2007 Ford Freestyle vs 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Freestyle | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 893 | 561 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 9 | 79 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,400 mi | 99,830 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 360 | 337 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 428 | 24 |
| Engine | 93 | 114 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 74 | 128 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 43 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 39 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 25 |
| Fuel System, Other | 15 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 331 | 14 |
| Stalling | 159 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 48 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 46 |
| Overheating | 0 | 35 |
2007 Ford Freestyle
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.