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2007 Nissan Pathfinder

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Pathfinder years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder are substantially higher than the model-year median of 97.

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561Owner complaints

Model-year median: 97

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
67
20041,050
2005837
2006561
2007328
200837
200940
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
337Engine And Engine Cooling
128Engine
114Fuel System, Gasoline
67Fuel/propulsion System
39
All reported categories
Unknown Or Other
35Electrical System
25Vehicle Speed Control
24Air Bags
23Fuel System, Other
14Steering
6Suspension
5Electronic Stability Control (esc)
4Seat Belts
4Visibility
4Service Brakes
3Structure
3Tires
3Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2Visibility/wiper
2Seats
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

500 reports with mileage · 61 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 337 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 128 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 114 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

23 reports
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150,000 miles · Mar 28, 2023
Air Bags

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer nor the manufac…

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The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ODI #11514157

Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2021
Air Bags

IT'S TURN ON EMERGENCY LIGHT

NHTSA ODI #11398610

Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2021
Air BagsFuel/propulsion SystemWheels

I HAVE 2007 PATHFINDER THE AIR BAG LIGHTS STAYS ON WONT GO OFF THE GAS TANK NEVER GOES TO FUEL IT STAY ON EMPTY, AND WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD THE ROAD THE CAR DIES AND THE TIRES SENSERWONT GO OFF TRIED PUT AIR IN THE TIRES STILL WONT GO OFF,I CAN HANDLE THE TIRED SENSOR NOT GOING OFF BUT WHEN THE CAR AIR BAG LIGHTS NOT WORKING A…

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I HAVE 2007 PATHFINDER THE AIR BAG LIGHTS STAYS ON WONT GO OFF THE GAS TANK NEVER GOES TO FUEL IT STAY ON EMPTY, AND WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD THE ROAD THE CAR DIES AND THE TIRES SENSERWONT GO OFF TRIED PUT AIR IN THE TIRES STILL WONT GO OFF,I CAN HANDLE THE TIRED SENSOR NOT GOING OFF BUT WHEN THE CAR AIR BAG LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND THE GAS TANK NOT WORK AND THE THING KEEPS TRY TO DIE ON ME DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD AM NEEDED HELP, IT TRY TO DIE IN TOWN RUN DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN IT DIES AND THOUGHT I WAS OUT OF GAS BUT WHEN YOU FILL THE GAS TANK WHERE IT WONT TAKE NO MORE GAS YOU NO SOMETHING NOT RIGHT WHEN IT STILL WANTS TO DIE THIS 2007 PATHFINDER AS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR IT DID NOT START DIE UP INTILL ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO,

NHTSA ODI #11386716

181,100 miles · Dec 12, 2020
Air Bags

IS TURN ON LIGHT EMERGENCY TO AIRBAGS .THE CAR IT IS IN HOME

NHTSA ODI #11383135

180,000 miles · Jun 3, 2019
Air Bags

AIRBAG - MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I SAW THAT THERE IS A RECALL. HOWEVER, THE NISSAN DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. SEATBELTS - I HAVE TO INSERT INTO THE FASTENER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE CLICKING IN PLACE. OTHER IS MY MAIN HORN. DOES NOT WORK AND HAS NOT WORKED FOR OVER A YEAR.

NHTSA ODI #11217548

112,000 miles · Mar 4, 2019
Air BagsPower Train

2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 112,000 MILES WAS DRIVEN TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN IN ASHEVILLE FOR SERVICE REGARDING ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING IMPROPERLY. AFTER WAITING 4 HOURS, I WAS DELIVERED A QUOTE FOR OVER $7,000 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF MY RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, THERMOSTAT, AND AIRBAG SYSTEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHIC…

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2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH 112,000 MILES WAS DRIVEN TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN IN ASHEVILLE FOR SERVICE REGARDING ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING IMPROPERLY. AFTER WAITING 4 HOURS, I WAS DELIVERED A QUOTE FOR OVER $7,000 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF MY RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, THERMOSTAT, AND AIRBAG SYSTEM. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 6 MONTHS AGO WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM FLOW HONDA OF WINSTON-SALEM.

NHTSA ODI #11184033

Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2018
Air BagsFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON AND WONT GO OFF. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN A WRECK IN THE AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. MY FUEL PUMP SENSOR HAS ALREADY STOPPED WORKING AND HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS NEEDLE AND THE DIGITAL MILES TILL EMPTY. ALSO THE LOCK FOR THE HATCH WINDOW DOES NOT WORK MY HATCH WINDOW IS ALWAYS OPEN.

NHTSA ODI #11139885

Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2018
Air Bags

WHEN THE CAR ENGINE IS ON, THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND IT DOESN'T GO OFF, EVEN WHILE DRIVING. THE OWNER MANUAL STATES NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHILE IT'S IN THIS STATE. TO HAVE IT CHECKED BY A NISSAN DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THIS VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED AS I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION.

NHTSA ODI #11084761

100,000 miles · Jul 17, 2017
Air BagsEnginePower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID HAD MIXED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED, IT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID HAD MIXED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. UPDATED 10/18/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED MALFUNCTIONING AIRBAGS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11005949

117,000 miles · Jul 19, 2016
Air BagsCrashInjury

MY WIFE WAS IN A HEAD ON CRASH, A MAN TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF HER SHE HIT HIM. THE WREAK WAS HEAD ON FOR HER TRUCK AND SIDE IMPACT FOR HIM. THANK GOD SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT BECAUSE NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE SPEED LIMIT IN THAT AREA IS 45 MPH. HOW DOES A HEAD ON CRASH AT 45 MPH NOT DEPLOY ON THE DRIVER SIDE? WE BOUGH…

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MY WIFE WAS IN A HEAD ON CRASH, A MAN TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF HER SHE HIT HIM. THE WREAK WAS HEAD ON FOR HER TRUCK AND SIDE IMPACT FOR HIM. THANK GOD SHE WAS WEARING HER SEAT BELT BECAUSE NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE SPEED LIMIT IN THAT AREA IS 45 MPH. HOW DOES A HEAD ON CRASH AT 45 MPH NOT DEPLOY ON THE DRIVER SIDE? WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM AN INDEPENDENT DEALER IN DALLAS TX IN 2010.

NHTSA ODI #10886024

Official recalls

1

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

Dec 29, 2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

DP12004 · Transmission Failures

Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.