2026 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems
No recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder.
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2026 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.
When driving anywhere from 30-50 mph the vehicle goes into Neutral without any warning. I know this because when I accelerated the engine just revved. This has happened when I was driving and also happened when my husband was driving. This has happened approximately 8-10 times since owning the vehicle. If I had been…
Purpose of this complaint I am asking Nissan North America to review Nissan's part of what happened with my practically new 2026 Pathfinder. I am not asking Nissan to pay for the collision itself, and I am not asking Nissan to reimburse expenses that were the responsibility of my automobile insurer. My accident…
What failed: The powertrain and transmission systems are malfunctioning. The vehicle exhibits severe gear-shifting hesitation, stutters when braking or reversing, and rolls backward slightly even when shifted entirely into Park. This component is available for inspection upon request. Safety risk: The vehicle's…
Side airbags did not deploy during a 45-35mph left turn collision to drivers fender, door, rear door and the auto brake engaged impeding the vehicle to clear the lane. Not positive but the body shop said the seat belt did not engage properly? Injuries sustained to driver was loss of consciousness from head impact…
My brand new Pathfinder platinum 2026 is very hard to drive on grooved concrete roads. It tramlines severely and the car sways dangerously back and forth needing constant steering adjustments. I believe it could be the Bridgestone Alenza tires on it but not 100% sure. It is very dangerous and the general manager at…
Pathfinder model years compared
Across all years, the 2005 Pathfinder has the most complaints (1,050). All Nissan Pathfinder years →
Questions
- Does the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (4 complaints), followed by service brakes (3).
- How many 2026 Nissan Pathfinder complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.