2015 Nissan Pathfinder: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 recalls, 321 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes Vehicle recall #15V012000 · 2015 · 893 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder and Infiniti qx60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners May not have been properly torqued.
Why it matters: The under-torqued fasteners May result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015.
Airbags, Airbags Vehicle recall #15V681000 · 2015 · 919 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 altima and pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti qx60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti qx60 hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (ocs) control unit during a repair. These ocs control units May incorrectly classify the front…
Why it matters: If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the ocs software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V244000 · 2016 · 3,296,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan altima, nv200, leaf, sentra, and pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan nv200 taxi, Infiniti qx60, qx60 hybrid, and q50 hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan rogue and Infiniti q50, 2015-2016 Nissan murano, murano hybrid, and Chevrolet city express, 2014-2015 Nissan pathfinder hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti jx35 vehicles. In these…
Why it matters: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet city express owners will be notified by general motors. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit (acu) and ocs electronic control unit (ECU) in altima, maxima, murano, rogue, and sentra vehicles, and replace the ocs ECU in leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi,…
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #21V020000 · 2021 · 264,431 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch May cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "on" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this May interfere with the brake-shift interlock,…
Why it matters: Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the…
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the automatic speed control device (ascd) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All…
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #22V420000 · 2022 · 322,671 vehicles
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 pathfinder vehicles. On certain pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch May malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Why it matters: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (79): the most common themes are noise or vibration (31).
- Transmission & drivetrain (77): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (25), stalls / loses power (19), warning light on (17).
- Engine (74): the most common themes are noise or vibration (31), stalls / loses power (12).
- Airbags (55): the most common themes are warning light on (16), fails to deploy (5).
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has 321 owner complaints, ranking #7 of 36 Pathfinder model years for complaints (1.6× the average Pathfinder year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (73 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 44,253 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (574 complaints, 11 recalls), 2016 (105 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Owners have filed 321 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (79), transmission & drivetrain (77), engine (74).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder repair manual?
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