2016 Nissan Pathfinder: engine overheating

5 of the 105 complaints about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2024
1
2022
3
2020
1
2017
12
2016
5
2015
6
2014
6
2013
5
2010
3
2009
2
2008
14
2007
35
2006
57
2005
66
2003
1
2002
3
2001
2
1995
1
1994
3

What owners say

Filed Feb 27, 2021 · Engine · NC

Fan bearings in the twin fan shroud have failed and are creating a loud noise and have been known to lead to engine overheating and potential engine trouble. The federal safety agency and nissan have put out a tsb (ntb17-100) in oct 2017. Although my vehicle is past warranty searching the web it appears this has been a very big problem for nissan pathfinders. Because the complete fan shroud (2 fans-radiator and cooling fans) along with a computer module are part of the final assembly the cost to repair is significant ($800). A fan replacement alone would be much less expensive but nissan only provides a full assembly vs component fix.

Filed Feb 23, 2020 · Engine · 36,500 miles · IL

Entry 02/23/2020: 2016 nissan pathfinder with about just 36,200 miles have engine cooling fan problems - loud clacking noise and engine temperature goes up overheating the engine and shaking/vibrating steering wheel and brake pedal. It happens both when driving and running engine in park. The problem occurs more often when heater is turned on.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 49,000 miles · CA

2016 nissan pathfinder, started making loud clanking noises and vibrating in the front of the vehicle when the air conditioning went on. Did not matter if the vehicle was stationary or in motion. First noticed after exiting the highway and noticed the temp needle was slowing climbing. The bearing on one of the cooling fans crapped out with only 49,000 miles. Was lucky to have caught it before it overheated or blew the motor. An expensive repair not covered by the dealership.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Engine · 50,000 miles · VA

Don't even have the car a year! Loud noise under hood like fan bang. Constant issue on other pathfinders as well. Had to pay $1100 for coolant fan replacement that was overheating engine! Should receive some type of reimbursement as this is an ongoing issue with these vehicles! Hazard as car can catch on fire from overheating!

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Engine · 43,000 miles · NY

The radiator fan and shroud assembly and I cannot find replacement parts at any dealer, auto parts store nor junk yard due to so many people needing these parts replaced. I was told they are on backorder and dont know when they will have replacement parts. I was told by a certified mechanic that the car could overheat and stall if these parts are not replaced.