MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Nissan Pathfinder Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 1,744 total NHTSA owner complaints and 34 federal recall campaigns for the Nissan Pathfinder.
Best Pathfinder Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Pathfinder Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 7.4 / 10 | 48(8/10k) | 1 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 6.9 / 10 | 73(12.2/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 7 / 10 | 101(16.8/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 4.9 / 10 | 133(22.2/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Pathfinder | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 8.9 / 10 | 52(8.7/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 6.8 / 10 | 75(12.5/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 6.2 / 10 | 77(12.8/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 5.2 / 10 | 185(30.8/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 6.1 / 10 | 107(17.8/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 3.6 / 10 | 320(53.3/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 3.3 / 10 | 573(95.5/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |