2007 Nissan Pathfinder: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2007 Nissan Pathfinder? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 561 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 2 2007 Nissan Pathfinder trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 2 trims analysed.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated22.8% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
22.8% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has 561 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Pathfinder
- Model year
- 2007
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 561
- Crash-related complaints
- 11
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 17
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 15 / 22
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems, Fuel System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for signs of failure or prior repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, engine, and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain for signs of failure or prior repairs.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, engine, and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder are heavily concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain and engine systems, with over half of all reports involving these areas. A smaller but notable number of complaints relate to fuel system issues and unintended acceleration. The data suggests potential reliability concerns, but the low confidence level and consumer-submitted nature of the reports limit definitive conclusions.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints account for the largest share of reports.
- Engine problems are the second most frequently reported component.
- Fuel system and unintended acceleration complaints are present but less common.
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Engine Problems
- Fuel System
All 2007 Nissan Pathfinder Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 337 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 242 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 81 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 67 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | 5 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 23 | 3 | — | — | |
| Other | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Body frame right and left has holes in the frame rusting out. Hole about 4 inches long and the wide entire frame at rear over the tires
Ref. No. 11452064 dated May 12. 2023 After contacting the servicing dealership, a reply was received acknowledging coolant and transmission fluid cross-contamination was discovered. Along with the other complaints already received, I hope this is enough to proof to finally subst…
There’s was a recall on the control arm… I took it in to Nissan and was told mine was not affected.. so it was not fixed. A year or two has passed and my whole suspension needs to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact noticed that there was unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the radiator and noticed that the coolant was leaking from the radi…
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 c…
I get regular Maintenance on my car and have owned it for numerous years. I was driving on a major highway & with no warning the car shut off and locked up. The power steering was completely gone. If it hadn't been for going down hill I probably would of gotten hit as I tried to…
Defective radiator cross contaminated coolant and transmission fluid lines causing transmission failure and engine damage.
The vehicle jolted without warning And would not move. The transmission cooling lines ruptured in the radiator causing a complete Destruction,pink fluid oozed out of the Radiator. This was due to a Nissan defect that Was NEVER informed us of this problem that could have caused o…
IT'S TURN ON EMERGENCY LIGHT
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACE TWICE.
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…
IS TURN ON LIGHT EMERGENCY TO AIRBAGS .THE CAR IT IS IN HOME
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WATER ON TRANSMISSION FLUID
THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. SLOW MOVING . THEN VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. ENGINE CODE U1000. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY REPLACED THE STARTED. I PAID THEM 400.00. I GOT IN THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. THE MECHANIC REPLACED A 20A FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX FOR THE …
TRANSMISSION COOLER BUSTED CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO MIX WITH COOLANT
JUST PURCHASED MY 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE ( 4X4) WITH 55,000 MILES ON IT ( OUR FAULT SIGN UNSEEN) FROM OUT OF STATE ( FLORIDA DEALERSHIP) I BELIEVE IT WAS ORIGINALLY A VA CAR. WE HAD IT HAULED UP VIA TRUCK TO WISCONSIN. NOW MIND YOU WE HAVE PAID FOR THIS CAR ALREADY SO WE HAD …
VEHICLE SHAKES AFTER REACHING 40MPH OR HIGHER.
WHILE DRIVING TODAY THE RPMS WENT CRAZY AND I ALMOST WRECKED . THE CAR WOULD SPUDDER AND THEN REV UP. ALSO, AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN TRYING TO GO THE CAR SEEMS TO BARELY MOVE AND ACTS LIKE IT'S GOING TO DIE. NOW WE HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE RADIATOR,HOSES, A…
I HAD JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE OFF OF EBAY FROM INDIVIDUALS IN NEW BRAUNFELS , TEXAS DROVE IT BACK TO AMARILLO , TEXAS. I WENT TO DROP A LOAD OF ITEMS OFF AT AMARILLO'S GIVING CLOSET FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. IT RAN PERFECT ON THE WAY OVER THERE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF WHILE I WAS U…
THE VEHICLE DAMAGE THE PUMP FUEL DURING A PERIOD OF 9 MONTHS IT WAS CHANGED 4 TIMES.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 561 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (337 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (242 complaints). #3: Fuel System (81 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, NHTSA complaints include 11 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 561 total complaints. 5 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. A major recall area is SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?▾
The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.