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Nissan Pathfinder 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

319Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train77 complaints

77 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine75 complaints

75 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags55 complaints

55 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V681000, 16V244000.

Vehicle Speed Control27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V012000.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V020000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V420000.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V012000Reported January 14, 2015 - 893 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 893 vehicles across all affected models.

15V681000Reported October 20, 2015 - 919 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 919 vehicles across all affected models.

16V244000Reported April 26, 2016 - 3,296,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,296,947 vehicles across all affected models.

21V020000Reported January 20, 2021 - 264,431 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 264,431 vehicles across all affected models.

22V420000Reported June 13, 2022 - 322,671 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 322,671 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE21022Opened December 9, 2021 - Closed July 8, 2022

Hood Latch/Bell Crank Assembly. Resulted in recall campaign 22V420000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201515
201640
201720
201853
201972
202033
202115
202219
202314
202415
202515
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.