NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Nissan Pathfinder
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Nissan Pathfinder is a three-row midsize SUV that has long targeted family buyers who need genuine passenger capacity without stepping into full-size truck territory. Now in its fifth generation for the covered model years, it competes in one of the most hotly contested segments in America, going up against the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and Ford Explorer. Safety is a legitimate selling point here, but the full picture deserves a careful look.
Despite a strong crash-test showing, the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder carries a park-outside or stop-driving recall, so read the recall section first. It has 2 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Pathfinder as a practical, family-friendly three-row SUV with a comfortable interior and straightforward driving character. Most find it a competent if not segment-defining choice, praising its usable third row and ease of daily operation while noting it faces stiff competition from more dynamically polished rivals in the midsize SUV class.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13427
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP19V807000
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehic
Reported 2019-11-08
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA19V654000
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Reported 2019-09-12
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
73 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.