Verdict
2020 Nissan Pathfinder: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 50 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 52% of 2020 SUVs. Engine leads the reports (20%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2020 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
50
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 52% of 2020 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2020 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Engine issues lead owner complaints (20% of 50 reports), followed by electrical system (18%).
+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 50 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11740716, ODI 11722792, ODI 11702786, ODI 11560432, ODI 11554788.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 23 |
| Pathfinder 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 22 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 21 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2020 Nissan Pathfinder: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners filed 50 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder — fewer complaints than 52% of comparable 2020 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported problem areas are Engine (20% of complaints) and electrical system (18%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder between 21 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.