Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 321 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V420000 Malfunctioning Hood Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V020000 Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V681000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V012000 Front Hub Assembly Bolts May Loosen and Fall Off NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 79 complaints
- Power Train 77 complaints
- Engine 74 complaints
- Air Bags 55 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 27 complaints
Of the 321 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 321 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder shows a below-average reliability with five recalls and 321 owner complaints. Common issues include problems with the powertrain, engine, and airbags. The frequency of complaints suggests potential costly repairs over time. While the vehicle has a moderate number of recalls, the evidence is sufficient to indicate reliability concerns that may affect ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical System | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Persistent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.