MYRModel Year Report

2019 Nissan Pathfinder

▲ Better than typical
2019 Nissan Pathfinder
RENDERED 2026-09-16T12:17:40.961Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pathfinder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 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: 1050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2006 2007: 561 complaints 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 890 complaints 2014: 574 complaints 2015: 320 complaints 2016: 105 complaints 2016 2017: 186 complaints 2018: 77 complaints 2019: 75 complaints 2019 2020: 52 complaints 2022: 134 complaints 2022 2023: 103 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2025: 49 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2019: 75 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
198719
198817
198915
199040
199140
199230
199349
1994101
1995170
1996159
1997217
1998149
1999104
2000112
2001230
2002156
2003110
200467
20051050
2006837
2007561
2008328
200937
201040
201145
201223
2013890
2014574
2015320
2016105
2017186
201877
201975
202052
2022134
2023103
202476
202549
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and I was charged to replace it

NHTSA ODI report, 20260816

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle failed to decelerate sufficiently, resulting in a rear-end collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260205

Also filed under AIR BAGS

5-13-2019 (5 AM) I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THE AEB (AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM) WAS ACTIVE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION UNTIL IMPACTING A MERCEDES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190607

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17%

17% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing software.

FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Driving at 75 miles per hour on highway. We Heard an explosion, and airbags deployed. There was no collision or front end hit, there was no warning lights or sounds, no deceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

Also filed under AIR BAGS

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191111 — back over prevention

Nissan North America, Inc.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.

Campaign 19V654000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191216 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020.

Campaign 19V807000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V654000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V807000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2013 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.