2017 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability ReportKeepScore 65/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
- Scores 7 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder earns a 72.
- The system most likely to surface first: cvt transmission (jf017e) (critical severity).
- Has 2 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder: Buy or Avoid?
While the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder offers practicality, comfort, and a strong V6, its notorious Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) is a significant liability that demands extreme caution. This vehicle can be a reliable family hauler *if* the transmission has been meticulously maintained, ideally with documented replacement, or if you are fully prepared for a major repair.
Biggest Strengths
- Spacious and comfortable interior
- Robust VQ35DE V6 engine (mechanically)
- Good fuel economy for its segment
2017 Nissan Pathfinder — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
2 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
What breaks on the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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