2018 Nissan Pathfinder Backup System Problems
4 owner-reported backup system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Backup System Recalls (1)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your backup camera screen sometimes goes black when you're reversing, making it hard to see behind your vehicle safely. Your infotainment screen also occasionally goes black, which prevents you from checking important information like your engine oil level. The dealer told you the screen needs to be replaced to fix both issues.
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Your rear-view camera screen goes blank when you shift into reverse, preventing you from seeing what's behind your vehicle. This happened at around 131,000 miles. Fixing this will likely involve diagnosing the camera system, which could mean replacing the camera unit, checking the wiring connections, or updating the display software.
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Your backup camera display occasionally shows a Nissan logo that fades away, or the screen flickers and displays an upside-down image when you shift into reverse. The dealer couldn't identify the specific cause during diagnosis. This issue relates to a known backup camera problem and may require inspection or replacement of the camera system or its electrical connections.
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The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the display control unit displayed a full black screen. Additionally, the rearview camera provided an upside-down image. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the display unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the display unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.