Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 76 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
Of the 76 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 76 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$7,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder receives a below-average rating due to prevalent issues with its braking system and engine reliability, highlighted by significant recall and complaint data regarding these components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $550–$750 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | occasional |
| Back-up camera | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Coolant change every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Battery inspection annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light on
- Engine rough idle
- Delayed camera display
- Brake pedal vibration
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.