Vehicle will not stay engaged in four wheel drive for longer than 4 minutes at a time without disengaging. Vehicle purchased in july 2017 and using four wheel drive for the first time since purchase.
The worst 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate consumer complaints alleging hood latch failures occurring on certain model year (MY) 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Complaints received indicated a sudden and unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle was in motion, blocking the driver's visibility.During this investigation Nissan collected parts from the field to analyze for root cause of the alleged failures. On June 13, 2022, Nissan submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to the federal safety agency regarding a hood bell crank assembly defect in certain MY2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles produced at the Smyrna, TN plant. According to Nissan's DIR, an accumulation of dust and dirt contamination on and around the bell crank lever pivot joint, which actuates the secondary hood latch, can create a condition that can cause the lever to remain in the open position after it has been disengaged. In this condition, the secondary hood latch may not hold the hood closed as designed while the vehicle is in motion obstructing the driver's forward view and increasing the risk of a crash.A remedy plan for all affected vehicles is currently under development. See recall action 22V‑420 for further details. Nissan's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation, and therefore, this investigation is closed.The VOQs cited above can be found with ID numbers: 11456378, 11448298, 11436637, 11431131, 11427702, 11423321, 11406574, 11398825, 11389741, 11387952, 11375938, 11349105,11306735, 11302647, 11190468, 11166607.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid 39
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
What 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid owners say
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Questions about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid
Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, fewer than a typical Pathfinder Hybrid model year.
What is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid year score?
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
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