2018 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Pathfinder | 2020 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 185 | 98 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 0 |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder
2020 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.