2019 NISSAN PATHFINDER Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. This model year has 73 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2019 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Engine Problems
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 73 most recent complaints
The car broke on the highway (possibly drive train? Waiting for mechanic). Despite no impact, the steering wheel airbag deployed.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact was losing control of the vehicle. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated, with a rattling and beeping sound coming from the vehicle. An inde…
I am driving the car in the highway when I tray to exit ,I see the RED light semaforo in the end of the exit. Well I tray to stop the car and the brakes does' not work, and the air bag coming out before I hit the other car.My car in the front not have any damage. the other car…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle failed to decelerate sufficiently, resulting in a rear-end collision. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to fully deploy, as they only pa…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 82 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started to lose motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually resumed normal operation before the…
On three separate incidents my brakes have totally failed. I went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor with no braking action at all. The most recent occurrence we were exiting a freeway and coming to a traffic signal. Our speed was approximately 45 MPH and upon a…
Check engine light came in. Took into repair shop to change oil and diagnose issue. It was about 7,000 miles since previous oil change with full synthetic oil. Drained oil was full of metal shavings. Refilled oil and ran engine. Metal shavings was again observed in oil immediatel…
Car started jerking multiple times and then RPM went down to zero and stopped driving while in traffic.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact observed a melted spot and soot on the bottom of the front passenger’s side headlight assembly. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop, where it was determined that th…
Left side passenger lock mechanism just stopped working. Conducted research online and discovered it’s a rather huge issue with some Nissan vehicles. (I also saw a lawsuit currently in pending status related to this matter) The actuator needs to be repaired. All other locks in th…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that various electrical sensors alerted that there were objects nearby; however, there were no objects nearby. Due to the failure, the cruise control feature was inoperable. The contact also stated that the back over p…
Upon a tune up request, mechanic discovered metal shavings in the engine. I got a second opinion, and was told that I needed a new engine. Vehicle is still under 100,000 miles.
Complete engine failure. I did regular oil changes about every 4000 miles and the last one I did early at around 3200 miles the oil was sludge and after the engine knocked and low oil pressure light came on and the engine blew all within 2 miles of the light coming on and me try…
Idle needle jumping when turning the car on. Delay in shifting gears and throttle response. Forward collision warning goes off at random times even when no cars are present.
My driver side door will not lock or unlock. I have changed the battery in the key fob and I am still having the same problem. I believe the lock actuator is malfunctioning. I have taken it to a mechanic and they have confirmed, however, I have not taken it into the dealership. T…
Fast burning oil White smoke Regular oil changes 3000k After 2k oil is extremely low 88k miles Sludge oil after 2 oil changes
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument cluster had gone black. The contact stated that the fai…
While entering the [XXX] going East (Home) exit [XXX] I needed to accelerate because of incoming vehicles to my left (Freeway) Instead of going fast my Nissan Pathfinder lose some power to accelarate and my speed reduce to 60 mph And I knew that something is very wrong there is a…
The rear hatch unlocks when I start the vehicle. Then the rear hatch is open indicator comes on
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the seat belt alert system failed to chime while the driver’s seat was occupied, and the seat belt was not fastened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was functioning p…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder.
Recalls for 2019 Nissan Pathfinder
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has 73 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (20 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (20 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (15 complaints). #3: Brake System (13 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has 4 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 73 total NHTSA complaints. 2 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The largest issue: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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