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2017 Nissan Pathfinder: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 188 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 19 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

  • 2022
    1
  • 2020
    3
  • 2019
    3
  • 2018
    3
  • 2017
    5
  • 2016
    3
  • 2015
    8
  • 2014
    5
  • 2013
    1
  • 2007
    4
  • 2006
    7
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    2
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    1
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    1
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    8
  • 1994
    1

What owners say

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Engine · FL

The radiator fan is failing at 62k miles. Researching online it was found that this is a common occurrence for 2017 Nissan Pathfinders between 20k and 80k miles. Fan failure could lead to overheating and eventually fire. Vehicle was taken into the dealership for a knocking/rattling noise coming from under the hood. There were no check engine lights or warning lamps to indicate an issue. The dealership has to order a complete new assembly and motor, which is an extensive repair as well.

Filed Jan 20, 2021 · Engine · 44,800 miles · IL

Nissan pathfinder 2017 , 44819 miles , noise in engine due to faulty radiator fan assembly cost 875.00, mechanic indicated common problem with pathfinder with less than 50,000 miles . Notice a knocking sound while idling

Filed May 19, 2019 · Engine · 50,000 miles · TX

Loud knocking noice coming from engine, after research and dealer checkup it appears to be a very common problem for these 2014-2018 pathfinders. The problem typically occurs around 50-60k miles which is outside of the manufactures warranty. Mine began around 50k, anytime my engine gets hot and both fans kick on the cooling fan assembly starts violently vibrating (I have video with sound). The only way to stop the vibrating is to turn off the A/C which in our texas summer heat reaching over 100 degrees is unrealistic considering I use this as a family vehicle. If you look at all of the complaints reported you and do a simple google search you will see this is a very common problem and nissan is fully aware of it and in my opinion should be liable for installing a faulty fan. I was quoted $950 to replace the bad cooling fan assembly part by the dealership. It is my sincere hopes that a full investigation is done and a recall is issued for the number one complaint with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Engine · 34,000 miles · AL

Engine makes a "knocking" noise when the fan is turned on. Research online seems to be a very common problem, but also expensive to repair and not guaranteed to solve issue for very long.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Engine · 45,105 miles · MO

Loud knocking noise fan assembly replacement I work for a car rental company and I've had 7 other pathfinders with same issue in last 60 days.

Questions about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder knocking

Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?

5 of 188 owner complaints about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder (3%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?

There are 0 recalls and 19 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

Check engine light 12Overheating 12CVT failure 10Engine failure 10Backup camera 9Loss of power 9Hesitation 8Stalling 7ABS 5Adaptive cruise 5Airbag light 5

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