2015 Nissan Pathfinder used buying checklist
What to check on a used 2015 Nissan Pathfinder before you pay, based on what owners report, its recalls and the repairs the maker covers. Print it and take it to the test drive.
Test for the problems owners report most
The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.
- CVT failure27 owner complaints, usually around 45,000 miles, owners paid about $5,000
On a test drive from a cold start, check that shifts are smooth, with no slipping, delays, shudder or jerking at low speed. Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Jerking or lurching24 owner complaints, usually around 62,000 miles
On a test drive from a cold start, check that shifts are smooth, with no slipping, delays, shudder or jerking at low speed. Ask for transmission fluid service records.
- Shudder or vibration when accelerating20 owner complaints, usually around 22,000 miles
On a test drive from a cold start, check that shifts are smooth, with no slipping, delays, shudder or jerking at low speed. Ask for transmission fluid service records.
Make sure these recalls were done
Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.
- Latches/locks/linkagesRecall number 22V420000, Jun 13, 2022
- Exterior lightingRecall number 21V020000, Jan 20, 2021
- Air bagsRecall number 16V244000, Apr 26, 2016
- Air bagsRecall number 15V681000, Oct 20, 2015
- Service brakesRecall number 15V012000, Jan 14, 2015
Service bulletins worth asking about
Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.
- DTC B00A0-00 storedSep 19, 2024
- CVT/TCM calibration data “write” procedureJun 7, 2024
- DTC P17F0 or P17F1 stored in the TCMApr 18, 2024
- CVT judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 storedDec 15, 2023
Before you pay
- Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
- Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
- Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
- Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
- Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.
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