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2017 Nissan Pathfinder: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 258 complaints about the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

258

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

23 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,870

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling85

Transmission & drivetrain34

Electrical system27

Body, glass & interior19

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	Front-Wheel Drive	23 mpg
Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	22 mpg
Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	4-Wheel Drive	21 mpg

Recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipNov 8, 2019 · campaign 19V807000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuato
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipSep 7, 2018 · campaign 18V601000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.

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Other years of the Nissan Pathfinder

Year	Reliability
2026	Not rated yet
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2024	Not rated yet
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2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder have?

Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (85), transmission & drivetrain (34), electrical system (27). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder have?

2 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder get?

Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.