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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
Owner complaints (48)
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder (1 crashes reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #28 for the most complaints (median 104).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Service brakes | 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Back over prevention | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Nissan Pathfinder version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum 3.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.