2007 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pathfinder years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 561 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. That ranks 5th out of 31 Pathfinder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (337 complaints, 60%), typically at around 107,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 561owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 337 | 60% | 107,000 | “transmission fluid” (27%) | $5,950 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 128 | 23% | 103,000 | “transmission fluid” (37%) | — |
| Engine problems | 114 | 20% | 106,000 | “radiator transmission” (19%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 67 | 12% | 52,800 | “fuel gauge” (58%) | $760 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 7% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 35 | 6% | 114,800 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 4% | 112,870 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 23 | 4% | 114,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 14 | 2% | 53,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 1% | 90,368 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 1% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | 27,521 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Nissan Pathfinder recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.
Risk: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Transmission Failures (DP12004) — opened Jun 11, 2012, closed Oct 22, 2016.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Body frame right and left has holes in the frame rusting out. Hole about 4 inches long and the wide entire frame at rear over the tires
Ref. No. 11452064 dated May 12. 2023 After contacting the servicing dealership, a reply was received acknowledging coolant and transmission fluid cross-contamination was discovered. Along with the other complaints already received, I hope this is enough to proof to finally substantiate just…
Thereâs was a recall on the control arm⦠I took it in to Nissan and was told mine was not affected.. so it was not fixed. A year or two has passed and my whole suspension needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact noticed that there was unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the radiator and noticed that the coolant was leaking from the radiator. An…
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the cause of the failure could not be…
Other Nissan Pathfinder years
← 2006 Pathfinder · 2008 Pathfinder →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pathfinder | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 Pathfinder | 54 | 1 |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 85 | 2 |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 104 | 1 |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 136 | 5 |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 48 | 0 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 76 | 2 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 78 | 3 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 186 | 2 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 105 | 2 |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 321 | 5 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 575 | 11 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 890 | 11 |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 23 | 2 |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 45 | 2 |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 40 | 4 |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 328 | 4 |
| 2007 | 561 | 1 |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 837 | 3 |
| 2005 Pathfinder | 1,050 | 2 |
| 2004 Pathfinder | 67 | 3 |
| 2003 Pathfinder | 110 | 3 |
| 2002 Pathfinder | 156 | 5 |
| 2001 Pathfinder | 230 | 3 |
| 2000 Pathfinder | 112 | 2 |
| 1999 Pathfinder | 104 | 2 |
| 1998 Pathfinder | 149 | 2 |
| 1997 Pathfinder | 217 | 2 |
| 1996 Pathfinder | 159 | 3 |
| 1995 Pathfinder | 170 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 337 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pathfinder model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.