2016 Nissan Pathfinder Body & Structure Problems

You brought your 2016 Pathfinder to a Nissan dealership on February 10, 2024, for a safety recall (R22A3) related to the hood potentially opening while driving. The recall procedure requires replacing three specific parts together if inspection fails: the hood lock assembly, secondary latch, and hood lock release cable. However, the dealership only replaced the hood lock assembly and left your hood stuck closed. Despite multiple follow-up calls and appointments, the issue remains unresolved and the dealership has not completed the recall properly. Fixing this will likely require the dealership to properly complete the full recall by replacing the remaining two parts as specified in the recall procedure.

Your hood secondary latch is sticking and requires manual force to engage properly, even though the dealership performed a recall repair that included cleaning and lubricating it. The latch still appears caked with debris and doesn't function smoothly. The repair will likely require more thorough cleaning of the latch mechanism, possibly replacement of the latch assembly if damage is present.