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5N1AR2MM2GC••••••2016 Nissan PATHFINDER HYBRID
This build draws 6.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Nissan PATHFINDER HYBRID build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
1on the model
1builds in total
Most reportedEngine 2Power Train 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJan 2023
The passenger airbag doesn’t activate at all. The OCS sensor is faulty. When someone sits in the front passenger seat, the airbag remains off. This is a known defect with Nissan Pathfinders. We were told ours will not be fixed as our VIN is not included in the recall. However,…
Service BrakesJun 2020
The electric cooling fan bearings failed at 62,000 miles. The nissan dealership that diagnosed the problem stated that it is common for this vehicle to experience this part failure. I replaced at my own expense with an aftermarket assembly that has a lifetime warranty. It…
EngineJan 2020
Don't even have the car a year! Loud noise under hood like fan bang. Constant issue on other pathfinders as well. Had to pay $1100 for coolant fan replacement that was overheating engine! Should receive some type of reimbursement as this is an ongoing issue with these vehicles!…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2019
My car lose the power and only was 25miles by hours speed, this happen running in the highway
Power TrainJan 2018
Vehicle will not stay engaged in four wheel drive for longer than 4 minutes at a time without disengaging. Vehicle purchased in july 2017 and using four wheel drive for the first time since purchase
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5N1AR2MM2GC600901 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.