Reliability

2026 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability

Midsize SUV · 1 engine
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
PATHFINDERPATHFINDER ICE
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Reliability Score

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A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

Every complaint of any kind (brakes, airbags, electrical and the rest) whose VIN names the engine, across all model years. The score above counts only engine, transmission and drivetrain complaints, so its figures for the same engine are smaller. Fire, injury and death figures count complaints that report one.

3.5-V6-Gas

3.5L 6-cyl / 284 hp
15 complaints 15.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
4
safety systems
4
brakes
3
other
3
steering
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder complaints?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder. The systems they name most often are the transmission, the safety systems and the brakes.

Is the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder have?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026-2026 Nissan Pathfinder.

What should I check before buying a used Nissan Pathfinder?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the transmission, the safety systems and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Pathfinder have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 15 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-11-03.

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