2007 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

20062008
Complaints
846
per 10K Sold
134.2
US Sales
63,056
Crashes
16
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1327 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:112,403 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#2114 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:113,334 mi
#396 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:111,102 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

Transmission / Drivetrain
327
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,403
Engine Problems
114
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,334
Engine & Cooling
96
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,102
Gasoline Fuel System
62
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,999
Fuel System
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,687
Unintended Acceleration
24
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,630
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,796
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,577
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,844
Fuel System, Other
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,499
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,933
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,817
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,421
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,200
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has 846 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 327 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (327 complaints, avg 112,403 mi); Engine Problems (114 complaints, avg 113,334 mi); Engine & Cooling (96 complaints, avg 111,102 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,388 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder include 16 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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