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2016 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 107 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
107
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Nissan Pathfinder (2)

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
🔧 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 — 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
19
Engine
19
Unknown Or Other
17
Service Brakes
12
Electrical System
10
Power Train
8
Visibility/wiper
4
Latches/locks/linkages
3
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Nissan Pathfinder — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 40 complaints 2011 45 complaints 2012 23 complaints 2013 890 complaints 2014 574 complaints 2015 321 complaints 2016 107 complaints 2017 186 complaints 2018 78 complaints 2019 76 complaints 2020 53 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 — 2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recall campaigns and 107 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 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have?
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 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 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder are: Air Bags, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder safe to buy?
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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.