DecodedCars2024 Nissan Pathfinder
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- S/Sv 4dr SUV, Sl/Platinum 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 8
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 21 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 197.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4,478–4,594 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Seats up to 83 rows of seating.
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 23 MPG combined, 19% below the 2024 small SUV average of 28.3 MPG.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder is a small SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,478 lb (S/Sv 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 19% worse than the 2024 small SUV average of 28.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.
What changed for 2024
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2023 Pathfinder — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Pathfinder →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Smyrna, Tennessee
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2024 Pathfinder configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S/Sv 4dr SUV | 197.2 in | 78 in | 70.9 in | 114.2 in | 65.4 / 65.4 in | 4,478 lb | 56/44 |
| Sl/Platinum 4dr SUV | 197.2 in | 78 in | 70.9 in | 114.2 in | 65.4 / 65.4 in | 4,594 lb | 56/44 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 23 | -19% | $2,900 | 388 |
| Pathfinder 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | -8% | $2,900 | 379 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | +15% | $3,050 | 400 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 23 / 21 | -16% | $3,900 | 418 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15.5% |
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.9% |
Similar 2024 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder (this car) | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2024 Toyota 4Runner | 17 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2024 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| 2024 Toyota Highlander | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 7 |
| 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 18 |
| 2024 Kia Telluride | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
Recalls (2)
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Mar 5, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V176000 · 12,019 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- 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. 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.
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module · Feb 27, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · 351 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2024 Nissan Pathfinder is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Nissan Pathfinder buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Service Brakes — 24 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Engine — 19 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Electrical System — 17 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 19,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Pathfinder years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pathfinder | 23 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 0 | 15 |
| 2025 Pathfinder | 23 | 197.2 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 56 |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 23 | 197.2 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 107 |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 23 | 197.2 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 136 |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 23 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 48 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 23 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 76 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 23 | 198.4 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 78 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 23 | 198.4 in | Not rated | 2 | 188 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 23 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 107 |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 26 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 6 | 321 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 26 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 12 | 531 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 22 | 197.2 in | Not rated | 11 | 546 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Nissan. How we calculate this →