2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2007 Toyota RAV4
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 Nissan Pathfinder | 2007 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 561 | 1,003 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 309 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,830 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 337 | 53 |
| Engine | 114 | 195 |
| Steering | 6 | 271 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 128 | 41 |
| Suspension | 5 | 125 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 101 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 99 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 76 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 29 |
| Stalling | 36 | 34 |
| Overheating | 35 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 29 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
2007 Toyota RAV4
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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.