Nissan Pathfinder 4WD Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Nissan Pathfinder 4WD Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 0 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder SUV 4WD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder SUV RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2010 | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2009 | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2008 | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated |
| 2003 | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 |
| 2002 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. 4x4 w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated |
| 1999 | 1999 Nissan Pathfinder4-DR.4x4 (1999.5) w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | Not Rated |
| 1997 | 1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. 4x4 | Not Rated | 3 (picture) | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1995 | 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. 4x4 | Not Rated | 1 | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1994 | 1994 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. 4x4 | Not Rated | 1 | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1993 | 1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. 4x4 | Not Rated | 1 | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1992 | 1992 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. 4x4 | Not Rated | 1 | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
Fuel Efficiency
Nissan has manufactured models of Pathfinder 4WD for 34 years. They average 16.0 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2020 Pathfinder 4WD above average at 22 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2020 Pathfinder 4WD to be $1,750 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $1,500 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Pathfinder 4WD consumes about 15 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Pathfinder 4WD emits 401 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 6,015,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 286 trees would offset these emissions. The Pathfinder 4WD does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2019 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2018 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2017 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2016 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 19 | 14 |
| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 19 | 14 |
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 18 | 14 |
| 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 1999 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| 1996 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1994 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1992 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1991 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1990 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1989 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1988 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 14 | 17 | 13 |
| 1987 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 14 | 16 | 13 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Nissan Pathfinder 4WD has 59 different model options on record with the EPA since 1987. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 2019 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2018 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2017 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2016 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2015 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 2014 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 2013 Automatic (variable gear ratios), 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 2012 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2012 Automatic (S5), 8-cyl, 5.6 L | 15 | 18 | 13 |
| 2011 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2011 Automatic (S5), 8-cyl, 5.6 L | 15 | 18 | 13 |
| 2010 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2010 Automatic (S5), 8-cyl, 5.6 L | 14 | 18 | 13 |
| 2009 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2009 Automatic (S5), 8-cyl, 5.6 L | 14 | 18 | 13 |
| 2008 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2008 Automatic (S5), 8-cyl, 5.6 L | 14 | 18 | 12 |
| 2007 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 20 | 14 |
| 2006 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 19 | 14 |
| 2005 Automatic 5-spd, 6-cyl, 4.0 L | 16 | 19 | 14 |
| 2004 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 15 | 18 | 14 |
| 2003 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 15 | 18 | 14 |
| 2003 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| 2002 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 15 | 17 | 13 |
| 2002 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| 2001 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 2001 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.5 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 2000 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 2000 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 1999 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1999 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 1998 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1998 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| 1997 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1997 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| 1996 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1996 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.3 L | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| 1995 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1995 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1994 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1994 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1993 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1993 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1992 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1992 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1991 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1991 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1990 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1990 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1989 Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| 1989 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| 1989 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 15 | 17 | 14 |
| 1988 Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| 1988 Automatic 4-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| 1988 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 | 17 | 13 |
| 1987 Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.4 L | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| 1987 Automatic 3-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 | 15 | 14 |
| 1987 Manual 5-spd, 6-cyl, 3.0 L | 14 | 16 | 13 |