Seat Belt complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 7% | 10,000 miles |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% | 32,000 miles |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | 75,000 miles |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% | 3,000 miles |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% | 73,000 miles |
| 2013 | 13 | 1% | 3,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% | 26,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% | 150,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% | 58,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% | 18,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% | 73,000 miles |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% | 70,000 miles |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% | 82,000 miles |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% | 88,000 miles |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% | 80,000 miles |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% | 64,000 miles |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% | — |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the seatbelts of the vehicle had excessive slack on the shoulder portion and could not be adjusted properly, resulting in inadequate upper body restraint. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection, but no defects were found, and no repairs were performed. The contact expressed concern that the loose seatbelts presented a safety hazard and might not provide adequate occupant restraint during a crash. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 10,300.
Unknown Subject: Safety Concern Regarding Rock Creek Model Seatbelt Design I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern regarding the seatbelt design used in the Nissan Rock Creek model. Specifically, the seatbelt in this vehicle includes a plastic insert that is stitched directly into the belt. This configuration appears unusual when compared to standard seatbelt construction and, in my view, raises significant questions about its safety and performance in the event of a collision. My primary concern is whether this particular seatbelt design, including the stitched-in plastic insert, has undergone full crash-testing and safety validation. Seatbelts are critical life-saving devices, and any nonstandard configuration can introduce potential failure points. …
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the seat belt alert system failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that even though all the occupants in the vehicle were wearing their seat belts, the system indicated that the seat belts were not in use, causing an audible warning chime to sound throughout the driving trip. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was purchased; Dimmitt Chevrolet (25485 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763), and the contact was informed that the repair would not be covered under the warranty purchased by the contact through the dealer and was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer; Crown Nissan (5151 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714); where a diagnostic test was performed on the vehicle, and it was believed that the failure might have started after removing the third-row seat. …
Looking at the dashboard seatbelt display. I regularly have 5 occupants in the car. The display shows red x's across the seats, indicating there are no bucked passengers in the vehicle. The visible display may only show the driver is in their seat intermittently buckled by showing a green light. If safety systems are tied to this display, I fear being in an accident. Please look into this system. This after 6 recalls so far.
Someone ran into my car and the airbag deployed and caused a mild concussion and burned on my chest area. Also, the seatbelts came loose upon impact. We were turning left and someone ran a red light and hit the side of the Pathfinder.
While the vehicle was in motion on a highway (39, beach blvd in buena park, ca.) proceeding straight down the road the third row left seat belt anchor became unattached from the seat/vehicle frame while in use by an adult that was occupying the left side of the third row seat. The anchor of the belt where the belt buckle latches into came completely loose from the car, endangering the adult occupant. There did not appear to be any break but likely defect as there were no broken, cracked or damaged parts visibly seen. Nissan U.S.A. Was contacted regarding the situation and they were not able to communicate with us due to the individual being unfamiliar with the english language enough to comprehend normal and relevant conversation and details about their product. A call back to the same number provided by Nissan U.S.A. …
We noticed early after purchase of our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder that the passenger side air bag disable light would come on whether or not there was someone sitting in that seat. Brought to dealership and not much help. Reprogram and the same issue appeared in just a few days. Months later Nissan issued a recall for programming. This still did not change the problem. Dealership replaced the entire seat at no cost to myself. Light still comes on when someone is sitting in seat at random times or no one is the seat. Someone is going to get hurt without the airbag deploying correctly. And how do we know it is actually going to work?
The car has been through all the recalls that were recommended till date. Front passenger seat seatbelt warning not working even when a person(200 lb) person was sitting on it. The person forgot to wear the seatbelt. But no warning was provided for seatbelt. The passenger airbag light showed it was off too.
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts › Pretensioner
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Pathfinder years have seat belt problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (13), 1996 (6), 2002 (6), 2014 (6) and 1997 (5) model years. Seat Belt complaints make up 1% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Nissan Pathfinder seat belt problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 24V-176 (pretensioner, Mar 5, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Nissan Pathfinder seat belt problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 44,000 miles; 62% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front › anchorage (8 mentions), followed by the front › retractor (6).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.