2019 Nissan Pathfinder: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757320 (filed 08/16/2026): “There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and i was charged to replace it…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11702032 (filed 11/29/2025): “Check engine light came in. took into repair shop to change oil and diagnose issue. it was about 7,000 miles since previous oil change with full synthetic oil. drained oil was full of metal shavings. refilled oil and ran engine. metal shavings was again observed in oil immediately. mechanic stated v…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689533 (filed 09/24/2025): “Car started jerking multiple times and then rpm went down to zero and stopped driving while in traffic.…”
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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Sources
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