2016 Nissan Pathfinder: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11733497 (filed 04/24/2026): “My 2024 nissan frontier has experienced repeated complete power loss more than three times. the vehicle shuts off unexpectedly while on the street and cannot be restarted. during some incidents, even the emergency hazard lights did not work. i had to use jump cables to restart the vehicle. i first r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702225 (filed 12/01/2025): “Around 160,000 miles my cvt transmission went out. i almost got into a wreck no warning lights just stopped on me. when i took it to my local dealership in waco, texas they told me i'll be good to wait over the weekend that they first opening wasn't until tuesday. i came by on a thursday. the car …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11634350 (filed 01/06/2025): “The contact owns a 2016 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the cooling fan became inoperable. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the cooling fan system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. t…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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