The Lemon Index2019 Nissan Pathfinder.
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is better than average by owner complaints: 36 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 54, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Pathfinder year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 76 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Pathfinder year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 83K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- brakes 2019
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
- back over prevention 2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 145 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION…
- NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT…
- ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3050 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Unavailable radar obstruction notification warning, loss of cruise
2019 Nissan Pathfinder owner · NHTSA complaint 11470395
More owner reports
On take off the vehicle engine have a small knocking.
NHTSA complaint 11307792
When using the Intelligent Cruise Control the car gets false readings and brakes your car automatically which is dangerous while driving on the highway.
NHTSA complaint 11439808
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 54; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Pathfinder year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (22%), engine (17%) and body structure (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,800 and 83,000 miles. The middle report was at 40,000 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3050 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Pathfinder year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works