2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems
No recalls and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
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2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a Failing Radiator/Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly. Seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions. Hoping this can be another recall. It seems like the same defective part that was used.
The car stalled three times and died in active traffic. The breakdown was so hazardous that the police department had to intervene and push the car out of the road and had to tow the car more than 3 times and was at the Nissan Dealership for over one week. I paid Nissan dealership $5,000 to repair this specific…
After only 110,000 miles, my local Nissan service center (Advantage Nissan, 5101 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. The repair estimate is in excess of $6000. The expense is because it requires removal of the engine to effect repairs. Research reveals that timing chain issues…
A few months after purchase, the power cut off on me. Then it happened again the following year. Then the screen for backing up started going on and off. Then I started feeling like the car was loosing power. In the last 2 years the power cutting off has occurred 3 more times and the rear screen camera has started…
The vehicle has developed a persistent and progressively worsening rattling noise from the engine during cold starts, along with intermittent rough operation. The symptoms are consistent with a malfunction or defect in the engine timing chain system, including possible timing chain stretch, timing chain tensioner…
Pathfinder model years compared
Across all years, the 2005 Pathfinder has the most complaints (1,050). All Nissan Pathfinder years →
Questions
- Does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (17 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
- How many 2020 Nissan Pathfinder complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 48 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 18, 2026.