Nissan Pathfinder 2WD

19892026 · 60 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
17
Best
23

The Nissan Pathfinder 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 60 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 2026. Over this period, the Pathfinder 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 17 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2025
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2024
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2023
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2015
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2012
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2011
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,050152217MPG
2009
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2009
5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131915MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2008
5.6L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131815MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500142117MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500142117MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2001
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
2001
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 2-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1998
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750141816MPG
1998
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1997
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1997
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1996
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1996
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000151615MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
23
2025
23
2024
23
2023
23
2022
23
2020
23
2019
23
2018
23
2017
23
2016
23
2015
23
2014
22
2013
22
2012
17
2011
17
2010
17
2009
17
2008
17
2007
17
2006
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Pathfinder 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Pathfinder 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun Pathfinder grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,421
Total Deaths
707

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
18.9%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
14.1%
DUI Involved
16.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
13%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes181
Fatalities
79
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2022
Fatal Crashes168
Fatalities
72
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2021
Fatal Crashes153
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2020
Fatal Crashes135
Fatalities
68
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes139
Fatalities
80
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2018
Fatal Crashes145
Fatalities
67
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2017
Fatal Crashes135
Fatalities
68
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes141
Fatalities
83
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2015
Fatal Crashes122
Fatalities
72
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2014
Fatal Crashes102
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.48

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2025
1
2024
2
2023
1
2022
5
2018
1
2017
2
2014
3
2013
11
2012
1
2011
1
2010
2
2008
2
2006
1
2005
3
2004
1
2002
4
2001
1
1999
2
1997
1
1996
5
1994
2
1989
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory