Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Nissan Pathfinder has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 112 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V244000 FRAME/BODY STRUCTURE CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V435000 LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Structure 29 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 10 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
Of the 112 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 112 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Nissan Pathfinder has an average reliability outlook, with six recalls and 112 complaints. Primary issues include suspension, structure, and steering, though these are not overwhelmingly common. The available data is limited, suggesting repair rates are not extreme.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| steering | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | occasional |
| structure | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noise
- Steering wheel play
- Rust on body or frame
- Fuel smell near filler
- Inconsistent brake feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.