Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 561 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V690000 FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 337 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 128 complaints
- Engine 114 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 67 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 39 complaints
- Unknown or Other 35 complaints
Of the 561 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 561 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder exhibits a concerning number of powertrain issues, highlighted by 337 complaints. Alongside recorded engine and fuel system complaints, these issues contribute to a higher cost-of-ownership and reduced reliability over time. Recalls focusing on suspension and airbag components further indicate potential safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $2,500–$4,000 | very common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| fuel pump | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| airbags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| alternator | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$700 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement once by 100,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Overheating engine
- Fuel system leaks
- Check engine light illumination
- Strange noises during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.