2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, filed between 2019-06-07 and 2026-09-15. The most common problem areas are the engine (15, 20%), forward collision avoidance (11, 14%) and electrical system (10, 13%). Owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Nissan Pathfinder complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 20 | 26% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 15 | 20% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 13% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 13% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 8% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 15 complaints
- 15 complaints of 76 (20%) name the engine.
- 3 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 76 (14%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 4 of them also name the service brakes; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Electrical system: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 76 (13%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 4 of them also name the back over prevention; owners reported 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Service brakes: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 76 (13%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 4 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder; the recall, campaign 19V807000, says: “These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.”
Power train: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 76 (12%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 2 of them also name the air bags; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Back over prevention: 7 complaints
- 7 complaints of 76 (9%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- 4 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 injury in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder; the recall, campaign 19V654000, says: “Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 7 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names PATHFINDER, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder's most common problem areas are the engine (15 of 76 complaints), forward collision avoidance (11 of 76 complaints) and electrical system (10 of 76 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, including 4 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder's problems?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder; 2 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.