This page covers 2 recalls, 59 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Brake complaints dominate what 2024 Pathfinder owners report, with the most common issue being rear brake pads and rotors wearing down far sooner than expected, often under 20,000 miles and without any towing or heavy-use driving. Owners frequently discover the wear during routine service visits, with rear pads measuring 3mm or less while the fronts remain in good shape, suggesting uneven wear between axles. Engine complaints come up at a lower volume, with reports covering oil leakage and transmission behavior, one recurring description involves the transmission refusing to shift out of first gear after the vehicle sits idle for ten to fifteen minutes. Forward collision avoidance draws a similar number of engine-level complaints, though the specifics vary. The rear brake wear pattern, given how consistently owners describe it at low mileage and normal driving conditions, is the clearest theme across this complaint set.
59
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder has two recalls, both affecting occupant protection in a crash: the driver's airbag inflator can absorb moisture and deploy improperly, and a front seatbelt pretensioner may be missing a rivet that holds it in place.
When the airbag deploys incorrectly, it may not cushion the driver as intended, raising the risk of injury in a collision. On the seatbelt side, the left front lap belt pretensioner, which tightens the belt during a crash, can fail to do its job if the securing rivet is absent, leaving the driver less restrained at the moment of impact.
At a glance
What can fail
The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured due to a missing rivet, potentially affecting the seat belt's ability to protect occupants in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assembly if needed, at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture during manufacturing, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
