The Lemon Index2024 Nissan Pathfinder.
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 86 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 124, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Pathfinder year is 2012.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 86 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Pathfinder year. 2024 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 3K to 33K miles on the car (6 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
- seat belts 2024
The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet.
- airbags 2024
Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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 32 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- Vibration and/or noise from the rear of the vehicle applied vehicles: 2022-2024 pathfinder…
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a…
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 $2800–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The rear brake pads are worn down metal to metal with only 26,000 miles on my vehicle. The front pads are still brand new. I purchased the vehicle brand new.
2024 Nissan Pathfinder owner · NHTSA complaint 11639484
More owner reports
The rear brakes are fully worn after 12k miles from purchased, by searching on internet, it seems a common issue but not being responded from Nissan yet.
NHTSA complaint 11705482
18,500 miles on a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder and it prematurely needs new brakes.
NHTSA complaint 11741354
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.2× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 124; 100 is average). The best Nissan Pathfinder year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2024 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (28%), engine (22%) and electrical (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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.
Does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Pathfinder year is better than the 2024?
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