Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 837 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V517000 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V075000 FUEL TANK SHELLS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V690000 FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E046000 TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 450 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 185 complaints
- Engine 147 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 135 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 71 complaints
- Unknown or Other 43 complaints
Of the 837 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 837 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Nissan Pathfinder has notable issues with engine cooling, suspension, and fuel system integrity, leading to a below-average reliability rating. Several recalls around engine and fuel systems increase maintenance concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine control module | 80,000–100,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| Fuel gauge sensor | 70,000–90,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| Front suspension | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| Airbag system | 90,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel gauge inaccuracies
- Unstable idle or stalling
- Clunking noises in suspension
- Airbag warning light
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.