Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 78 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 #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V601000 Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints
Of the 78 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 78 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder receives an average rating largely due to issues with the brake system, including the ABS, which has been subject to multiple recalls. Complaints about the service brakes are the most numerous, with other issues being less prevalent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Brake fluid leakage | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad inspection every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning light frequently on
- Unusual noises during braking
- Inconsistent braking response
- Electrical failures or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.