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2024 Nissan Pathfinder: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most SUV.
Owners filed 69 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 73% of 2024 SUVs. Service Brakes leads the reports (23%). 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
69
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 73% of 2024 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Service Brakes issues lead owner complaints (23% of 69 reports), followed by electrical system (16%).
+ 10 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 69 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11749477, ODI 11741982, ODI 11741354, ODI 11740502, ODI 11737333.
Recalls(2)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Seat BeltsMay 2024 · 24V176000Details +Close −
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection," 209 "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD106 and PD107.
Air Bags · 24V154000Details +Close −
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
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
2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 21 | 27 | 23 |
| Pathfinder 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 20 | 27 | 23 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 20 | 25 | 22 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 20 | 23 | 21 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2024 Nissan Pathfinder: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners filed 69 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder — more complaints than 73% of comparable 2024 SUVs, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (23% of complaints) and electrical system (16%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder, covering components such as seat belts. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder between 21 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.