TransmissionCritical
CVT overheating, judder and failure.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Test-drive hard, feel for shudder and check for a transmission cooler / prior replacement.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems
A 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is now 7 years old, so an average example has covered around 94,500 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2019 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is 7 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 94,500 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.
Faults a 2019 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~95k miles an average 2019 car has covered.
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
TransmissionHigh
Radiator-to-transmission cooler cross-contamination on some cars.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check transmission fluid for coolant contamination.
BodyLow
Sunroof rattles and seal leaks.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the sunroof and check the headliner for stains.
Faults still ahead of this car
Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.
EngineMedium
Timing chain tensioner wear on the VQ35.
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for a rattle on cold start.
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Check this exact carNissan Pathfinder · frequently asked questions
Is the Pathfinder reliable?
The CVT is the big risk — test it thoroughly and check for cooler upgrades or replacement.
Do Pathfinder CVTs fail?
Yes, overheating-related failures are common; extended warranties existed for a reason.
What's the 'strawberry milkshake' issue?
Coolant mixing into transmission fluid via a failed cooler — check the fluid colour.