repaired · 2026 Q1
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. An unsecured lap belt pretensioner will not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2024 Nissan PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 87 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-154 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder has problems
87 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
19Engine
17Electrical system
9Power train
9Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control
7Visibility/wiper
6Structure
5Wheels
2414 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 25 | 1 |
| Engine | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 24 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2024 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Pathfinder year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pathfinder median. How we score
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'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings
2024 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Pathfinder owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Bought the car with 31000 miles. Year of the ca is 2024. Bought it from Honda of Kenosha. CarFax states they have done a 176 point inspection.. During test drive everything was normal. After buying the car and driving on [XXX] to Milwaukee, the car wonders left and right following groves on the…
I am reporting premature and potentially abnormal rear brake wear on my 2024 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 19,600 miles. During an inspection, the Nissan dealership (Nissan City of Red Bank) measured the rear brake pads at only 1 mm, while the front brake pads measured 6 mm. The dealership…
Legend Nissan service states at 13,623 miles my vehicle needs rear brake pads & rotors resurfaced. They initially stated they will pay for parts, but I will have to pay for labor. I have been driving for over 40 years & never had a vehicle need brakes & rotors at 13,623 miles. This is a…
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