NISSAN PATHFINDER
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
NISSAN PATHFINDER Reliability Overview
The NISSAN PATHFINDER has been produced from 1986 to 2026. Over 41 model years, NHTSA has received 10,111 complaints and issued 139 recall campaigns for this model.
41
Model Years
10,111
Complaints
139
Recalls
1986–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: back-over-prevention
2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 48
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2024 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 76
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 133
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 177
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes
2020 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 66
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2019 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 116
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 119
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 252
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 125
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 427
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 735
Recalls: 11
★★★★★
Top Issue: power-train
2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 1,201
Recalls: 11
★★★★☆
Top Issue: power-train
2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 35
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 59
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 61
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 51
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 458
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 846
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 1,224
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 1,560
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2004 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 86
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 147
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system
2002 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 206
Recalls: 9
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 299
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 166
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: steering
1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 144
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: suspensionfront
1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 194
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 293
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 214
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: suspension
1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 218
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe
1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 108
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe
1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 67
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe
1992 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 38
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1991 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 49
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1990 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 44
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe
1989 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
1988 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 17
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
1987 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 31
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly
1986 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: tires
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | ★★★★★ | back-over-prevention |
| 2025 | 48 | 1 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2024 | 76 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2023 | 133 | 1 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 177 | 5 | N/A | service-brakes |
| 2020 | 66 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2019 | 116 | 2 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2018 | 119 | 3 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2017 | 252 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 125 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 427 | 5 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2014 | 735 | 11 | ★★★★★ | power-train |
| 2013 | 1,201 | 11 | ★★★★☆ | power-train |
| 2012 | 35 | 2 | N/A | engine |
| 2011 | 59 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2010 | 61 | 5 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2009 | 51 | 4 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2008 | 458 | 5 | N/A | power-train |
| 2007 | 846 | 2 | N/A | power-train |
| 2006 | 1,224 | 5 | N/A | power-train |
| 2005 | 1,560 | 4 | N/A | power-train |
| 2004 | 86 | 7 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2003 | 147 | 7 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-system |
| 2002 | 206 | 9 | N/A | suspension |
| 2001 | 299 | 7 | N/A | suspension |
| 2000 | 166 | 6 | N/A | steering |
| 1999 | 144 | 5 | N/A | suspensionfront |
| 1998 | 194 | 4 | N/A | suspension |
| 1997 | 293 | 4 | N/A | suspension |
| 1996 | 214 | 5 | N/A | suspension |
| 1995 | 218 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe |
| 1994 | 108 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe |
| 1993 | 67 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe |
| 1992 | 38 | 0 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1991 | 49 | 1 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1990 | 44 | 2 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingexhaust-systemmanifoldheadermufflertail-pipe |
| 1989 | 19 | 2 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |
| 1988 | 17 | 2 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |
| 1987 | 31 | 2 | N/A | seat-beltsfrontbuckle-assembly |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | N/A | tires |