MPGTerminal
42/100
2024Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRegular

2024 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD

EPA ID: 47139
20
City MPG
23
Combined MPG
23MPG· Average
27
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD achieves an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s9), this small sport utility vehicle 2wd features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2024 Pathfinder 2WD produces approximately 388 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Pathfinder 2WD performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,600, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $2,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel TypeRegular
Engine3.5L 6-cyl
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions388 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemEquipped
GHG Score5/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$2,600
5-Year Cost DeltaSave $2,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
22.6
Impact vs EPA
+$36
/ year
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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$552/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$13,860
41.8%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$11,413
34.4%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$7,459
22.5%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.2%
Total 5-Year Cost$33,132

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #24V176000·2024-04-18
critical
Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection," 209 "Seat Belt Assemblies," and 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the left-side front lap seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD106 and PD107.

Campaign #24V154000·2024-04-10
critical
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$2,600
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Save $2,250

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Combined23 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

77.6 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 96 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 6.5 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.