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2015 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 321 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
321
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Nissan Pathfinder (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU)…
NHTSA #16V244000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA #15V681000
🔧 Service Brakes
The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may…
NHTSA #15V012000
🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on…
NHTSA #21V020000
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall…
NHTSA #22V420000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Based on 321 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
77
Unknown Or Other
64
Air Bags
54
Engine
38
Electrical System
23
Vehicle Speed Control
12
Service Brakes
10
Visibility/wiper
9
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Nissan Pathfinder — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2015 321 complaints 2010 40 complaints 2011 45 complaints 2012 23 complaints 2013 890 complaints 2014 574 complaints 2016 107 complaints 2017 186 complaints 2018 78 complaints 2019 76 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Is the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 recall campaigns and 321 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder have?
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder safe to buy?
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Pathfinder should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Pathfinder are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.