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NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder[1]. Brakes are named most often, with 25 complaints[2].

86owner complaints[1]
2recalls[3]
21–23MPG combined (EPA)[4]
5★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints group by the part of the vehicle owners named.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Pathfinder is necessarily included.

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 (S9), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] 20 / 27 / 23 $2,900
Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[15] 21 / 27 / 23 $2,900
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[16] 20 / 23 / 21 $3,900
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[17] 20 / 25 / 22 $3,050

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV AWD[5] 5 4 5 4 15.5%
SUV FWD[18] 5 4 5 4 16.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2024 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder[19] 284 to 295 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
PATHFINDER S/SV 4DR SUV[20] 197 in 78 in 71 in 114 in 4,478 lb
PATHFINDER SL/PLATINUM 4DR SUV[21] 197 in 78 in 71 in 114 in 4,594 lb

How 2024 compares with other years

1995: 170 complaints, 0 recalls19951996: 159 complaints, 3 recalls1997: 217 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 149 complaints, 2 recalls19981999: 104 complaints, 2 recalls2000: 112 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 230 complaints, 3 recalls20012002: 156 complaints, 5 recalls2003: 110 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 67 complaints, 3 recalls20042005: 1,050 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 837 complaints, 3 recalls2007: 561 complaints, 1 recalls20072008: 328 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 37 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 40 complaints, 4 recalls20102011: 45 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 23 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 890 complaints, 11 recalls20132014: 585 complaints, 12 recalls2015: 321 complaints, 6 recalls2016: 107 complaints, 2 recalls20162017: 186 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 78 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 76 complaints, 2 recalls20192020: 48 complaints, 0 recalls2022: 136 complaints, 5 recalls2023: 107 complaints, 1 recalls20232024: 86 complaints, 2 recalls8620242025: 55 complaints, 1 recalls2026: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Pathfinder model year. The 2024 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951700
19961593
19972172
19981492
19991042
20001122
20012303
20021565
20031103
2004673
20051,0502
20068373
20075611
20083284
2009373
2010404
2011452
2012232
201389011
201458512
20153216
20161072
20171862
2018783
2019762
2020480
20221365
20231071
2024862
2025551
2026120

NHTSA's counts for the Pathfinder show 86 complaints and 2 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 31 model years listed, 10 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 20 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (12) and the most are for 2005 (1,050)[3]. 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 2024 Pathfinder?

The 2024 Pathfinder has 86 complaints on file[1]. Brakes and engine lead the list, with 25 and 20 complaints[2][6]. Only 1 complaint mentions a crash and none mention a fire or a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and the by-year facts show 2 recalls to check in the recalls section[3]. If you are shopping, ask about the brake and engine items before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
Brakes lead the complaint list with 25 complaints, followed by the engine with 20[2][6].
Does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?
Yes, the by-year facts show 2 recalls[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many complaints does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Owner reports are mixed. See the complaint groups above and the by-year comparison section on this page[1].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 86 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 25 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Pathfinder model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 20 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 19 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 17 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 9 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 9 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 8 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 7 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 24V176, filed March 5, 2024: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 24V154, filed February 27, 2024: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  15. EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2024 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 284 to 295 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PATHFINDER S/SV 4DR SUV: length 197 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,478 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, PATHFINDER SL/PLATINUM 4DR SUV: length 197 in, width 78 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 114 in, curb weight 4,594 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.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.