Which Pathfinder years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Pathfinder, led by 2013 with 890 complaints and a complaint index of 100.

Which Enclave years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Enclave, with 2014 topping the list at 292 complaints and a complaint index of 100.

Does the Pathfinder or Enclave have more complaints?

The Pathfinder has 2,755 total complaints across 15 model years (184 per year) versus the Enclave's 1,737 across 16 model years (109 per year). Totals are not adjusted for sales volume.

Which has more recalls, Pathfinder or Enclave?

The Pathfinder has 32 recall campaigns versus 23 for the Enclave.

Which gets better fuel economy?

The Enclave averages 19.5 mpg combined and the Pathfinder averages 21.2 mpg combined across their model years.

Nissan Pathfinder vs Buick Enclave: Which Years to Avoid

Nissan Pathfinder years to avoid are 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2025; Buick Enclave years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2025. Pathfinder logs 2,755 total complaints (184/year, 32 recalls) versus Enclave's 1,737 (109/year, 23 recalls), though totals aren't sales-normalized.

Head to head

Nissan Pathfinder

Model years: 2010–2025 (15)
NHTSA complaints: 2,755
Per model year: 184
Recall campaigns: 32
Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 21.2
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.9 ★

Buick Enclave

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 1,737
Per model year: 109
Recall campaigns: 23
Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2014, 2025
Best years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Top problem area: Airbags
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 19.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 5.0 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Pathfinder				Enclave
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	40	4	16.5	Avoid	273	6	18.5
2011	Best	45	2	16	Avoid	212	6	18.5
2012	Best	23	2	16	Caution	132	6	18.5
2013	Avoid	890	11	21.5	Good	69	4	18.5
2014	Avoid	574	11	24	Avoid	292	7	18.5
2015	Avoid	320	5	23	Caution	171	5	18.5
2016	Good	105	2	22	Caution	141	4	17.5
2017	Caution	186	2	22	Caution	179	3	17.5
2018	Good	77	3	22	Good	64	0	20.5
2019	Good	76	2	22	Best	42	1	20.5
2020	Best	48	0	22	Good	59	6	20.5
2021	—	—	—	—	Best	25	2	20.5
2022	Caution	135	5	23	Best	13	1	20.5
2023	Caution	104	1	22.5	Good	21	0	20.5
2024	Caution	81	2	22.5	Best	7	0	20.5
2025	Avoid	51	1	22.5	Avoid	37	0	22

Complaint Index by year

Nissan Pathfinder

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Buick Enclave

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which Pathfinder years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Pathfinder, led by 2013 with 890 complaints and a complaint index of 100.
Which Enclave years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2025 as Avoid years for the Enclave, with 2014 topping the list at 292 complaints and a complaint index of 100.
Does the Pathfinder or Enclave have more complaints?: The Pathfinder has 2,755 total complaints across 15 model years (184 per year) versus the Enclave's 1,737 across 16 model years (109 per year). Totals are not adjusted for sales volume.
Which has more recalls, Pathfinder or Enclave?: The Pathfinder has 32 recall campaigns versus 23 for the Enclave.
Which gets better fuel economy?: The Enclave averages 19.5 mpg combined and the Pathfinder averages 21.2 mpg combined across their model years.