2024 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder.

20232025
Complaints
93
per 10K Sold
12.5
US Sales
74,556
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

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

#116 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:19,250 mi
#211 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#39 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder.

Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,250
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,500
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tether, Lower Anchor (On Car Seat Or Vehicle)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,370 vehicles.

24V176000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~12,019 affected

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."

24V154000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~351 affected

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.

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2024 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ

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

Is the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder has 93 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (16 complaints, avg 19,250 mi); Brakes (11 complaints); Electrical Faults (9 complaints). 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 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 12,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 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 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,370 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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