model years
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