Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 188 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 #19V807000 Brake Fluid Can Leak Into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V601000 Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 83 complaints
- Unknown or Other 41 complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Service Brakes 11 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
Of the 188 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 188 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder receives a below-average rating due to a moderate number of owner complaints and two recall campaigns. The engine, powertrain, and electrical systems have drawn most complaints, suggesting potential reliability concerns. While serious issues haven't been overwhelmingly frequent, they warrant attention, especially considering brake system recalls which could affect safety.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Power Train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical System | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor service
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery checks and replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Cabin and engine air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Delayed transmission engagement
- Erratic electrical behavior
- ABS warning light
- Unusual noises from engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.