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Nissan Pathfinder: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.

MakeNissan

ClassStandard SUV

Model years (US)2000–2027

New registrations (EU)2003, 2005–2017, 2022, 2024–2025

Recall dataNHTSA (United States)

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Generations and technical specifications

Nissan Pathfinder – Fifth generation (China)2023–present

Nissan Pathfinder – Fifth generation (China)
Specification	Value
Model code	R53
Production	December 2023 – present
Body styles	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan D platform
Engines	Petrol 2.0 L KR20DDET I4
Wheelbase	2,900 mm
Length	5,130 mm
Width	1,981 mm
Height	1,767 mm
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Assembly	China: (Dongfeng Nissan)

Nissan Pathfinder – Fifth generation2021–present

Nissan Pathfinder – Fifth generation
Specification	Value
Model code	R53
Production	May 2021 – present
Model years	2022–present
Body styles	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan D platform
Engines	Petrol 3.5 L VQ35DD V6
Transmissions	9-speed ZF 9HP automatic
Wheelbase	2,900 mm
Length	5,021 mm
Width	1,979 mm
Height	1,801 mm
Class	Mid-size SUV
Assembly	United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant)
Designer	Ken Lee (2017)

Nissan Pathfinder – Fourth generation2012–2020

Nissan Pathfinder – Fourth generation
Specification	Value
Model code	R52
Production	September 2012 – June 2020 (US)
Model years	2013–2020
Body styles	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan D platform
Engines	Petrol 2.5 L QR25DER I4 mild hybrid (2013–2014) 3.5 L VQ35DE V6 (2013–2016) 3.5 L VQ35DD V6 (2017–2020) Diesel 2.5 L YD25DDTi I4 turbo
Transmissions	Jatco Xtronic CVT
Wheelbase	2,900 mm
Length	5,042 mm
Width	1,963 mm
Height	1,766 mm
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Assembly	United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant) Russia: Saint Petersburg (2014–2016)
Designer	Alfonso Albaisa (2010)

Nissan Pathfinder – Third generation2004–2014

Nissan Pathfinder – Third generation
Specification	Value
Model code	R51
Production	August 2004 – 2014
Model years	2005–2012 (North America)
Body styles	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Platform	Nissan F-Alpha platform
Engines	Petrol 4.0 L VQ40DE V6 5.6 L VK56DE V8 Diesel 2.5 L YD25DDT/DDTi turbo I4 3.0 L V9X turbo V6
Transmissions	5-speed RE5R05A automatic 7-speed RE7R01B automatic (V9X only) 6-speed FS6R31A manual
Wheelbase	2,850 mm
Width	1,849 mm
Class	Mid-size SUV
Assembly	United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (2005–2012) Spain: Barcelona (2004–2014) Russia: Saint Petersburg (2012–2014)
Designer	Kiyoshi Yanase (2002)

Nissan Pathfinder – Second generation1995–2004

Nissan Pathfinder – Second generation
Specification	Value
Model code	R50
Production	October 1995 – August 2004
Model years	1996–2004
Body styles	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Engines	Petrol 3.3 L VG33E V6 3.5 L VQ35DE DOHC 24V V6 Diesel 2.7 L TD27ETi OHV turbo I4 3.0 L ZD30DDTi DOHC 16V turbo I4 3.2 L QD32ETi OHV turbo I4
Transmissions	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,700 mm
Length	1999–2002: 4,529 mm 2000–04: 4,641 mm
Width	2000–04: 1,821 mm 2000–04 XE: 1,770 mm 1996–99: 1,839 mm 1999–2002 XE: 1,745 mm
Height	2003–04 SE: 1,847 mm 2000–04 LE & 2000–01 SE: 1,801 mm 2000–01 XE: 1,725 mm 1999–2002 XE & 1998–99 LE: 1,704 mm 1999–2002 SE & 1999–2000 LE: 1,725 mm
Class	Mid-size SUV
Assembly	Japan: Nissan Shatai, Kanda, Fukuoka Spain: Barcelona
Designer	Jerry Hirshberg Yoshio Maezawa (1992, facelift: 1997)

Engines and transmissions

Model years	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel
2023–2026	3.5 L, 6 cyl	9-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2022–2026	3.5 L, 6 cyl	9-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	Petrol (regular)
2022–2026	3.5 L, 6 cyl	9-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	Petrol (regular)
2013–2020	3.5 L, 6 cyl	CVT (continuously variable)	Four-wheel drive	Petrol (regular)
2013–2020	3.5 L, 6 cyl	CVT (continuously variable)	Front-wheel drive	Petrol (regular)
2014–2015	2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid	CVT (continuously variable)	Four-wheel drive	Petrol (regular)
2014–2015	2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid	CVT (continuously variable)	Front-wheel drive	Petrol (regular)
2010–2012	4.0 L, 6 cyl	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2007–2012	4.0 L, 6 cyl	5-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2010–2012	5.6 L, 8 cyl	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2007–2009	4.0 L, 6 cyl	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel or all-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
2008–2009	5.6 L, 8 cyl	5-speed automatic	Four-wheel or all-wheel drive	Petrol (premium)
+13 more configurations

Fuel economy (EPA)

Model years	Configuration	Combined	City	Highway
2022–2026	3.5 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive	10.2–11.2 L/100 km	11.2–11.8 L/100 km	8.7–10.2 L/100 km
2022–2026	3.5 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive	10.2 L/100 km	11.2–11.8 L/100 km	8.7–9.0 L/100 km
2013–2020	3.5 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel drive	10.7–11.2 L/100 km	11.8–12.4 L/100 km	8.7–9.4 L/100 km
2013–2020	3.5 L, 6 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive	10.2–10.7 L/100 km	11.8 L/100 km	8.7–9.4 L/100 km
2014–2015	2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel drive	9.0 L/100 km	9.4 L/100 km	8.7 L/100 km
2014–2015	2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive	9.0 L/100 km	9.4 L/100 km	8.4 L/100 km
2010–2012	4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive	14.7 L/100 km	16.8 L/100 km	11.8 L/100 km
2005–2012	4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive	13.1–13.8 L/100 km	15.7–16.8 L/100 km	10.7–11.2 L/100 km
2010–2012	5.6 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive	15.7–16.8 L/100 km	18.1 L/100 km	13.1 L/100 km
2005–2009	4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive	14.7 L/100 km	16.8 L/100 km	11.8–12.4 L/100 km
2004, 2008–2009	5.6 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive	16.8 L/100 km	18.1–19.6 L/100 km	13.1–13.8 L/100 km
2004, 2008–2009	5.6 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive	15.7–16.8 L/100 km	18.1–19.6 L/100 km	12.4–13.1 L/100 km
+8 more configurations

Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.

EU type-approval data

Years	Powertrain	Engine	Power	Mass	CO₂
2011–2015	Diesel	2488 cm³	140 kW (190 PS)	2185–2300 kg	224–238 g/km (NEDC)
2011–2015	Diesel	2993 cm³	170 kW (231 PS)	2285–2417 kg	250 g/km (NEDC)
2011–2013	Diesel	2991 cm³	170 kW (231 PS)	2285–2335 kg	250 g/km (NEDC)

Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.

Key specifications

Key specifications
Specification	Value
EPA size class	Standard SUV, Small SUV, SUV
Model years in EPA data	2000–2020, 2022–2026
Powertrains	Petrol, Hybrid
Engine displacement	2.5–5.6 L
Cylinders	4, 6, 8
Transmission types	Automatic, CVT, Manual
Drive	Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive
Fuel	Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium)
Configurations listed	92
Forced induction	Supercharged (on some versions)
Start-stop system	On some versions
Powertrains (EU)	Diesel
Engine displacement (EU)	2,488–2,993 cm³
Power (EU)	140–170 kW (190–231 PS)
Mass in running order (EU)	2,185–2,417 kg
Wheelbase (EU)	2,852 mm

Years and markets

Years and markets
Specification	Value
Model years (US)	2000–2027
New registrations (EU)	2003, 2005–2017, 2022, 2024–2025

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

Component	Complaints	Most reported model years
Transmission and drivetrain	2367	2005, 2006, 2013
Engine and cooling	1706	2005, 2006, 2007
Fuel and propulsion	890	2005, 2006, 2007
Airbags	560	2013, 2014, 2015
Electrical system	444	2005, 2006, 2013
Brakes	410	2013, 2014, 2022
Body and structure	302	2000, 2013, 2014
Suspension	279	2000, 2001, 2002
Speed control and cruise	273	2005, 2013, 2015
Steering	212	2000, 2001, 2006

Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2020, 2022–2025: 6301 complaints, 191 with a crash and 25 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.

Recalls

Nissan Pathfinder recall: Air Bags:frontalAir Bags:frontal · 2013-09-26 Nissan Pathfinder recall: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And LinesPower Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines · 2014-03-26 Nissan Pathfinder recall: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switchExterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · 2016-05-31 Nissan Pathfinder recall: Service BrakesService Brakes · 2013-04-12 Nissan Pathfinder recall: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switchExterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch · 2021-01-20 Nissan Pathfinder recall: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latchLatches/locks/linkages:hood:latch · 2022-06-13

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