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Nissan Pathfinder by year

The Pathfinder is a SUV sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.60L 8-cyl and 4.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 84 recalls and 6,686 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
10152025301995200020052010201520201995: 15 MPG combined1996: 15–16 MPG combined1997: 15–16 MPG combined1998: 15–16 MPG combined1999: 15–16 MPG combined2000: 15–16 MPG combined2001: 15–16 MPG combined2002: 15–16 MPG combined2003: 15–16 MPG combined2004: 14–16 MPG combined2005: 16–17 MPG combined2006: 16–17 MPG combined2007: 16–17 MPG combined2008: 14–17 MPG combined2009: 14–18 MPG combined2010: 14–18 MPG combined2011: 15–17 MPG combined2012: 15–17 MPG combined2013: 21–22 MPG combined2014: 21–26 MPG combined2015: 21–26 MPG combined2016: 21–23 MPG combined2017: 21–23 MPG combined2018: 21–23 MPG combined2019: 21–23 MPG combined2020: 21–23 MPG combined23 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Pathfinder3.0L 6-cyl150170
1996 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl15–163159
1997 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl15–162217
1998 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl15–162149
1999 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl15–162104
2000 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl15–162112
2001 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl15–163230
2002 Pathfinder3.3L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl15–165156
2003 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl15–163110
2004 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl, 5.60L 8-cyl14–16367
2005 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl16–1721,050
2006 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl16–173837
2007 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl16–171561
2008 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl14–174328
2009 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl14–18337
2010 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl14–18440
2011 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl15–17245
2012 Pathfinder4.0L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl15–17223
2013 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl21–2211890
2014 Pathfinder2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl21–2612585
2015 Pathfinder2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl21–266321
2016 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl21–232107
2017 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl21–232186
2018 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl21–23378
2019 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl21–23276
2020 Pathfinder3.5L 6-cyl21–23048

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Nissan Pathfinder problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Pathfinder, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Power Train2,106
  • Engine896
  • Unknown or Other495
  • Air Bags443
  • Engine and Engine Cooling404
  • Fuel System, Gasoline352

Selling a Nissan Pathfinder: questions

How much is a junk Nissan Pathfinder worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Pathfinders with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Nissan Pathfinders that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2005 Pathfinder (1,050). Across all years, the most-reported components were power train, engine and unknown or other.

Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the most recalls?

The 2014 Pathfinder has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 12. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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