Skip to main content
CarMonitor home

Transport Canada + NRCan

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,695

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019567 · manufacturer campaign R1917 / R1921 / R1916 / R1920

11 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: QX60 2017–2019 · Maxima 2016–2018 · Murano 2015–2018 · Pathfinder 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid and malfunction. This would cause the ABS warning lamp to turn on. If this problem is not fixed, damage to the ABS actuator could result in a short circuit. Note: This is a replacement and expansion of Transport Canada recall 2018-486. All vehicles that did not have the ABS actuator pump replaced under that recall require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire, even while parked.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail with an interim notice. A final repair is not yet available. If the ABS warning light stays on for 10 seconds or longer, you should park your vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures. You should also call Nissan or Infiniti Roadside assistance to have your vehicle towed to a dealer for repair. A second notice will be sent to you once the final repair parts are available. This letter will advise you to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the ABS actuator.

42,447 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019459 · manufacturer campaign R1911

13 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: Q50 2018–2019 · Q60 2018–2019 · Q70 2019 · QX30 2018–2019 · and 20 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.

Why it matters

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.

126,195 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018486 · manufacturer campaign R1807 / R1809 / R1808

10 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: QX60 2017 · Maxima 2016–2017 · Murano 2015–2017 · Pathfinder 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) actuator pump may leak brake fluid onto an electronic circuit board, causing it to malfunction. This would cause the illumination of the ABS warning lamp on the instrument panel. If the vehicle continues to be operated, damage to the ABS module could lead to a fire, creating a risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator as necessary. Note: This replaces recall 2016-424. Vehicles repaired under that campaign require a second repair under this campaign.

19,761 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 31% of 180 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
250 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

Watch this vehicle

Recall letters go to whoever owns the car on paper, which may not be you. Save your 2018 Nissan Pathfinder and we will email you the day Transport Canada issues a new recall for it.

Only when a new recall lands. Unsubscribe in one click.

Common questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 250 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,695 in fuel, producing roughly 4,016 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.