2020 Nissan Pathfinder: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765156 (filed 09/18/2026): “Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a failing radiator/condenser cooling fan assembly. seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions. hoping this can be another recall. it seems like the same defective part that was used.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752952 (filed 07/26/2026): “The car stalled three times and died in active traffic. the breakdown was so hazardous that the police department had to intervene and push the car out of the road and had to tow the car more than 3 times and was at the nissan dealership for over one week. i paid nissan dealership $5,000 to repair t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751136 (filed 07/17/2026): “After only 110,000 miles, my local nissan service center (advantage nissan, 5101 auto center blvd, bremerton, wa 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. the repair estimate is in excess of $6000. the expense is because it requires removal of the engine to effect repairs. research reveals th…”
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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