2024 Nissan Pathfinder: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder: 2 recalls, 84 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #24V154000 · 2024 · 351 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An air bag that deploys improperly May not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #24V176000 · 2024 · 12,019 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (24): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (3).
- Other / unknown (19): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), stalls / loses power (3).
- Engine (18): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), electrical failure (5).
- Electrical (17): the most common themes are electrical failure (7), stalls / loses power (4).
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder has 84 owner complaints, ranking #22 of 36 Pathfinder model years for complaints (well below the 203 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (52 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 13,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2023 (104 complaints, 1 recalls), 2025 (51 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 27 | 23 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2024 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (24), other / unknown (19), engine (18).
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (3.5 L, Automatic (S9)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.