Worst 2009 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 9 | — | — | 74,548 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 87,900 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 120,420 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 78,617 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~412,638 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
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2009 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder?
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Does the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder?
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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