Fourth generation (R52)
2017 Nissan Pathfinder
The most reported problem on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is overheating, with 29 complaints, usually around 45,000 miles.
- 186owner complaints
- 2recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 45,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 6, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Pathfinder doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.
Is the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 12 Pathfinder model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- The 2017 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 19 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2016 draws 10 and the 2018 9.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Overheating has 29 complaints and A/C failure has 25, out of 186 in all. A quarter of the 26 owners who gave a mileage for overheating saw it by about 38,000 miles, and half by about 45,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 10 of the 186 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 8 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as overheating. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2020 at 39 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 12. So far in 2026, 5 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine overheats or leaks coolant, 29 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
186 complaints is 1.5 times fewer than the median 2017 model on this site and 1.7 times fewer than the median 2017 SUV. Among the 7 Pathfinder model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan filed 226 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. 28 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 3 bulletins · 29 complaints
Engine Coolant Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to drain and refill the radiator on specific 2017 Nissan Pathfinder (R52) and Rogue (T32) vehicles.
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2017 ROGUE AND PATHFINDER; ENGINE COOLANT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2017 Rogue and Pathfinder vehicles. The engine coolant in the radiator will be drained and refilled.
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2013 - 2017 PATHFINDER; RADIATOR SHROUD AND COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When replacing the radiator shroud and cooling fan assembly for any reason, the engine coolant, air cleaner case, and air duct does not need to be removed as part of the procedure.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 1 bulletin · 25 complaints
CLOCK, AUDIO, HVAC OR NAVIGATION SETTINGS INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE ON THEIR OWN This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with NissanConnect (Intelligent Key). SERVICE INFORMATION An Intelligent Key, for the applied vehicles with NissanConnect®, has the abillity to trigger specific customized settings for the radio, clock, heating ...
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 4 bulletins · 11 complaints
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
HEADREST DVD DISPLAY ISSUES IF YOU CONFIRM One or both of the headrest DVD displays are inoperative. OR One or both of the headrest DVD displays are gray (fuzzy) and then change to a solid blue color before displaying the image from the DVD.
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CLOCK, AUDIO, HVAC OR NAVIGATION SETTINGS INTERMITTENTLY CHANGE ON THEIR OWN
DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed And The following screen displays: ACTION 1.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 11 complaints
NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made.
Check engine light or misfire 14 bulletins · 9 complaints
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do not replace the entire âFuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Assemblyâ (fuel pump assembly).
DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING
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EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION
MIL ON WITH DTC P062F AND/OR P0603 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and DTC P062F (EEPROM) and/or P0603 (ECM BACK UP/CIRCUIT) is stored, And The customer stated the vehicle was recently started after sitting for an extended period of time (i.e., the battery voltage was low while attempting to start the engine).
MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008, VEHICLES REGISTERED OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA
MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008
2017-2019 PATHFINDER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is ON with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087 (FRP CONTROL SYSTEM) stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), AND The fuel level indicates ¼ or less. ACTION Reprogram the ECM, if applicable.
2016-2018 NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P0171, P0174, P2097, AND/OR P2099 This bulletin applies to Altima vehicles equipped with VQ35 engine only. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with one or more of the following Air/Fuel (A/F) Sensor DTCs stored: - P0171 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P0174 (Fuel Injection System Function) - ...
ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine.
NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine.
MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. No other changes have been made.
NISSAN; OIL LEAKING AROUND VALVE TIMING CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE This bulletin applies only to Maxima, Quest, Altima Coupe, Altima Sedan, Pathfinder and Murano vehicles with a 6-cylinder engine and Titan/Titan XD vehicles with a V8 gasoline engine. The PARTS INFORMATION section has been revised.
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 1 bulletin · 8 complaints
PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), AND One of these DTCs is stored: ï· P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) ï· P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE: ï If a transmission judder (as ...
Backup camera goes black or freezes 1 bulletin · 8 complaints
2017-2018 PATHFINDER AND 2018 ARMADA; SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES IF YOU CONFIRM Any one or a combination of the following on an applied vehicle: - Reverse camera is blank (vehicles manufactured before May 1, 2018) - Reverse camera remains ON when in Drive (vehicles manufactured before May 1, 2018) - Average fuel economy displays 99.9 MPG ...
Airbag warning light or recall 3 bulletins · 7 complaints
DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed,
DTC B00A0-00 STORED
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If this should occur, the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is in Diagnostic Mode and needs to be returned to User Mode. ACTION 1.
Complaints filed by year
39 complaints came in 2020. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 2 recalls on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?
Overheating, with 29 of the 186 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 45,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Nissan Pathfinder problems start?
Of the 130 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 34,000 miles and half by about 45,000.
Is the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has more complaints than both the 2016 and the 2018: 19 a year against 10 and 9.
How many 2017 Nissan Pathfinder complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
10 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for overheating on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?
No recall on file for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is on the same system as overheating. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.