2017 Nissan Pathfinder: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11684133 (filed 08/30/2025): “As i was driving my 2017 nissan pathfinder, when the vehicle suddenly accelerated to a high rate of speed and the gas pedal became stuck. i tried to press on the brake as much as possible but the vehicle was not successfully able to be stopped which caused a terrible motor vehicle accident.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11672186 (filed 07/09/2025): “Nissan pathfinder vehicles to repair the cvt transmission fluid cooler hose (inter-cooler). the internal fluid cooler (itoc) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force. inter-coolers may overheat, fail operation causing leaks and possible fires. if this occurs, the cvt transmi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11634532 (filed 01/07/2025): “The contact's daughter owns a 2017 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the instrument panel and the infotainment system were inoperable, and the screen was black. the contact stated that the failure persisted while driving, and the contact's daughter was unable to contr…”
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: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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