2015–2026 · 11 model years · 24 recalls

Nissan Pathfinder problems by year

We don't rate the Nissan Pathfinder yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (437). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling281
Driver-assist & stability159
Brakes146
Body, glass & interior136
Transmission & drivetrain123
Electrical system115

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2026.

Every Nissan Pathfinder year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2026 PathfinderNot rated yet25023
2025 PathfinderNot rated yet98123
2024 PathfinderNot rated yet147223
2023 PathfinderNot rated yet165123
2022 PathfinderNot rated yet200523
2020 PathfinderNot rated yet74023
2019 PathfinderNot rated yet124223
2018 PathfinderNot rated yet126323
2017 PathfinderNot rated yet258223
2016 PathfinderNot rated yet132223
2015 PathfinderNot rated yet437626

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Nissan Pathfinder problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability, brakes.

Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.