Nissan Pathfinder R52 (2013-2020) Questions & Answers

I'm not actually sure about that. Mines embedded in the dash but I'm sure a professional could remove it. Maybe check with an auto elec?

If you watch this video, it shows you clearly and easily how to remove the head unit. I bought a motion bypass from the USA but the plugs were different to the Aus delivered head unit. You may want to check it is the same.

https://youtu.be/6sKmrP55x6k

Hi Ken. No the car has done 160,000 klms and transmission is smooth. No problems. Awesome car just a little thirsty. .as we all know.

2015 STL 2wd
Shudder appear at 12,000km and transmission replaced at 16,000km now the car has 40,000 and it feels like it’s due for another transmission.

Also has lots of rattles and rear window mech replaced, tyres x 4 at 33,000km

Rear pads at 30,000km
Wiring harness replaced due to damage when changing transmission

Still has knocking sound in rear on right hand turns and a ticking sound when on the freeway and occasionally has a miss fire feel but like always no fault found but Nissan can feel and hear it.

Warranty runs out in Nov 2018 and we are very nervous if a transmission goes again as it big $$$& to replace.

Update. My 2003 4WD ST pathfinder is going great. In Australia this model only comes with a thirsty 3.3 V6 and 4 speed auto. I've now done 30,000 klms in 12 mths and hasn't missed a beat. I love this car and have done two road trips with a big one coming in June 2022 to Uluru in the centre of Australia. Three weeks and 7,500klms approx. .looking forward to the trip but not the fuel bill. I wish i could do a diesel conversion at a sensible cost.

Hi Leanne, I have had the same issues with my bluetooth since I brought the car. I even replaced my phone. After 2 1/2 years I still have no resolution. They have replaced the entertainment system as there was a recall on this item so get them to double check the recall, it may include your car and save you the cost. I only found out after I gave a very poor customer survey and someone from within the dealership rang me to find out why I wasn't happy. I have also rung Nissan Australia when the issues continued after they replaced the entertainment unit in which they advised me the issue is with Apple and that I need to take it up with them. I tried to get another dealership to look at it and no one was interested, told me I had to take it back to where I brought it from. I have had nothing but issues with the car since I picked it up. The transmission took until 40,000kms to be repaired, the continual bluetooth issues and now my car is being repaired for the fan - a major part to keep the car from overheating. They have advised me the parts are on back order and could take 4 weeks, but never fear, the car is safe to drive even though its leaking coolant. As I'm not driving the car much atm, I have to say the bluetooth issues have not raised their ugly head! But once the car is right to drive, I dare say the bluetooth issue will be back. I am so disappointed with the car, I can't wait for the new financial year so I can trade it in!. I hope you have better luck than I have had.

Hi
Thanks for your feedback. Sounds like you have had lots of dramas. I had a win last week and I contacted Nissan Australia and begged them to replace the bluetooth. I got lucky and they approved the replacement. I only had it done on Thursday. So far seems better. I have had it drop out a couple of times but I am hoping that was just bad areas. I still have other issues though my heated/airconditioning in the driver seat just stopped. They have told me $120 to remove the seat to see what the problem is and then parts. I refuse to pay anything more on it. I also have a shuddering issue which is intermittent so they cant find what the problem is. I am a bit like you and keen to trade it in but I have just over 12 months to wait. Such a shame as I was happy when I first got it. I hope you get your issues fixed soon.

When pairing any new iPhone on Bluetooth, always change the phone name to one which is unique. Otherwise, if you keep the default setting, every other iPhone within the Bluetooth 15 metre range will try to be connected. This applies to all phones !!

Hi Micky; sorry I can't be of help with your question. I own a 2007 model (R51) and it did not come with a GPS. You should be able to call Nissan and surely they will let you know. Good luck.

I only know about my own Pathfinder 2001 model, nothing has gone wrong with it at all in the 15 years I have had it.
Its a Japanese built vehicle,very good quality. I don't know where the new ones are built,try RAC to get their thoughts.
Best of Luck.

I have 2015 Ti Hybrid AWD version, no issue with the transmission, however, the car only has 25,000 km on the clock.

see my review.

Ive had a 2002 ST and now have a 2003 ST. Both built in Japan and excellent vehicles. Love my Pathfinder. I was told not to buy 2005 onwards as no longer built in Japan. Reading reviews sounds like it was good advice. Keeping my 2003 for a long time. Though wonder if i can fit a 3.0 D4 turbo diesel? ??

Don't know if they fixed the problem in the 2016 model. Have a 2014 Pathfinder ST, changed transmission thrice in 3years. Nissan in Australia is not too helpful too.

My hope is that you have NOT bought a Nissan before reading my experience with these damn things. I foolishly bought a new Pathfinder ST-L N-TREK 4x4 last year. After 20Klms; I have had to replace all four tyres (even though I followed their wheel rotation recommendations at my cost). The CVT transmission has had to be replaced; leaving the car out of action for 3 weeks. The Navigational maps are still years out of date and you still can't use your smartphone for maps as it won't integrate with their console on-screen. i.e. using Airplay, etc. Instead, we have to sit our phones in a holder on the dash for navigation; what a joke! The folks in their so-called Customer Service (if that's what they want to call it, pfffffft), tell us there is a map update available for $400. I cannot justify paying these exorbitant charges so I can't tell you if they are any better now. The build quality too is very poor. We had interior lights fall out of the plastic surrounds and tow carriages literally falling apart (even though we've never used the tow). All of this has been repaired under warranty, except the navigational maps. Also, seat-belt sensors in the rear seats keep on alarming even though they're unoccupied, (very frustrating). In the not too distant future we will get rid of this lemon and look at buying a Kluger instead. We just hope we can get this underway before their pathetic 3yr warranty runs out. This too was a red flag that I failed to take heed; I should have realised there were inherent problems when all the other manufacturers are offering 5 years or more with their standard warranties. Anyway.........I won't go on anymore for fear of wanting to shoot one's self in the head :)

It's not possible ! The technology is also out of date the only way to play music is by connecting your iPhone through a USB cord in the centre console and playing music stored on your iPhone no Pandora etc

Look at the website www.nissanusa.com/bluetooth for your phone's compatibility to the car first. Then follow their instructions. We have an Apple Iphone 5, Blackberry Q10, and a Huawei Mate S connected to my GPS Sat Nav equipped radio.

Drive into a couple of Tyreshops and get an independent report on your tyres then you will have a fair idea whether your tyres needs replacing.Dont ever trust those Nissan Dealers.Ive got an st model with 15000klm on the clock and its knowhere near that stage that they need replacing.

Finally some help I spoke with Continenal tyre rep for my area and Nissan care again to my surprise Nissan and the dealer have decided "as an act of good will" they will this time replace my two front tyres. Small win I guess only time will tell if it is a reoccurring problem and will definitely be monitoring closely I can't believe after speaking to other pathfinder owners and finding they have the same issue might be one to avoid if you're not up for replacing tyres every 10-15 thousand K's

I have found that some tyre shops like to over-inflate the tyres on the car. This can also lead to excessive wear on the shoulders (outside edges) and I find that pressures between 34-36 PSI are most comfortable and compliant with most bumps. I had a tyre shop fill mine up to 40! which they said was recommended. I found it way too hard and bumpy! Only when I'm towing heavy loads, I will inflate up to 38-40 PSI.

Yes, good offroad. Ive done many beach runs and not had any problems even with a camper trailer in tow. Tip - turn off stability control

Again, depends on how adventurous you are planning to go! I had a situation where I parked sideways up a sharp embankment where I had the front left wheel and the right rear wheel see-sawing.... even with LOCK activated, those wheels in the air would rotate ! I had to locate a boulder and place it under one of the raised wheels to gain traction. But again 95% of urban drivers wouldn't have parked on this embankment. Any 4WD would have this same problem when their wheel travel limits have been reached.

Bashplates ...they don't have them

Hi Danni, I'm still enjoying this spacious car. For its price, I think it has alot to offer. Responsive parking and easy to drive. I've written an extensive review for this car. It's a good family car. It's thirsty but anything this big at this price range is just as thirsty.

The service team can't figure out how make voice function works.

Express service takes 2 hours. Not 1 hour like some other brands.

Nothing else is wrong so far.

Hi
I have found this car to have a few issues one is that I tow s caravan despite the 2.7t tow limit the suspension is not able to take 1.4t and I had to use air bags at my cost and the other is the cameras in the car do glitch at times I have told Nissan but this still hasn't been fixed, also Nissan head office are aerogel and rude... Just be aware as I feel after sales service is just as important as the car itself.

Sadly no they haven't ....Nissan is getting replacement transmissions in as required.
We've had ours 4 months and it's been back 14 times, we are driving around in another loan car as I type my response . FYI if you're looking to tow you may want to drive one towing a trailer as I've heard the said 2700kg may not be straight forward with the rear factory suspension . I've hear air bags are the only option.

Outside of the above they are wide body's, ample of leg room, plenty of grunt and perfect inside and out ....
We've also driven the fortuner, Kluga, fJ, hilux Colorado, ranger, territory, cx9 and they aren't even close for comfort and noise installation etc ....

All the best !

Thanks for your reply Dan!

That's unfortunate for you. I want a reliable car. We use it everyday to drive to and from daycare, home and the train station. Comfort is big decision factor because our family is growing. Like you I find the Pathfinder very roomy and comfortable but I'm just holding off getting one because of the Transmission issues. I was told by a salesman that the new stock has a software upgrade that fixes the transmission issues. I was planning on getting one on the weekend with warranty extension to 6 years. But it seems I need to research further. I certainly don't want to invest in something that will become a major headache in the future. By the way, for room and comfort, I find the Kia Sorento to be a good candidate too... price is also close to the Pathfinder's range.

I am afraid I have no idea. Can I suggest that you write to Nissan Australia and ask them the question. May be a useful legal tool if they did not disclose to you any known problems.
Cheers

I have been given two of these as loan vehicles and both had very mild gearbox shudder between 1,000 to 2,000 rpm between 40kmh and 54kmh ... Take them for a test drive where you can casually start stop, hill starts are a good test too as the autos should hold and smoothly pull away, ours clunked .... We are still having major problems and Nissan love to stroke your ego but deliver on nothing .....

I heard this is actually an issue with the pathfinders built in 2013. There is a fault that causes water to leak into the transmission which causes problems. There has been a recall in the US. I recently bought a pathfinder that was advertised as a 2015 MY15 but turned out to be a 2103 MY14. It complied in 2015 so Nissan registered and sold it as a 2015 MY15 and refused to admit that it was a 2013 MY14 even though it lacked MY15 features. What is your build date?

I have bought one only 4 mnths ago and it is great. So comfortable and the fuel economy is good for a SUV

If it is the original stereo it plays Bluetooth fine but perhaps if it's pre-2011 I'm not sure. Ours is 2012. Turning and parking is no problem it drives like a smaller car would.

You are entirely correct. On the base (ST) model there is no Bluetooth audio streaming option. There is however a USB port, in to which you can plug a USB Bluetooth audio dongle to have this functionality.

I bought one off eBay and it works a treat. Here's an example: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Wireless-Car-Bluetooth-Music-Stereo-Audio-Dongle-Adapter-Receiver-for-iPhone-/131342233699?hash=item1e949b7063

Thankyou, very helpful answers!

Hi Ken, I run Hankook S/T.
They are good in the mud and grip over rocky terrain, no road noise and I get around 80,000 to 90,000 Km.I rate them much the same as Coopers but much cheaper.

Go Cooper tyres, they cost a bomb to buy, can only get them through tyre power, but they promise 80,000klms with wheel alignments and rotate and balance through the life of the tyres. well worth it I say. or the Bridgestone Duelers 697's