IllustrationVEHICLE STARTS SHUDDERING AND JERKING AT 45 MILES PER HOUR.... HEATER ONLY BLOWS HOT AIR WHEN CAR IS MOVING, BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN IDLING. *TR
2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Pathfinder years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder are substantially higher than the model-year median of 97.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
210–25K
4125–50K
5750–75K
13375–100K
216100–150K
32150K+
500 reports with mileage · 61 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 337 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 128 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 114 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
11 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
Visibility complaints
4 reportsTHE FRONT WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE GO DOWN AFTER YOU CLOSE THE DOOR WITH THE BEEPER/ ALARM. THAT HAPPEN SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER YOU CLOSE OR OPEN THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE. IT IS VERY PREOCCUPANT BECAUSE THAT HAPPEN SOME TIME WITHOUT YOU NOTICE IT SO IF YOU ARE AT A PUBLIC PARKING YOUR CAR IS WIDELY OPEN.…
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THE FRONT WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE GO DOWN AFTER YOU CLOSE THE DOOR WITH THE BEEPER/ ALARM. THAT HAPPEN SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER YOU CLOSE OR OPEN THE CAR SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE. IT IS VERY PREOCCUPANT BECAUSE THAT HAPPEN SOME TIME WITHOUT YOU NOTICE IT SO IF YOU ARE AT A PUBLIC PARKING YOUR CAR IS WIDELY OPEN. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT A PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AGENT CONFIRMED THAT NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD TO CAUSE THE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD.…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CRACK DEVELOPED IN THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT A PEBBLE HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AGENT CONFIRMED THAT NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD TO CAUSE THE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE INSURANCE AGENT CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT GLASS REPAIR SHOP AND THEY ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WITH THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEFECT AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WINDSHIELD COULD EXPLODE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
WHILE AT A FULL STOP AT A RED LIGHT, WITH NO VEHICLES TO MY RIGHT, THE REAR RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW IN MY 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUDDENLY EXPLODED OUTWARD. THERE WAS A FIST SIZED HOLE IN THE WINDOW, AND ENTIRE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. ALL GLASS EXITED OUTWARD AND REMAINING GLASS WAS VISIBLY BOWED IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION. TH…
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WHILE AT A FULL STOP AT A RED LIGHT, WITH NO VEHICLES TO MY RIGHT, THE REAR RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW IN MY 2007 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUDDENLY EXPLODED OUTWARD. THERE WAS A FIST SIZED HOLE IN THE WINDOW, AND ENTIRE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. ALL GLASS EXITED OUTWARD AND REMAINING GLASS WAS VISIBLY BOWED IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION. THE DEALER (UNIVERSAL CITY NISSAN IN LOS ANGELES) FIRST CLAIMED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A FAILURE BEFORE, THEN CONCEDED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR 2004 NISSAN MAXIIMA'S FOR SUNROOF EXPLODING OUTWARD. HOWEVER, THE DEALER SAID BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT "PROVE" TO THE FACTORY THAT THE EXPLOSION WAS DUE TO DEFECT, IT WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. IF GLASS IS DEFECTIVE AND PRONE TO EXPLOSIVE BREAKAGE, PERSONS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF CAR, OR OTHER MOVING VEHICLES, COULD BE INJURED OR DAMAGED. *TR
Official recalls
108V690000 · Air Bags:frontal
Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.