Model year guide

2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 42 on record.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints318
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$21,905

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 5

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #16V244000 · 26/04/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these veh…

Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi,…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #15V681000 · 20/10/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front p…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Service Brakes NHTSA Campaign #15V012000 · 14/01/2015

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #21V020000 · 20/01/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, …

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All rep…

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #22V420000 · 13/06/2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.

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.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 318 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,620

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Low
$12,275
Typical price
$21,905
High
$34,000

From 37 comparable 2015 Nissan Pathfinder listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,100
Depreciation (5 yrs)$9,350
Total$22,450
Per mile$0.30

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 ($21,905) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,570), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder trims & engines on record

Trims
Platinum · SV
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles on record

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Other Nissan Pathfinder model years

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2015 Nissan Pathfinder — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 318 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, suspension.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Comparable 2015 Nissan Pathfinder listings run roughly $12,275–$34,000, typically around $21,905 (from 37 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.