2018 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 121
- 62 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 19 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 3 injuries
What owners report fails — 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
- SERVICE BRAKES 19
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
- ENGINE 12
- POWER TRAIN 11
3 recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 19V807000 · 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 19V654000 · 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V601000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
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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 2018 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 2018 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
NHTSA has 121 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (19 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (19), unknown or other (16), electrical system (13), engine (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.