MYRModel Year Report

2007 Nissan Pathfinder

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
561
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

60% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 40 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 101 complaints 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 230 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2005: 1,050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2007: 561 complaints 2007 561 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 890 complaints 2014: 574 complaints 2015: 321 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2019: 76 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2022: 135 complaints 2022 2023: 104 complaints 2024: 85 complaints 2025: 51 complaints 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1989 1990: 40 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 101 complaints 1995: 170 complaints 1995 1996: 159 complaints 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 230 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 1,050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2007: 561 complaints 2007 561 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 890 complaints 2013 2014: 574 complaints 2015: 321 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2019: 76 complaints 2019 2020: 53 complaints 2022: 135 complaints 2023: 104 complaints 2023 2024: 85 complaints 2025: 51 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 40 complaints 1990 1991: 40 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1992 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 101 complaints 1994 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2000 2001: 230 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2002 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 1,050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2007: 561 complaints 2007 561 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2012 2013: 890 complaints 2014: 574 complaints 2014 2015: 321 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2018 2019: 76 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2020 2022: 135 complaints 2023: 104 complaints 2023 2024: 85 complaints 2025: 51 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints

2007: 561 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
198719
198817
198915
199040
199140
199230
199349
1994101
1995170
1996159
1997217
1998149
1999104
2000112
2001230
2002156
2003110
200467
20051,050
2006837
2007561
2008328
200937
201040
201145
201223
2013890
2014574
2015321
2016105
2017186
201877
201976
202053
2022135
2023104
202485
202551
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

60% · 337 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the vehicle temperature gauge pegged out at the high side and there was a burning metal smell. I was told by two different mechanics that the radiator failed and leaked into the transmission.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-31

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

23% · 129 reports

Most commonly citing radiator assembly and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE

Engine

20% · 114 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Ref. No. 11452064 dated May 12. 2023 After contacting the servicing dealership, a reply was received acknowledging coolant and transmission fluid cross-contamination was discovered.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-17

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing auxillary tank and tank assembly.

CRASH

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 39 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 561 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2009-01-26Air bags08V690000 Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 Pathfinder, Frontier and Xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on January 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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  4. I
    2012-06-11Defect petitionClosed 2016-10-22 Transmission Failures

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 337 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 129 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 114 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V690000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.