2008 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 328 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 96 | 87 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 107,000 mi | 91,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 155 | 8 |
| Engine | 61 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 51 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 30 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
2008 Nissan Pathfinder
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.