2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 128
- 43 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 27 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 8 injuries
What owners report fails — 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
- ENGINE 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- AIR BAGS 18
- SERVICE BRAKES 11
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11
2 recalls on record for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 22V420000 · 2025 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a cra
- NHTSA 16V244000 · 2016 · 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 r
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
NHTSA has 128 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (27 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (27), unknown or other (21), air bags (18), service brakes (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.