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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 2026 Nissan Pathfinder.
Owner complaints (15)
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder (3 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 40 model years of this model, it ranks #38 for the most complaints (median 104).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Nissan Pathfinder version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S9) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S9) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum 3.5 L Automatic (S9) | 20 | 25 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek 3.5 L Automatic (S9) | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,900 |
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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.