Nissan
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Overview
- Body
- Special Purpose VehiclesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 20.3 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 4.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,822 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 40 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 3
- Theft rate
- 1.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS18%
- POWER TRAIN18%
- ENGINE10%
- STEERING8%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
- SUSPENSION7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 61 total.
Nissan Pathfinder: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP12004opened Jun 11, 2012POWER TRAIN
Transmission Failures
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
100 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYNTB09-131C
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is a
Apr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYITB09-063C
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is
Jul 8, 2024AIR BAGSNTB23-081C
VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC945 and PC948 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2013 Frontier (D40) 2005-2012 Pathfinder (R51) 2005-2013 Xterra (N50) Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary safety recall campaign on certain specific model year 2005-2012 Pathfinder, and 2005-2013 Frontier and Xterra vehicles
May 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB13-107G
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
May 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB13-027D
CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
May 21, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNTB10-066C
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Apr 30, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERNTB17-019H
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Apr 30, 2024VISIBILITY/WIPERNTB13-028I
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- and 92 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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.