2017 Nissan PATHFINDER - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD has an outstanding overall safety rating of 5. In terms of crash ratings, it received a 4 for overall front crash and front crash driver side, and a perfect 5 for front crash passenger side, overall side crash, side crash drivers side, side crash passenger side, combined side barrier pole (both front and rear), and side pole crash. This indicates that the car provides excellent protection in various crash scenarios.

Additionally, the Nissan Pathfinder comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, adding an extra layer of safety and control for the driver. It also offers optional forward collision warning, which can help prevent accidents by alerting the driver of potential collisions ahead. However, it does not come with lane departure warning.

In terms of feedback from consumers, there have been 155 complaints reported for this model. While this number is not insignificant, it is essential to consider the widespread use of the vehicle when evaluating the severity of these complaints. Furthermore, there have been 2 recalls issued for the Nissan Pathfinder, which is relatively low compared to some other models on the market. These recalls demonstrate that the manufacturer takes safety seriously and is proactive in addressing any potential issues. Overall, the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD stands out as a safe and reliable choice in its class.

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Complaint Count

155

Recall Count

2

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 5 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2017 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 3 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2017 Nissan PATHFINDER

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.

Complaint:
"according to the dealership the engine has sludge and unrepairable"
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2023-01-05
Complaint:
"nissan 2017 pathfinder 67000 miles.engine making noise went to dealership.i call nissan consumer affairs but no assistance.dealership told engine failure."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2023-06-08
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v807000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the dealer diagnosed that there was a mechanical defect in the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to nissan of yorktown heights (3495 old crompond rd, yorktown heights, ny 10598) where the dealer performed the recall repair and replaced the engine. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2024-03-06
Complaint:
"the radiator fan is failing at 62k miles. researching online it was found that this is a common occurrence for 2017 nissan pathfinders between 20k and 80k miles. fan failure could lead to overheating and eventually fire. vehicle was taken into the dealership for a knocking/rattling noise coming from under the hood. there were no check engine lights or warning lamps to indicate an issue. the dealership has to order a complete new assembly and motor, which is an extensive repair as well."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2023-11-03
Complaint:
"began hearing a rapid patterned running at first, which quickly developed into a shaking that could be felt in the steering wheel. determined that it only happened while the heating and ventilation system was active. opened the hood, no signs of obstructions, does look like the fan blades of the radiator are loose and hitting the shroud. given the need for heat to defrost windows as well as safetly operate in the winter with children in the car, it is unsafe to use the vehicle until this mater can be resolved, as without the radiator fans the engine could overheat as well. will be looking to have the part replaced asap, as the vehicle is needed for livelihood, and with as many people have reported this issue, surprised there has yet to be a recall to address this, as it seems to be the same issue, with others having bearings going out causing a similar issue."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2023-02-11
Complaint:
"my 2017 pathfinder has 41,000. the fan ac/heating sound loose and makes loud noise."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2023-05-10
Complaint:
"cooling fan is failing, bearings wearing and fan hits shroud. it is available to inspect. problem inspected and confirmed by independent mechanic and subsequently by the nissan dealer. no warning lamps, only an increasing noise from the cooling fan audible inside and outside the vehicle."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2021-01-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2017 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated she was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was low. the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was flushed and replaced. the contact stated the failure persisted with an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. additionally, there was smoke exiting the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the local dealer within a month. the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was diagnosed a third time but was not yet repaired. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle had not received any maintenance due to the pandemic. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 51,971."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2021-11-02
Complaint:
"mass air flow sensor broke while in use and cut the engine without any warning."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2023-06-04
Complaint:
"ruido extremo cuando enciendes el acondicionador de aire , termino siendo el bearing del abanico del radiador."
Components Involved: ENGINE
Date of incident: 2022-04-04

Recalls for the 2017 Nissan PATHFINDER

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 nissan murano, 2016-2017 nissan maxima, 2017-2018 nissan pathfinder, and 2017 infiniti qx60 vehicles. the anti-lock brake (abs) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board."
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of incident: 2018-09-07
Recall:
"nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 nissan murano, 2016-2018 nissan maxima, and 2017-2019 nissan pathfinder and infiniti qx60 vehicles. these vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18v-601. in addition, this recall expands the previous population. the anti-lock brake system (abs) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board."
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Component(s) Involved: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Date of incident: 2019-11-08

NISSAN Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

NISSAN ranks 5 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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