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2017 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

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

82Engine complaints
44.8%Of all 183 complaints
#1Most-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

ENGINE82 · 44.8%
Unspecified / other40 · 21.9%
POWER TRAIN33 · 18%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27 · 14.8%
SERVICE BRAKES11 · 6%

Share of the 183 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.

What owners report

“2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, NO CONTROL OF ACCELERATION OR BREAKS AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART.”NHTSA complaint 11363710 — filed 10/10/2020
“CAR WAS IN PARK BUT RUNNING AT THE BANK. MAKES CLACKING NOISE DUE TO COOLING FAN PART FAILURE. CURRENT MILAGE 50,606”NHTSA complaint 11362379 — filed 10/02/2020
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKES AND…”NHTSA complaint 11361530 — filed 09/28/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder: 82 of 183 complaints on file (44.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?

183 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 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.