Nissan Pathfinder key fob problems

Filed May 9, 2026 · Electrical · AL

After the vehicle sits for several hours, the remote start system fails every time. Both the key fob remote start and the NissanConnect app remote start do not work, even though the vehicle shows as connected. The start command is aborted internally until the vehicle is physically moved a few feet. A dealership porter also could not remote‑start the vehicle at my home, and this is documented. This creates a safety concern because I transport disabled children and medical equipment, and the vehicle may fail to start when needed.

Filed Mar 16, 2026 · WY

On two separate occasions I placed my child in the car and then placed my bag in the front passenger seat of the car with my key fob in the bag. After closing the door, the car would automatically lock as if I had walked away from it with my keys. But the key fob was in the car. My car was not turned on and on one occasion it was 70+ degrees outside. I had no way of accessing my car and my child was locked inside it. Luckily things turned out okay, but now I can never trust my keys or my car. I always have my keys on me and never leave them in the car. I know it’s a safety feature for these cars to stay unlocked whenever keys are in the car. My car however, seems to have an issue with this feature. It’s impossible to duplicate so I’m not sure taking it into the shop would make a difference.

Filed Jul 4, 2025 · Electrical · GA

Driver side door lock / unlock does not work with keyFOB. All other doors lock / unlock but driver side door has to be locked / unlocked with physical key.

Filed May 12, 2025 · Electrical · GA

My driver side door will not lock or unlock. I have changed the battery in the key fob and I am still having the same problem. I believe the lock actuator is malfunctioning. I have taken it to a mechanic and they have confirmed, however, I have not taken it into the dealership. There were no warning labels or messages that appeared.

Filed Aug 15, 2023 · TN · 1 injury

2022 nissan pathfinder sl awd under warranty. Wife and child approached car, the proximity unlock didn't when touching the door handle. Wife pulled out key fob and hit unlock button. Then placed child in car seat behind driver. The key fob was inside of diaper bag on floor board directly in front of child seat and behind driver seat. Wife never initiated a door lock nor heard any audible lock mechanism. She then closed the back door and went to open the drivers door. The door was locked and police and ems via 911 were called to forcibly enter car since it was near 100 degrees outside. Later that day the local nissan dealer service said that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and said nothing could be done. I tried multiple times to duplicate the door lock with fob inside last night and could not get it to duplicate what happened yesterday. My nine month old son was seen by urgent care and ems personnel but not police report was filed since there was no accident and my son did not require immediate emergency care, just cautious heat impact care at local urgent care clinic. Upon further research appears this issue with nissan key defects goes back multiple year s and vehicles and had multiple the federal safety agency complaints. None of those however look to cover the 2022 nissan pathfinder, hense this complaint.

Filed Dec 19, 2022 · Driver assistance · TX

This vehicle had a recall repair related to Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip system in March 2021. The Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light would come on intermittently. Ten minutes after that repair the lights came on again, and about two times in subsequent days, but not again. In the last weeks these lights have been coming on again, but more problems have been associated such as the start button will not work and these lights come on. Sometimes, when it will start, these lights come on but the car gearshift will not move out of the Park position. Or, maybe if you use remote start when you get in and push the brake pedal and the start button the car shuts off. This leaves the vehicle immobile and can leave one stranded if in a remote area. Disconnecting the battery and reconnecting does usually allow you to start it, but you cannot put the vehicle in park or you will not be able to get it out of park to drive it. Again, this is associated with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) System Warning Light and the Slip Indicator Light coming on. And we have put new batteries in the key fobs, so that is not an issue.

Filed Apr 1, 2020 · Electrical · NC

I keep change the battery to the control key and I can not start my vehicle .information no key detected show in screen , and I can't unlock the doors and lock the doors.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Body · 70,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to unlock with the key fob or the liftgate latch. The vehicle was taken to courtesy nissan (located at 1777 n central expy, richardson, tx 75080, (972) 231-2600) where it was diagnosed that the module and spindle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 68,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced several failures since march of 2017. The contact stated that the rear brake light failed to illuminate properly when the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated and shook violently on several occasions, the passenger side air bag occupant detection indicator failed to illuminate. Furthermore, the contact reported that the increased stopping distance related sensor and the ABS wheel sensor failed. In addition, the contact expressed concern that the power windows independently rolled up and down, the back-up camera disabled and rotated in the reverse position, and the key fob sensor intermittently failed to perform as intended. An independent mechanic replaced the throttle body position sensor, but the failure recurred. Baytown nissan (5445 I-10, baytown, texas 77521, (281) 394-1995) was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 33384799. In addition, the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 38,000 miles · OH

My 2013 pathfinder studders like it's not getting gas. It has completely stalled while driving in busy traffic. I took it to the dealership which stated they could not get it to duplicate the problem. This can happen on inclines and when I got to stop or slow down then go to accelerate against it studders really bad. It sometimes will not start due to not recognizing the key fob.