2007 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
79/100
#5 most-complained of 20 Pathfinder years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has 561 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 79 out of 100 — #5 highest of 20 Pathfinder model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (337 complaints, 60% of the total). Complaints report 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 561
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2007 Nissan Pathfinder problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain337 (60%)
- Engine257 (46%)
- Fuel System119 (21%)
- Other35 (6%)
- Electrical System25 (4%)
- Airbags23 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (2%)
- Brakes8 (1%)
- Steering6 (1%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (1%)
2007 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 08V690000Dec 29, 2008Airbags242,720 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.
Risk: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,850
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Pathfinder years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder ranks #5 of 20 among Pathfinder model years (Complaint Index 79/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 561 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
- The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (337 complaints), engine (257 complaints), and fuel system (119 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 99,190 miles.
- Does the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently reported 2008, covering airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
- EPA rates the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder at 16.5 MPG combined (14.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.