Nissan Pathfinder 4WD

19872026 · 64 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
17
Best
23

The Nissan Pathfinder 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 64 different configurations spanning model years 1987 through 2026. Over this period, the Pathfinder 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 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 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2025
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2024
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2023
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2022
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2020
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700202722MPG
2019
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2018
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2017
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2016
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2015
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2014
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2013
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2012
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2012
5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131815MPG
2011
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2011
5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,600131815MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2010
5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,950131814MPG
2009
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2009
5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,950131814MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2008
5.6L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,950121814MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2004
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
2003
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2002
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
2001
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
2001
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141615MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141615MPG
1998
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1998
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141615MPG
1997
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1997
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000151715MPG
1996
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1996
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1994
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1993
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1992
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1991
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1990
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1989
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300131514MPG
1989
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,000141715MPG
1988
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151716MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,300141614MPG
1988
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
1987
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750151816MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$4,300141514MPG
1987
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
23
2025
23
2024
23
2023
23
2022
23
2020
22
2019
22
2018
22
2017
22
2016
22
2015
22
2014
21
2013
21
2012
16
2011
16
2010
16
2009
16
2008
16
2007
16
2006
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Pathfinder 4WD) 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 4WD. 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
1,425
Total Deaths
711

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
19.0%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
14.2%
DUI Involved
16.1%
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 Crashes154
Fatalities
70
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2020
Fatal Crashes136
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.51
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 Crashes124
Fatalities
74
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2014
Fatal Crashes102
Fatalities
49
Deaths/Crash
0.48

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

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
1988
1
1987
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory