2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2009 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 Nissan Pathfinder | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 561 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 79 | 87 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,830 mi | 91,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 337 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 128 | 4 |
| Engine | 114 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 67 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 39 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 36 | 0 |
| Overheating | 35 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
2009 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.