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Nissan Pathfinder: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
42 complaints · 1 recalls
68 complaints · 2 recalls
97 complaints · 1 recalls
133 complaints · 5 recalls
73 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
76 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
183 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
105 complaints · 2 recalls
318 complaints · 5 recalls
572 complaints · 11 recalls
889 complaints · 11 recalls
23 complaints · 2 recalls
45 complaints · 2 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2011?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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