The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 26 of 87 complaints (30%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 107 in 2023 to 87 in 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 87
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,700–$3,700
- Combined MPG
- 21–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–2,850 | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–21 / 25–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 384–399 | 379–418 | 379–418 | 379–418 | 382–422 | |
| Complaints filed | 137 | 107 | 87 | 62 | 15 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
Brakes: 26 of 87 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates it 21–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
EPA estimates $2,700–$3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 388 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 379 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $3,700 (high) | 418 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 400 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Defect
- 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection," 209 "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequence
- An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD106 and PD107.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Defect
- 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. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
- Consequence
- An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.