2020 Nissan Pathfinder: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- 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 #11747857 (filed 07/01/2026): “A few months after purchase, the power cut off on me. then it happened again the following year. then the screen for backing up started going on and off. then i started feeling like the car was loosing power. in the last 2 years the power cutting off has occurred 3 more times and the rear screen cam…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11727812 (filed 03/29/2026): “While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden and complete loss of throttle response, resulting in little to no acceleration. this occurred in active traffic and created a dangerous situation where the vehicle could not maintain speed or safely move out of traffic. the vehicle has been serviced mul…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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