2016 Nissan Pathfinder: Problems & Reliability
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 107 NHTSA owner complaints, 202 manufacturer service bulletins, and 0 recall campaigns on federal record, led by engine and unknown or other issues. Among the 12 Nissan Pathfinder model years with federal records, it ranks 4th by combined complaint and bulletin volume.
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
107
NHTSA complaints
202
Service bulletins
0
Recall campaigns
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Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine — 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Unknown Or Other — 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Air Bags — 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2016 compares to adjacent years
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Nissan Pathfinder years to avoid.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has 107 NHTSA owner complaints, 202 manufacturer service bulletins, and 0 recall campaigns on federal record, led by engine and unknown or other issues. Among the 12 Nissan Pathfinder model years with federal records, it ranks 4th by combined complaint and bulletin volume. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder in NHTSA owner complaints are engine, unknown or other, air bags. Service bulletins (202 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?
No open recall campaigns are on federal record for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder in this dataset — but always run the VIN, because recall status is VIN-specific and repairs may be outstanding on the exact car you're looking at.
Is the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder a good year to buy?
The 2016 sits mid-pack among Nissan Pathfinder model years on the federal record; the 2021 and 2025 years have the cleanest records. Judge the specific car: run the VIN and get an inspection.
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