2019 Nissan Pathfinder: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Pathfinder years.
76 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Pathfinder?The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has 76 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes. Owners most often flag oil sludge/engine failure (2018+ v6): potential for severe engine damage due to oil sludge, with warranty coverage contingent on proof of strict 5,000-mile oil change intervals.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Pathfinder years only. How we score it
Is 2019 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 76 complaints, the 2019 Pathfinder sits about the same as 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 2019 Pathfinder
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 19V654000Nissan 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."
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.
- IsolatedOil Sludge/Engine Failure (2018+ V6)
Potential for severe engine damage due to oil sludge, with warranty coverage contingent on proof of strict 5,000-mile oil change intervals.
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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