Nissan · Pathfinder · 2020
2020 Nissan Pathfinder
0
Recalls
47
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has no recalls and 47 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (7 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 7 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 47 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (7), power train (4), unknown or other (4).
- Vehicle
- 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 47
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
17.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
47 totalTIRES
Mar 14, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Mar 1, 2026
While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden and complete loss of throttle response, resulting in little to no acceleration. This occurred in active traffic and created a dangerous situation where the vehicle could not maintain speed or safely move out of traffic. The vehicle h...
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AIR BAGS
Feb 17, 2026
Airbag needs replacing at 60,000 mile due to TSB# NTB19-07-1D
ENGINE
Feb 1, 2026
I own a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 55,000 miles. The vehicle repeatedly failed Indiana emissions testing because the oxygen sensor monitor would not set to “ready,” despite multiple complete drive cycles and no check‑engine light or stored fault codes. A local shop...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Jan 9, 2026
Passenger door unlock/lock does not work at all unless done manually by hand and the driver door is beginning to do the same as well. This has begun a year ago. The lift gate button broke off over a year ago as well and is only connected by cables and today (January 9, 2026) wh...
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ENGINE
Dec 3, 2025
My 202 pathfinder started misfiring with sever knocking, Nissan said there is metal saving in my oil which is caused because of the long block engine failure and timing chain loosening. I had my oil changes done every 4K, and I also had the fluids flushed twice in 5 years becau...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jul 7, 2025
Electrical issues with my car including AC. Timing belt chain went and gasket covers. Continuous issue with this vehicle.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASHJul 4, 2025
Unknown
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2025
remote power locks door driver and passenger side will not open or close with remote fob leaving door open for anyone to open door when i am not around, or when at a stop. someone can open door and get in.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 17, 2025
Driver side door lock / unlock does not work with keyFOB. All other doors lock / unlock but driver side door has to be locked / unlocked with physical key.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 47 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2020 Nissan models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have?
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA has received 47 owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder are engine (7 reports), power train (4 reports), unknown or other (4 reports).
Does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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