Model year guide

2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints105
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$17,622

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 2

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #16V244000 · 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these veh…

Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi,…

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #22V420000 · 13/06/2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Latches/locks/linkages
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Low
$13,900
Typical price
$17,622
High
$20,995

From 16 comparable 2016 Nissan Pathfinder listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$500
Total$14,500
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($17,622) with the same model 5 model-years older ($17,127), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Nissan Pathfinder trims & engines on record

Trims
SV
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles on record

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Other Nissan Pathfinder model years

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Comparable 2016 Nissan Pathfinder listings run roughly $13,900–$20,995, typically around $17,622 (from 16 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.