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Nissan Pathfinder

40 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V008000·2020-01-09

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles for Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2001-2011 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles because front passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN M45, QX4, I30, I35
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V068000·2017-02-02

    Nissan Recalls 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 for Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles because the front passenger air bag inflators may rupture in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX4, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V173000·2025-03-19

    Nissan and INFINITI front brake calipers may break losing braking

    Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder and INFINITI QX60 vehicles because one or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break, failing FMVSS 135.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60, PATHFINDER, MURANO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V154000·2024-02-27

    Nissan Rogue and Other Models: Driver Air Bag Inflator Recall

    Nissan is recalling certain 2023-2024 vehicles, including the Rogue, due to a manufacturing issue that may allow the driver's air bag inflator to absorb moisture and deploy improperly.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX50, redundant KICKS, VERSA, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V420000·2022-06-13

    Nissan Recalls 2013-2016 Pathfinders for Hood Latch Malfunction

    Nissan is recalling 2013-2016 Pathfinders because the secondary hood latch may fail to secure, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving and obstructing the driver's view.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V742000·2021-09-23

    2022 Nissan Pathfinder: Third-Row Headrests May Detach or Move

    Nissan is recalling 2022 Pathfinder vehicles because the third-row headrests may move or detach due to improper welds or misaligned components. Detached headrests could fail to restrain occupants in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V706000·2021-09-10

    2022 Nissan Pathfinder Hood Latch Bracket May Detach, Posing Crash Risk

    Nissan is recalling 2022 Pathfinder vehicles due to insufficient welds on the secondary hood latch bracket. The bracket may detach, allowing the hood to open if the primary latch fails, obstructing the driver's view and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V807000·2019-11-08

    Nissan Recalls Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder, QX60 for Brake Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling 391,479 vehicles because brake fluid may leak onto an electrical circuit board, creating a fire risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI MURANO, QX60, MAXIMA, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V601000·2018-09-07

    Nissan Recalls Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder, and QX60 for Brake Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling specific 2015-2018 Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder, and 2017 QX60 vehicles because brake fluid leaks may cause electrical shorts and fires.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI MURANO, QX60, MAXIMA, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V244000·2016-04-26

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2017 Nissan, Infiniti, and Chevrolet vehicles because the passenger air bag may fail to deploy in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI, CHEVROLET MURANO HYBRID, QX60 HYBRID, Q50 HYBRID, PATHFINDER HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V287000·2015-05-15

    Nissan Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    Nissan is recalling specific 2001-2006 models because the passenger air bag inflator may rupture during deployment, potentially sending metal fragments into the vehicle.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI PATHFINDER, FX35, I30, FX45
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V033000·2015-01-26

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Hood Latch Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2014 Pathfinder, JX35, and QX60 models because the hood latch may not engage fully, posing a crash risk if the hood opens while driving.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60 HYBRID, PATHFINDER HYBRID, PATHFINDER, JX35
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V012000·2015-01-14

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles for Brake Caliper Fastener Issue

    Nissan is recalling 2014-2015 Pathfinder, Rogue, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles because front wheel hub fasteners may be under-torqued, risking brake separation.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60, PATHFINDER, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V229000·2014-05-02

    Nissan Recalls 2014 Pathfinder, Rogue, and Infiniti QX60 for Loose Lug Nuts

    Nissan is recalling 2014 Pathfinder, Rogue, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles because a right-side lug nut may not be properly tightened, posing a wheel separation risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI ROGUE, PATHFINDER, QX60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V139000·2013-04-12

    Nissan Recalls 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX for Brake Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles due to a structural weakness in the front brake torque member that could lead to reduced braking.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI PATHFINDER, JX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V069000·2013-03-01

    Nissan Recalls 2013 Models Due to Passenger Airbag Sensor Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles because defective sensors may permanently suppress the passenger airbag.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI LEAF, JX35, ALTIMA, SENTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V462000·2012-09-20

    Nissan Recalls 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra for Front Wheel Hub Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because front wheel hubs may not meet hardness specifications, potentially leading to cracking and vehicle crashes.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, XTERRA, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V592000·2011-12-19

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Engine Oil Cooler Bolt Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2011-2012 Infiniti and Nissan vehicles because engine oil cooler bolts may break, causing oil leaks and potential engine seizure.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN M, PATHFINDER, XTERRA, NV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V244000·2011-04-20

    Nissan Recalls Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 for Steering Column Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 1996-2004 Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infiniti QX4 vehicles because corrosion may cause the steering column to break, leading to loss of control.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX4, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V401000·2010-09-10

    Nissan Recalls Vehicles Due to Overheating GPS Battery Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling specific 2008-2010 models equipped with a Garmin Nuví 750 navigation system because the GPS battery can overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ROGUE, ALTIMA, SENTRA, VERSA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V312000·2010-07-06

    Nissan Recalls 46 Vehicles for Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect

    Nissan is recalling 46 model year 2002 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 vehicles because a missing propellant wafer in the front passenger air bag inflator could cause the housing to rupture during deployment.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX4, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E019000·2010-05-20

    Nissan Recalls Front and Rear Lower Links for Welding Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links sold as replacement parts for 2004-2010 Titan, Armada, QX56, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles due to improper welding that may not meet strength specifications.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V208000·2010-05-14

    Nissan Recalls 2010 Models for Front Suspension Weld Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2010 models because a welding defect in the front suspension may cause vehicle handling to deteriorate, potentially resulting in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI ARMADA, QX56, XTERRA, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V176000·2024-03-05

    2024 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall

    Nissan North America is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner may be improperly secured due to a missing rivet, which could prevent proper occupant restraint during a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI PATHFINDER, QX60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V268000·2023-04-13

    Nissan Rogue Driver Seat Weld Safety Defect Recall

    The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured due to weld defects in the seat frame, potentially failing to properly restrain occupants during a crash. Nissan will inspect and replace affected seat components at no cost.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI PATHFINDER, QX60, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V067000·2023-02-10

    Nissan Recalls Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra for Air Bag Cover Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2008-2011 vehicles because the driver's air bag cover emblem may crack and detach during deployment, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ARMADA, TITAN, QUEST, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V527000·2022-07-21

    2022 Nissan Pathfinder rearview camera may fail due to software issue

    Nissan recalls 2022 Pathfinder rental vehicles where a software defect can disable the rearview camera, increasing crash risk. Affected customers will receive a free software update via dealer or over-the-air update.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN TITAN, redundant ROGUE, FRONTIER, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V111000·2022-02-24

    Missing Mounting Bolt in 2022 INFINITI QX60 Second-Row Seat Track

    Nissan is recalling 2022 INFINITI QX60 vehicles because the second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt. This could allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI PATHFINDER, QX60
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V743000·2021-09-23

    2022 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Frame Welds May Fail in Crash

    Nissan is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles because the second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate. This could cause seats to fail to restrain occupants properly during a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V654000·2019-09-12

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Display Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2018-2019 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles because backup camera settings can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI ROGUE SPORT, ARMADA, VERSA, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V380000·2016-05-31

    Nissan Recalls 2013-2014 Pathfinder Vehicles for Brake Light Switch Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles because an incorrectly installed brake light switch may cause brake lights to stay on or allow shifting out of Park without braking.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V681000·2015-10-20

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2015 models because a faulty sensor may prevent the passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60, PATHFINDER, JX35, ALTIMA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V142000·2014-03-26

    Nissan Recalls 2013 Pathfinders for Transmission Hose Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2013 Pathfinders because a transmission hose may detach, causing fluid leaks and loss of acceleration.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V138000·2014-03-25

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Passenger Airbag Software Defect

    Nissan is recalling specific 2013-2014 models because software may incorrectly classify an occupied passenger seat as empty, potentially deactivating the airbag.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX60, Q50, LEAF, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V445000·2013-10-17

    Nissan Recalls 2013-2014 Pathfinder, QX60, and JX35 for ABS Software Issue

    Nissan is recalling certain 2013-2014 Pathfinder, Infiniti QX60, and JX35 vehicles because ABS software may increase stopping distance during light braking on rough roads.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI PATHFINDER, QX60, JX35
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V075000·2010-03-03

    Nissan Recalls Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra for Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy

    Nissan is recalling 2006 and 2008 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because the fuel gauge may incorrectly show a quarter tank when empty, increasing the risk of stalling in traffic.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, XTERRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20255/5

    2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20245/5

    2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20235/5

    2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 2022Not rated by NHTSA

    2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE21022 Preliminary Evaluation · latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
  • EA19002 Engineering Analysis · suspension:rear
  • EA15003 Engineering Analysis · service brakes, hydraulic
  • PE14014 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
  • PE13029 Preliminary Evaluation · power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
  • DP12004 Defect Petition · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2005 · powertrain 369 complaints, median 102,000 mi
    Includes 4 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · powertrain 360 complaints, median 10,000 mi
  • 2006 · powertrain 285 complaints, median 103,242 mi
  • 2007 · powertrain 220 complaints, median 109,000 mi
  • 2005 · fuel-system 217 complaints, median 61,500 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,267 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.5/5 · 8 complaints
  • 2025: 4.0/5 · 49 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2024: 3.8/5 · 75 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2023: 3.8/5 · 103 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 3.3/5 · 135 complaints · most complained-of: brakes

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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