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Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Pathfinder 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

105Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
14Complaints 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.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V244000.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 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.

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.

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.

20165
20176
201817
201926
202015
20216
20229
20235
20246
20257
20263
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.