2010 Nissan Pathfinder
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 82 on record.
2010 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2010 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 5
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASS…
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2010 TO MARCH 13, 2010. ON SOME OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG MODULE, AND ALSO THE FASTENERS SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT POSITIONING BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG FASTENERS AND ANY MISSING FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL LOOSE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-8…
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drivers airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2010 Nissan Pathfinder common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2010 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,570) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,409), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2010 Nissan Pathfinder trims & engines on record
2010 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles on record
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN3AC613679
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR1NN2AC604410
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR1NB8AC613697
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR1NN9AC617722
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NB1AC611290
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN6AC610226
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NNXAC611248
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN7AC622255
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NB0AC607764
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN7AC624507
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NNXAC612402
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN1AC609811
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NB5AC604553
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NB1AC606364
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN4AC613626
2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR1NN5AC608094
2010 Nissan Pathfinder S5N1AR1NB4AC607119
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN6AC610744
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NNXAC610374
2010 Nissan Pathfinder S5N1AR1NB6AC612970
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN6AC601543
2010 Nissan Pathfinder S5N1AR1NB9AC617273
2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR1NN4AC620835
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2010 Nissan Pathfinder — frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, power train, suspension.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).
How much is a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder worth?
Comparable 2010 Nissan Pathfinder listings run roughly $8,900–$16,500, typically around $12,570 (from 82 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.