2016 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 107 owner complaints for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The EPA rates it 21 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 107
- Crashes / fires reported
- 10 / 0
- EPA combined
- 21–23 MPG
2016 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Latches/Locks/LinkagesJun 13, 2022 · NHTSA 22V420000+
Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Air BagsApr 26, 2016 · NHTSA 16V244000+
Risk: 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.
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, 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2016 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine27
- Unknown or Other21
- Air Bags19
- Service Brakes14
- Electrical System11
- Power Train8
- Wheels4
- Visibility/Wiper4
2016 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Pathfinder 4WD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,050 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently for the latches/locks/linkages (Jun 13, 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (27), unknown or other (21), air bags (19).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder at 21 to 23 MPG combined (best version: 20 city / 27 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.