2015 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

74Engine complaints

23.3%Of all 318 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other79 · 24.8%

POWER TRAIN75 · 23.6%

ENGINE74 · 23.3%

AIR BAGS54 · 17%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL27 · 8.5%

Share of the 318 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.

What owners report

“ENGINE COOLING FAN MAKES LOUD NOISE WHEN THE AC/HEAT IS TURNED ON. AND STOPS WHEN THE AC/HEATS TURNS OFF. ONLY 42,000 MILES. FAN SEEMS TO…”NHTSA complaint 11164063 — filed 12/30/2018

“COOLING FAN STARTING MAKING NOISE AND IT APPEARS TO WOBBLE WHEN FAN IS RUNNING.”NHTSA complaint 11153135 — filed 11/21/2018

“I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIATOR AND CONDENSER FAN MALFUNCTIONING. I WAS LOOKING ONLINE AND I'M NOT THE ONLY WAY THERE…”NHTSA complaint 11151670 — filed 11/15/2018

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder: 74 of 318 complaints on file (23.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?

318 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.