Nissan Pathfinder Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Pathfinder across 25 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (71). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (35% of reports).
- 325fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 113 of 325 complaints (35%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 35 of 325 complaints (11%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 23 of 325 complaints (7%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 21 of 325 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Nissan Pathfinder at $650, and half of them between $480 and $1,150.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 228 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 325 complaints, 1 a fire.
Nissan Pathfinder fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 21 | 20% | — |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 2 | 3% | 246 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 8 | 4% | 43,328 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 11 | 3% | 43,706 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 12 | 2% | 56,153 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 18 | 2% | 7,950 |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 3 | 8% | 96,271 |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 51 | 16% | 97,150 |
| 2007 Pathfinder | 39 | 7% | 94,000 |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 71 | 8% | 98,173 |
| 2005 Pathfinder | 31 | 3% | 101,000 |
| 2004 Pathfinder | 6 | 9% | 132,220 |
| 2003 Pathfinder | 13 | 12% | 138,000 |
| 2002 Pathfinder | 8 | 5% | 150,000 |
| 2001 Pathfinder | 5 | 2% | 100,005 |
| 1998 Pathfinder | 3 | 2% | 148,800 |
| 1997 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 1995 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% | 100,800 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Pathfinder. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased new 1/15/2025. First issue with this car happened Oct 2025 with something electrical drawing power. This caused AT codes, auto start/stop codes, front and rear collision codes etc. Took it in they charged the battery and told be they didnt know what was causing the draw. Replaced the…
Both sluggish to begin acceleration and car acceleration on its own after a passing throttle up. It was as if the throttle stuck open for more than 5 seconds.
My vehicle has the idle stop feature. When at a red light, the vehicle shut off and went into idle mode. However, when the light turned green, and I removed my foot from the brake and pressed the gas, nothing happened. The vehicle had shut off entirely and when I turned it back on, it was in…
serious incident that happened. While we were driving heading uphill to the beach, the check engine light and multiple warnings suddenly appeared. It said 'transmission error' and 'engine power reduced,' and the car just shut down with the kids inside. We were at risk of the car rolling backwards…
8/28/23: fuel pump replacement at just 16 miles, 10/12/23: check engine light with no documented repair, only that the code was cleared and the vehicle test driven, 12/18/25: pre-delivery inspection revealed clicking noise while turning and a leaking oil pressure switch requiring replacement parts…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Pathfinders have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 325 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Pathfinder. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Pathfinder fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners report a typical cost of $650 (half paid between $480 and $1,150), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Pathfinder?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 113 of 325 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (35).
Other Nissan Pathfinder problems
- Power Train problems (2,444)
- Engine problems (969)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (831)
- Air Bags problems (600)
- Suspension problems (546)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (505)
- Electrical System problems (461)
- Structure problems (419)
See all Nissan Pathfinder problems.