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Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Pathfinder Hybrid from 2014 to 2016: 12 owner complaints and 5 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2014 (10), 2016 (2). Best fuel economy: 26 mpg combined (2015).

Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid
Photo: RL GNZLZ from Chile · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain5
Fuel & propulsion3
Engine2
Airbags2
Body & structure1
Electrical1
Visibility/Wiper1
Other / unknown1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201431026
20152026
201602–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2014 (10), 2016 (2).

How many recalls has the Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid had?

Across 2014–2016, NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).