A well-sorted Pathfinder
The 2018 Pathfinder drew about a third of the model average. The main complaint is the front radar shutting off cruise control and automatic braking.
Updated November 2026 · based on 78 owner complaints and 3 recalls
115 63% below the Pathfinder average
3 free to fix at a dealer
Every Pathfinder year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Front radar shuts off
Forward collision and cruise control switch off without reason.
Fix: Radar cleaning or calibration $150 to $400
Collision avoidance
ABS and traction control recall
Recalls 18V601 and 19V807 cover brake actuator leaks that can cause a fire.
Fix: Free under recall
Brakes
Recalls
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
- Confirm recalls 18V601, 19V654 and 19V807 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2018 Pathfinder has 3 recalls on record, listed below.
- Use adaptive cruise on the drive and check it stays on.The automatic emergency braking system can brake hard for no reason, called phantom braking. Testing it around parked cars and overpasses shows whether this car does it.
Questions
Is the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
A well-sorted Pathfinder. The 2018 Pathfinder drew about a third of the model average. The main complaint is the front radar shutting off cruise control and automatic braking.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2018 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Front radar shuts off; ABS and traction control recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.