Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Pathfinder needs more recall homework, Pathfinder has more complaint activity and Pathfinder has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Nissan Pathfinder 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Difference
Total recalls 2 3 Pathfinder has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 73 76 Pathfinder has 3 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 1 / 2 / 0 3 / 0 / 2 / 0 Pathfinder has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 145 185 Pathfinder has 40 more communications
Recall completion reports 12 18 Pathfinder has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Nov 8, 2019 Nov 8, 2019 Similar
Latest complaint Apr 23, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Pathfinder has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Engine
  • Service Brakes
  • Back Over Prevention
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

2018 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Back Over Prevention: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show