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 *current generation (2022+):.

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).

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. Owners appreciate the comfortable seats, smooth V6 power, competitive fuel economy (report

  • *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.
  • Transmission Harshness — Rough, pulling, or "slipping" sensations during low-speed shifts in city driving. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Infotainment System Failures — Screen going blank, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay disconnections, freezing, unresponsive touchscreen, poor GPS performance. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Premature Brake Wear — Rear brake pads and rotors wearing out extremely quickly, sometimes by 15,000 miles. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Pathfinder.

Typical used price

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

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