2024 Nissan Pathfinder

▲ Better than typical

2024 Nissan Pathfinder
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:39:09.829Z

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

2024: 76 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1986	1
1987	19
1988	17
1989	15
1990	40
1991	40
1992	30
1993	49
1994	101
1995	170
1996	159
1997	217
1998	149
1999	104
2000	112
2001	230
2002	156
2003	110
2004	67
2005	1050
2006	837
2007	561
2008	328
2009	37
2010	40
2011	45
2012	23
2013	890
2014	574
2015	320
2016	105
2017	186
2018	77
2019	75
2020	52
2022	134
2023	103
2024	76
2025	49
2026	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

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The car was involved in a collision into a jersey barrier on the left side of the vehicle at high speed that is 60 mph first the none of the airbags deployed and including the front airbags driver knee airbags or the curtain side airbags.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250319

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and AIR BAGS

I have had to replace my rear brake pads and machine rotors at 15k and 28k miles. Iâve never had to replace my front brakes- the issue is not my driving. I was told not to use my lane assist b/c it wears brakes and have t ever used.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260720

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

25400 miles- went in for a oil change and nissan informed us that we needed new rear breaks and rotors... took it for a second opinion and they informed us that not only did the breaks and rotors need to be replaced the calipers were also leaking.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

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The alternator gave out, and yes it was confirmed by concord Nissan, I have 4 kids in the car this was dangerous as to the car stopped on the freeway in a merging lane therefore the car kept shaking as we were waiting for help, we missed our flight...

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

The defect involves the outside side mirrors and the reverse-tilt function. When the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, a mirror normally tilts downward as designed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260716

Also filed under VISIBILITY/WIPER

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240410 — air bags

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 24V154000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240418 — seat belts

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Campaign 24V176000 — check if this car was fixed