Nissan

Pathfinder

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes Pathfinder 2WD, Pathfinder 4WD, Pathfinder 4WD Platinum and 4 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2020. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 73; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2013. complaints: 888, about 18.1x this model's typical 49; recalls: 11, about 5.5x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Nissan Pathfinder
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	16	no data	$4,800	5	40	1	AIR BAGS 18%, POWER TRAIN 18%, ENGINE 10%
complaints: 40, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 44 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	16	no data	$4,800	2	45	0	AIR BAGS 20%, ENGINE 17%, POWER TRAIN 12%
complaints: 45, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	16	no data	$4,800	2	23	0	ENGINE 14%, SUSPENSION 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 23, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 79 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 3.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	21.5	no data	$2,900	11	888	4	POWER TRAIN 31%, AIR BAGS 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9%
complaints: 888, about 18.1x this model's typical 49 recalls: 11, about 5.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	4Gas, Hybrid	24	no data	$2,625	11	568	4	POWER TRAIN 29%, AIR BAGS 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 568, about 5.9x this model's typical 97 recalls: 11, about 5.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 32 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	5Gas, Hybrid	23	no data	$2,700	5	318	1	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%, POWER TRAIN 18%, ENGINE 17%
complaints: 318, about 2.6x this model's typical 122 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	22	no data	$2,850	2	105	1	ENGINE 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, AIR BAGS 15%
complaints: 105, above this model's typical 73 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 52 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	22	284	$2,850	2	183	0	ENGINE 33%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, POWER TRAIN 14%
complaints: 183, about 2.5x this model's typical 73 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 NHTSA advised parking the 2017 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas	22	284	$2,850	3	76	0	SERVICE BRAKES 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 76, above this model's typical 73 recalls: 3, about 1.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2018 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 32 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Gas	22	284	$2,850	2	73	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, ENGINE 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 73, in line with this model's typical 73 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2019 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 43 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Gas	22	284	$2,850	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 73 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	3Gas	23	284	$2,700	5	129	0	SERVICE BRAKES 17%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 129, about 1.8x this model's typical 73 recalls: 5, about 2.5x this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 14 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	4Gas	22.5	284	$2,775	1	93	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 93, below this model's typical 97 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 75 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	4Gas	22.5	284	$2,775	2	64	0	ENGINE 16%, SERVICE BRAKES 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 64, below this model's typical 97 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 Score: 72 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	4Gas	22.5	284	$2,775	1	38	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%, SERVICE BRAKES 11%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 38, below this model's typical 97 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 82 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 16 to 2025: 22.5

Owner complaints2010: 40 to 2025: 38

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Nissan Pathfinder to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.