Nissan Pathfinder, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: Bull-Doser, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
53

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component53

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
53Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1732000
Electrical system1223000
Power train917000
Unknown or other815000
Service brakes815000
Forward collision avoidance48100
Fuel/propulsion system48000
Back over prevention36000
Suspension36000
Vehicle speed control24000
Structure24000
Exterior lighting24000
Tires12000
Air bags12000
Hydraulic12000

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Just bought this used car this summer and worked for about 2 months then had to repair a Failing Radiator/Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly. Seems like the same class action issue from the previous versions.”

    Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765156
  • Power train

    “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…”

    Filed 07/26/2026 · ODI 11752952
  • Engine

    “After only 110,000 miles, my local Nissan service center (Advantage Nissan, 5101 Auto Center Blvd, Bremerton, WA 98312) states that the timing chain is loose. The repair estimate is in excess of $6000.”

    Filed 07/17/2026 · ODI 11751136

Other Nissan Pathfinder model years

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2020 Nissan Pathfinder recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 53 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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