Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 45 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 #11V592000 ENGINE OIL COOLER CONNECTOR BOLT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Suspension 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 5 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
Of the 45 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder has a moderate number of complaints (45) and two recalls, indicating an average reliability outlook. The most mentioned issues involve the air bags and engine, but no systemic pattern emerges from the limited data available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| Power train | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Tire rotations and balance
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission fluid service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Brake system warning
- Unsteady suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.