Is the Nissan Pathfinder Reliable?
2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Nissan Pathfinder Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 36 | 6 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 50 | 9 | — | 72 | Good |
| 2023 | 1 | 84 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2022 | 5 | 100 | 2 | — | 67 | Good |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2020 | 0 | 28 | — | — | 92 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 57 | 4 | — | 87 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 62 | 1 | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 1 | 114 | 6 | — | 81 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Pathfinder Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Pathfinder scores 11 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known Nissan Pathfinder Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 539 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nissan Pathfinder reliable?+
The Nissan Pathfinder scores 79/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 10 recall campaigns and 539 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Pathfinder is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2020 Pathfinder achieved the highest reliability score of 92/100 with 0 recalls and 28 complaints.
How many miles does a Pathfinder last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Nissan Pathfinder owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Pathfinder will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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