Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, across 3 model years (2014–2016). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Pathfinder Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2016 Pathfinder Hybrid: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Pathfinder Hybrid | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2015 Pathfinder Hybrid | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid | 10 | 3 | 5★ | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (10), 2016 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?
Power Train, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.