2024 Nissan Pathfinder
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 91 |
| 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 | 889 |
| 2014 | 573 |
| 2015 | 318 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 183 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
25% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.
16% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
12% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V154000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V176000 (seat belts) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.