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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

2024 Nissan Pathfinder

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 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 2025 Nissan Pathfinder 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Difference
Total recalls 1 2 Pathfinder has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 37 61 Pathfinder has 24 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 2 / 0 / 2 / 0 1 / 0 / 1 / 0 Pathfinder has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 11 32 Pathfinder has 21 more communications
Recall completion reports 4 16 Pathfinder has 12 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 Mar 19, 2025 Mar 5, 2024 Pathfinder has newer activity
Latest complaint May 15, 2026 May 28, 2026 Pathfinder has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Service Brakes
  • Electrical System
  • Engine
 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

2025 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 electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 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 service brakes and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

2024 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

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.

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