2010 Model Year

Nissan Pathfinder

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
40
Recalls
3
Crashes
2
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

10E019000 May 2010

Other

No consequence data available

10V208000 May 2010

Other

No consequence data available

10V115000 Mar 2010

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Air Bags
Mar 2025

On 01/20/25, I brought my vehicle to Nissan of Downtown L.A , to fix a manufacturer recall of drivers side airbag. The invoice indicates "Inspect Dr...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

rear sub frame rusted through. Vans in Mansfield Ohio showed us were were the frame was completely rusted out.

Suspension
Dec 2023

I had a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder that was “bought back” by Nissan after 6 years of use because of a “rusted frame” and now once again I have a 2010 Niss...

Air Bags
Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated tha...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2022

I was traveling at approx. 35 mph when the car shuddered violently for a second or two, all panel lights lit up and everything completely shut down wh...

Brakes
Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light at approximately 35 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal...

Power Train
May 2022

Coolant leaked into transmission causing transmission failure . Car maker will not acknowledge the problem. Car towed to repair shop. Told $6000.00 f...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2021

Transmission completely crapped out on me due to the radiator leaking into it.

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Sep 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNIN...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2020

SERVICE ENGINE SOON, LIGHT TURNED ON AS SOON AS I TURNED ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE NOT TURNED OFF SINCE AND FOR NO REASON, UNTIL I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has 40 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 2 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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