{"id":"2017_nissan_pathfinder","make":"Nissan","make_slug":"nissan","model":"Pathfinder","model_slug":"pathfinder","year":2017,"url":"/nissan/pathfinder/2017/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38163,"model":"Pathfinder 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":27,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":395,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 EST 2016"},{"id":38165,"model":"Pathfinder 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":26,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":404,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 EST 2016"},{"id":38166,"model":"Pathfinder 4WD Platinum","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":26,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":415,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 EST 2016"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"19V807000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-11-08","owner_notified":"2019-12-16","units":391479,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles.  These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population.  The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.","consequence":"A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge.  Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020.  Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Note:  If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V601000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2018-09-07","owner_notified":"2018-10-29","units":215124,"summary":"Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles.  The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.","consequence":"A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began October 29, 2018.  Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up.  If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":70,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":186,"crash":8,"fire":2,"injured":8,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",83],["Unspecified",41],["Power Train",34],["Electrical System",27],["Service Brakes",11],["Fuel/Propulsion System",8]],"by_year":{"2017":8,"2018":20,"2019":38,"2020":39,"2021":22,"2022":13,"2023":13,"2024":16,"2025":12,"2026":5},"excerpts":[["2022-10-06","Forward Collision Avoidance","When traveling more than 10-15 miles, the FEB/ICC warning comes on without notice or reason, disables the cruise control and slows the car suddenly. There is no way to reset it without stopping the vehicle and restarting it. Took Service Bulletin NTB19-033a to the Action Nissan dealer in Nashville, TN. Despite it clear\u2026"],["2022-09-02","Engine","Nissan 2017 pathfinder 67000 miles.engine making noise went to dealership.I call Nissan consumer affairs but no assistance.dealership told engine failure."],["2022-07-28","Electrical System","Cooling fan bearing rattling before it goes out and causes a vehicle to catch fire or overheat"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.179,"seats":7,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.174,"seats":7,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":42,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":5,"complaints":186},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}