2017 Nissan Pathfinder drivetrain & axles problems
33 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. Due to the failure, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle at a low rate of speed. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Due to the snowy weather, the contact was advised by the police that both drivers pull off to the nearest exit and exchange information. A Police report was not filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 nissan pathfinder. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle jolted forward, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was also informed that the transmission body belt needed to be replaced and, if the failure persisted, the transmission would also need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
- Engine 85 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints