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2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is driver assistance and stability, typically around 40,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Pathfinder model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
82/100
Owner complaints
76
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
146
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
21-23mpg

The worst 2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

ABS 8Backup camera 7Adaptive cruise 5Check engine light 5

Recalls 2

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported November 8, 2019 · 391,479 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V‑601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

Recall number 19V807000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1‑800‑662‑6200.

Recall number 19V654000 · Recall details

See all 2 recalls for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder 146

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 146 bulletins for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

2019 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD202723
3.5L 6‑cyl4WD192621-22

What 2019 Nissan Pathfinder owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 2026 · Brakes · CA

abs , trac and Intelligent Cruise Control lights on in dash being addressed multiple times , now the lights being on for a while and there's VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN for ABS ACTUATOR Classification: BR19-006 Reference: NTB19-104 Date: november 12 ,2019 called Nissan and they said not covered

Filed Aug 16, 2026 · Engine · PA

There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and I was charged to replace it

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Airbags, Transmission · 82,994 miles · ME

Driving at 75 miles per hour on highway. We Heard an explosion, and airbags deployed. There was no collision or front end hit, there was no warning lights or sounds, no deceleration. My husband was somehow able to pull to the side, we were not injured, except for the airbag hitting me in the head, egg noted. No EMS treatment. Police report confirms this, when towed, the tow guy noticed loud clanging when driving onto flat bed. He looked underneath and noticed the axel shaft was broken. I think this could have been tragic for many reasons- high speed with air bags open unable to see and driver disoriented momentarily. This could have killed us or someone else had there been heavy traffic or cars near us, the fumes were bad. We have a police report with Maine state police, we have had the vehicle towed to a Nissan dealer in Bangor Maine to have the “ black box” evaluated, we have filed an insurance claim and spoken to national Nissan customer service and a report has been generated.

Filed Apr 23, 2026 · Airbags, Transmission · NY

The car broke on the highway (possibly drive train? Waiting for mechanic). Despite no impact, the steering wheel airbag deployed.

Filed Apr 13, 2026 · Driver assistance · 122,236 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact was losing control of the vehicle. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated, with a rattling and beeping sound coming from the vehicle. An independent mechanic was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was an issue with the contact’s information. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 8, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

I am driving the car in the highway when I tray to exit ,I see the RED light semaforo in the end of the exit. Well I tray to stop the car and the brakes does' not work, and the air bag coming out before I hit the other car.My car in the front not have any damage. the other car don't have any , big damage only litere rash in the bumper. I don't now way the brakes does 'not work and the air bag coming up before the hithing.

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · 90,000 miles · NY · crash

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle failed to decelerate sufficiently, resulting in a rear-end collision. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to fully deploy, as they only partially emerged from the housing. The vehicle's front bumper was a bit scratched. The failure experienced was a malfunction of the braking system that failed to stop the vehicle during deceleration, followed by a failure where the frontal air bags only partially deployed upon impact. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2025 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 82 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started to lose motive power while depressing the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually resumed normal operation before the hesitation returned. The contact stated that while driving to the mechanic, both the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after arriving to the independent mechanic, the mechanic retrieved DTCs: P0087 (Fuel Rail System Pressure too low) and P0090(Fuel Pump). The contact called a dealer, and the contact was provided with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2025 · Brakes · WA

On three separate incidents my brakes have totally failed. I went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor with no braking action at all. The most recent occurrence we were exiting a freeway and coming to a traffic signal. Our speed was approximately 45 MPH and upon applying the brakes they completely failed. The pedal went to the floor. Thankfully we were able to cross the intersection without a collision and slow down on an uphill on ramp..

Filed Nov 29, 2025 · Engine · KY

Check engine light came in. Took into repair shop to change oil and diagnose issue. It was about 7,000 miles since previous oil change with full synthetic oil. Drained oil was full of metal shavings. Refilled oil and ran engine. Metal shavings was again observed in oil immediately. Mechanic stated vehicle needed a new engine. Noticed another complaint (#11674909) built around same time with exact same issue. Vehicle has ~160k miles with regular maintenace and only synthetic oil. There should not be engine damage at this point that would lead to a failure as this. Cost of repair is currently being worked up by repair shop but likely in $3-7k range.

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Questions about the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Owners have filed 76 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, fewer than a typical Pathfinder model year.

What is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder year score?

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder scores 82 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Pathfinder: 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 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?

Driver assistance and stability, with 18 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles. Next is engine (16).

How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?

2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and back over prevention.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder driver assistance?

Yes, 1 recall: 19V654000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have the most driver assistance problems?

The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (18 complaints), 2018 (16 complaints) and 2022 (15 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder get?

Official estimates for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder range from 21 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 27 highway.

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