Nissan Pathfinder complaints by model year
7,358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 104 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 136 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 76 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 77 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 186 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 105 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 320 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | 574 | 19 | 3 | 11 |
| 2013 | 890 | 16 | 1 | 11 |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 328 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 561 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 837 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1,050 | 14 | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 | 67 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 110 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 156 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| 2001 | 230 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 112 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 | 104 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 149 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 217 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 159 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 170 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 91 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 49 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 83 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 41 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 15 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 8 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 27 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 7 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nissan Pathfinder recalls (49)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Pathfinder model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V173000 | Mar 19, 2025 | Front Brake Calipers May Fail/FMVSS 135 | 2025 | 94.8% |
| 24V176000 | Mar 5, 2024 | Unsecured Lap Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210 | 2024 | 94.6% |
| 24V154000 | Feb 27, 2024 | Inflator May Deploy Improperly | 2024 | 86.3% |
| 23V268000 | Apr 13, 2023 | Driver's Powered Seat May Not Be Secure | 2023 | 94.5% |
| 23V067000 | Feb 10, 2023 | Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach | 2008–2011 | 16.1% |
| 22V527000 | Jul 21, 2022 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2022 | 99.6% |
| 22V420000 | Jun 13, 2022 | Malfunctioning Hood Latch | 2013–2016 | 24.8% |
| 22V111000 | Feb 24, 2022 | Second-Row Seat Track Missing Bolt/FMVSS 210 | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V742000 | Sep 23, 2021 | Third-Row Headrests may Move or Detach/FMVSS 202 | 2022 | 96.8% |
| 21V743000 | Sep 23, 2021 | Second-Row Seat Back Weld May Separate | 2022 | 97.3% |
| 21V706000 | Sep 10, 2021 | Secondary Hood Latch May Detach/FMVSS 113 | 2022 | 97.3% |
| 21V020000 | Jan 20, 2021 | Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 66.4% |
| 20V008000 | Jan 9, 2020 | Frontal Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode | 2002, 2003, 2004 | 47.8% |
| 19V807000 | Nov 8, 2019 | Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 63% |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019 | 80.4% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv awd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Nissan Pathfinder FAQ
How many recalls has the Nissan Pathfinder had?
NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Pathfinder model year from 1986 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (890) and the 2012 the fewest (23). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Across the 2016–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, unknown or other, service brakes in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder at 21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.