What are the common problems with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA has 76 complaints on file. Owners describe engine, brake and forward collision avoidance trouble. See the problems section above for each group.

Does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes, the by-year data lists recalls for this model year. The Recalls section on this page lists them by code.

What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Complaints alone cannot answer that, and they are not adjusted for sales. Read the problems and recalls sections together.

Is 2019 the best year for the Nissan Pathfinder?

See the by-year comparison on this page, which is built from the same data.

2019 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder^[1]. Owners describe trouble with the engine, the brakes and the driver assist systems^[2]^[3]^[4].

76owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[5]

21–23MPG combined (EPA)^[6]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[7]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Unknown or other. 20 complaints^[8]. These reports do not point to one named part, so there is little to add here.
Engine. 16 complaints^[2]. Owners describe the car shutting off while driving, stalling in traffic, shaking while idling and an oil leak found during a service visit.
Brakes. 14 complaints^[3]. Owners describe automatic braking switching itself off or acting up, and a brake pedal that went soft when they pressed it.
Forward collision avoidance. 11 complaints^[4]. Owners describe warnings and sudden stops on the highway when nothing was ahead, often tied to the cruise control.
Electrical system. 10 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a power tailgate that moved when it should not, a blank rear camera screen, a battery light and a car that would not start.
Power train. 9 complaints^[10].
Back over prevention. 7 complaints^[11].
Structure. 6 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2019 Pathfinder is necessarily included.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (19V807), November 2019. About 391,479 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (19V654), September 2019. About 1,228,830 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[6]	20 / 27 / 23	$2,900
Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[15]	19 / 26 / 22	$3,050
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[16]	19 / 26 / 21	$3,200

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[7]	5	4	5	4	17.9%
SUV FWD^[17]	5	4	5	4	17.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2019 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[18]	284 hp

How 2019 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Pathfinder model year. The 2019 is highlighted^[5].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	170	0
1996	159	3
1997	217	2
1998	149	2
1999	104	2
2000	112	2
2001	230	3
2002	156	5
2003	110	3
2004	67	3
2005	1,050	2
2006	837	3
2007	561	1
2008	328	4
2009	37	3
2010	40	4
2011	45	2
2012	23	2
2013	890	11
2014	585	12
2015	321	6
2016	107	2
2017	186	2
2018	78	3
2019	76	2
2020	48	0
2022	136	5
2023	107	1
2024	86	2
2025	55	1
2026	12	0

NHTSA's counts for the Pathfinder show 76 complaints and 2 recalls for 2019^[5]. Among the 31 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 22 have more^[5]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (12) and the most are for 2005 (1,050)^[5]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2019 Pathfinder?

The 2019 Pathfinder has 76 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. The engine and brake groups stand out among the named parts^[2]^[3]. Owners also describe driver assist systems that react when they should not^[4]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part. Check the recall list and the other sections on this page before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?: NHTSA has 76 complaints on file^[1]. Owners describe engine, brake and forward collision avoidance trouble^[2]^[3]^[4]. See the problems section above for each group.
Does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?: Yes, the by-year data lists recalls for this model year^[5]. The Recalls section on this page lists them by code.
What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?: Complaints alone cannot answer that, and they are not adjusted for sales^[1]. Read the problems and recalls sections together.
Is 2019 the best year for the Nissan Pathfinder?: See the by-year comparison on this page, which is built from the same data^[5].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Nissan Pathfinder

2005 1,050 complaints, 2 recalls
2006 837 complaints, 3 recalls
2012 23 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 890 complaints, 11 recalls
2014 585 complaints, 12 recalls
2015 321 complaints, 6 recalls
2016 107 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 186 complaints, 2 recalls
2018 78 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 this page
2020 48 complaints, 0 recalls
2025 55 complaints, 1 recall

Compare all model years of the Nissan Pathfinder

Other Nissan models from 2019

2019 Nissan Frontier 28 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Nissan Sentra 223 complaints, 2 recalls

All Nissan models

Similar cars from 2019: small suvs

2019 Honda Passport 282 complaints, 10 recalls
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 229 complaints, 3 recalls
2019 Hyundai Tucson 385 complaints, 1 recall
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 47 complaints, 12 recalls
2019 Volkswagen Atlas 482 complaints, 12 recalls
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 193 complaints, 5 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,749). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
11 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Pathfinder model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
20 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 6,000). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V807, filed November 8, 2019: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V654, filed September 12, 2019: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2019 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 284 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2019 Nissan Pathfinder: problems, recalls and fuel economy