Nissan Pathfinder (R52, 2013-2020) Common Problems, Reliability, Pros and Cons

I bought this lemon in Saudi Arabia 2014 model in 2015. The car is okay generally other than the CVT shuddering and juddering that’s colossally unignorable.

I felt something wrong with the transmission on my first drive out of the showroom. They kind of brushed it off with some lame comments.

I hadn’t come across the transmission failures in 2013/14 models until quite late. The CVT transmission was reprogrammed several times with no benefits to alleviate the problem whatsoever.

The dealer (reportedly) replaced the transmission assembly when it has clocked 40K KM or so when it was still under warranty. The same problem reoccurred after another 30-40K KMs. The dealer didn’t extend any warranty to the newly replaced assembly. The assembly replacement is priced at 32000 SAR that’s $ 8,500 plus labor that’s exorbitantly expensive for a utility vehicle like Nissan.

Always be very cautious and researching whenever any dealer offers you discount. I fell into that trap too although I’m someone who researches quite deeply whenever I purchase anything over $ 1000 mark.

This video is AI narrated using all sorts of photos and video they could have found from scouring the internet. Who knows whether or not the information in it is accurate? I don't think so ...

I had a full engine replacement on a 2017 Pathfinder. Fortunately i had it replaced by the dealership free of charge however for them costed $13000 AUD. Watchout for used Pathfinders and allways have warrenty IN WRITING!

No other issues as i routinly maintain the vehicle.

2017 Nissan Pathfinder... one of the worst cars I have ever owned. I have owned like 8 different brands and never have I been this frustrated.

Had an ‘18 Platinum. Nice, roomy until the CVT let go. Shuddering at slipping at 96k miles. 6 to 7 grand to replace. Dumped it for a ‘23. Much better.

2016 is very unreliable, there have been tons of reports of the catalyic converters going bad within 3 years, which is way too early for those kind of problems, the engines are very expensive to repair at all, due to the amount of sensors and computers in the vehicle, if one thing breaks everything breaks, the spark plugs also have been reported by thousands to have gone bad within 1 year of driving. I highly urge you buy an older vehicle, while technology is nice, it can make things very expensive and cause a lot more problems with your vehicle over time.

Just Replaced Coolant Fan,) Original owner ) with 210,000( 2015 Pathfinder)

A heap of shit vehicle, not design for women. cos to remove and replace parts a Nissan dealer has to be recommended, and these pricks and parts are not cheep, Ladies steer clear of this heap of crap. If u cant see the spark plugs or see the ground from the top give it a miss!!!

the 2018 and the new 2023 and 2024 have the same engine

سيارة رائعة وسيعة وراحة ، ولكن الجير بوكس cvt زبالة لقد قضيت فيها 175000 كلم وتعطل cvt تكلفة 4000$ ويبدوا الامر على مايرام 230000 km

Define a bit more jerking and power loss? Explain to me as if I was a child, cuz I have a 3.5 '15 infinity qx60 that does some like that, when I'm at a steady pace it's fine, but while I'm accelerating it seems to jerk and the rpm's are just all over the place, I had put in a k&n air filter which I took off cuz some1 said it may be the issue. Put a regular 1 on it still does the same, so idk, if it's a trans issue I'll just get rid of it. Any advice? Thanks

Hi. I have a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum.
It has worked great for us, as a family of 5. Now we are having another baby. 😊
My question is, is the middle seat( safety seat) in the second row removable? I just want it gone so the older kids can get in and out without putting the second seat down since a carseat will be there. Any help/advice would be appreciated! Thank you!

I'm about to buy 2016 Nissan Pathfinder with 90k miles. Should I buy it?

I am the first owner of my Nissan Pathfinder 2019 first when the mileage was 52.800 the first transfer case failed it has warranty they fix it. Again when the mileage was 72.000 went bad again same problem it cost me $7.200.00. Now the mileage is 148.000 this week same noise is back I owe good $20.000 what shall I do?

I bought a 2018 model and haven't had one problem with it. When I bought it I made sure I bought it from a dealer like Tim Dahl Nissan that gives you a lifetime power train and transmission warranty though... since I heard they had CVT issues... but I haven't had CVT issues. I've actually taken it high in the mountains deer hunting and the 4x4 worked great, I've pulled a heavy trailer to a different state no problem, etc. I liked at a forerunner which has better clearance but they they get terrible gas mileage... like 18 mpg versus 27:on the pathfinder....