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2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder holds 76 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Pathfinder years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control and Camera.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder
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Complaints

76

Per year

7

Recalls

2

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (15 of 76), then Forward collision avoidance (11) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Pathfinder has 77 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2020 has 53 complaints, 4 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control 2019-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V807000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2019-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Summary Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Complaints by component (76 total)

Engine
15
Forward collision avoidance
11
Electrical system
10
Service brakes
10
Powertrain
9
Back-over prevention
7
Structure
6
Speed control
5
Air bags
4
Exterior lighting
3
Fuel system, gasoline
3
Hydraulic brakes
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Seat belts
2
Air brakes
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Steering
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

2

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "abs , trac and Intelligent Cruise Control lights on in dash being addressed multiple times , now the lights being on for a while and there's VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN for ABS ACTUATOR Classification: BR19-006…"
    Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-15
  • "There was built up sludge in my engine that caused it to fail, and I was charged to replace it"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-16
  • "Driving at 75 miles per hour on highway. We Heard an explosion, and airbags deployed. There was no collision or front end hit, there was no warning lights or sounds, no deceleration. My husband was somehow able to pull…"
    Powertrain, Air bags · filed 2026-07-23
  • "The car broke on the highway (possibly drive train? Waiting for mechanic). Despite no impact, the steering wheel airbag deployed."
    Powertrain, Air bags · filed 2026-04-23
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact was losing control of the vehicle. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated, with…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-04-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Pathfinder two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Front-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $2800
Pathfinder four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
Pathfinder four-wheel drive Platinum 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Four-wheel drive 19 26 21 MPG $3100

Specs and fitment

4th generation (R52), 2012–2020
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6) , 5.7 qt capacity
Tire size 235/65R18 to 235/55R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 6,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 16V244000. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury. Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder holds 76 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Pathfinder years here — under the median of the other years, which is 24. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Antilock and traction control and Camera.

What are common problems with a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (15 of 76), then Forward collision avoidance (11) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 4 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Pathfinder has 77 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2020 has 53 complaints, 4 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder been recalled?

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners have filed 76 complaints about the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is 22 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Pathfinder take?

0W-20 (3.5L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-244 cover on the Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA campaign 16V244000.

What generation is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

4th generation (R52) (2012-2020).