2013–2016 Nissan Pathfinder: Hood not fully latched (secondary hood latch recall)
Likely causes, ranked
- Faulty secondary latch$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: A hood that can be lifted after closing, or rises at speed.
Likely causes
- Faulty secondary latch. Nissan replaces the bell crank.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for 22V420.
Vehicle focus: 2013–2016 Nissan Pathfinder.
Safety / mechanic note
A hood opening at speed blocks your view. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 22V420000 2013–2016 Pathfinder: the secondary hood latch may stay unlatched when the hood is closed. Dealers replace the bell crank assembly. Details
NHTSA complaints: 119 keyword-matched complaints for Nissan PATHFINDER 2013–2016 (of 1,884 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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