Used Nissan Pathfinder: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 456 complaints across these 7 years; the 2022 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2025
Most reported: electrical
25 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Fewest complaintsMost reported: electrical
38 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2023
Most reported: electrical
86 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2022
Most complaintsMost reported: brakes
119 complaints5 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: electrical
43 complaints0 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most reported: electrical
71 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: transmission
74 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Pathfinder from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 64 |
| Transmission | 10 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 60 |
| Brakes | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 58 | |
| Engine | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 32 |
Pathfinder generations and updates
First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.
Fifth generation
2022–2023
2023 update: Introduction of Rock Creek Edition; Wireless smartphone charging
Fourth generation
2013–2020
2017 update: Exterior update with new lights and direct-injected V6 engine
Mileages where Pathfinder problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000–26,000 miles | Premature rear brake pad wear | 2024 |
| 12,500–33,221 miles | Premature rear brake wear | 2023 |
| 20,000–28,000 miles | Premature rear brake wear | 2022 |
| 28,000–34,725 miles | Transmission shifting and power loss | 2022 |
| 55,139–87,000 miles | ABS and AEB warning lights | 2020 |
| 60,000–80,000 miles | CVT slipping and hesitation | 2020 |
Every Pathfinder recall to confirm
12 recalls cover the Pathfinderyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 2 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.
