Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Malfunctioning Hood Latch
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error
- Summary
- 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 vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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Owner complaints (105)
105 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 105 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 25.7% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 21% |
| Air bags | 18 | 17.1% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 13.3% |
| Electrical system | 11 | 10.5% |
| Power train | 7 | 6.7% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3.8% |
| Wheels | 4 | 3.8% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2.9% |
| Seats | 3 | 2.9% |
How 2016 compares with other Pathfinder years
Best and worst Pathfinder years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 23 | 2 |
| 2013 | 890 | 11 |
| 2014 | 574 | 11 |
| 2015 | 320 | 5 |
| 2016 | 105 | 2 |
| 2017 | 186 | 2 |
| 2018 | 77 | 3 |
| 2019 | 76 | 2 |
| 2020 | 53 | 0 |
| 2022 | 136 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Nissan Pathfinder suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 390 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 390 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · CVT | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 412 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · CVT | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 21 | $3,200 | 423 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 Pathfinder for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Nissan Pathfinder FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 22V420000 (latch), 16V244000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Owners filed 105 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (27), Unknown or other (22), Air bags (18) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · CVT version at 20 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Pathfinder compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2020 Nissan Pathfinder model years at least five years old, the 2012 drew the fewest complaints (23) and the 2013 the most (890). The 2016 drew 105. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.