Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Nissan Pathfinder has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 37 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V067000 Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V401000 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS PRODUCTS/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- 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
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
Of the 37 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 37 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Nissan Pathfinder shows an average reliability rating due to moderate airbag and powertrain complaints, and multiple recalls affecting safety and parts. Other components have fewer issues, but owners should monitor powertrain and airbag systems particularly.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| brake system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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.
- Change oil and filter every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check every 30,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Replace cabin air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rattling in suspension
- Delayed gear shifts
- Brake pedal vibration
- Airbag warning light
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.