2019 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder ranks 14th out of 20 model years, with 76 complaints and a Complaint Index of 32. It carries a Caution verdict, capped because of a park-outside recall, even though its complaint volume is moderate compared to worse years like 2013 and 2014.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 32/100
- #14 of 20 Pathfinder years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 76
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2019 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine21 (28%)
- Other20 (26%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (22%)
- Brakes15 (20%)
- Electrical System12 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (12%)
- Structure & Body7 (9%)
- Airbags4 (5%)
- Fuel System4 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking activates or disables unexpectedly, in one case failing to stop the vehicle before a collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to fully deploy or only partially emerged during frontal impacts.
- A seat belt reportedly unlatched after a rear-end collision at highway speed.
- The engine reportedly shook and produced a thumping sensation while idling in gear.
- Owners reported a loud bang or explosion-like noise while driving, followed by inspection finding no visible damage.
- A fuel odor was reported at startup along with an illuminated check engine light.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
2019 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2019 compared with other Pathfinder years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
- NHTSA lists 76 complaints for the 2019 Pathfinder with a Complaint Index of 32, ranking 14th out of 20 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, driven partly by a park-outside recall rather than complaint volume alone.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Engine issues account for 28% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 22% and Brakes at 20%. The median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for brakes involving a park-outside notice tied to an ABS actuator replacement, and one for a back-up camera software update affecting multiple Nissan models.
- How does the 2019 Pathfinder compare to other Pathfinder years?
- The 2019 model's Complaint Index of 32 is far lower than 2013 and 2014, which scored 100 and 95, but higher than 2020's Best-rated index of 21.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?
- EPA rates the 2019 Pathfinder at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.