2014 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | 2016 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 574 | 104 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 243 | 202 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 49,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 214 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 92 | 18 |
| Engine | 62 | 27 |
| Visibility/wiper | 54 | 4 |
| Structure | 48 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 102 | 13 |
| Stalling | 43 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 32 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
2014 Nissan Pathfinder
2016 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.