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NISSAN Pathfinder Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

76
Total Recalls
5.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.3)
14
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
6 B-
2001
7 B
2002
9 B+
2003
7 B-
2004
7 B-
2005
4 C
2006
5 B
2007
2 D-
2008
5 B-
2009
4 D+
2010
5 B-
2011
2 D+
2012
2 D
2013
11 A+

Most Common Components

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
21
AIR BAGS
20
SUSPENSION
8
STEERING
6
EQUIPMENT
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
STRUCTURE
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1

Most Severe Recalls

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES — The internal oil cooler hose in your Pathfinder is a small tube that helps keep your CVT transmission running smoothly. In some 2013 models made between April 18 and October 3, 201…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH — The brake light switch in your Pathfinder is a critical part that helps your brakes work properly. In some 2013-2014 models, it was installed incorrectly, causing the brake lights …

SERVICE BRAKES — Your Pathfinder's brake torque member is a crucial part that helps your front brakes function properly. Unfortunately, some 2013 models have a structural weakness due to improper c…

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH — The brake light switch in your Pathfinder is a small switch that helps control your brake lights. In some 2013-2015 models, this switch can get stuck, causing your brake lights to …

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL — The occupant classification system (OCS) is a computer that helps decide whether your passenger airbag should deploy in an accident. Unfortunately, some of these computers were ins…

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