2007 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems

The 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 safety recall and 561 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
561
Crashes / fires
11 / 2
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Recall 08V-690: Air Bags

Reported Dec 29, 2008 · 242,720 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train337
Engine and Engine Cooling129
Engine114
Fuel System, Gasoline68
Fuel/Propulsion System39
Unknown or Other35
Electrical System25
Vehicle Speed Control24
Air Bags23
Fuel System, Other14
Steering6
Suspension5

Most reported parts

  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 22
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 10
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 5
  • Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 4
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank — 4
  • Air Bags › Side/Window — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 99,180 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2007 Nissan Pathfinder complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Jun 24, 2025
Body frame right and left has holes in the frame rusting out. Hole about 4 inches long and the wide entire frame at rear over the tires
Engine · reported Jul 17, 2024
Ref. No. 11452064 dated May 12. 2023 After contacting the servicing dealership, a reply was received acknowledging coolant and transmission fluid cross-contamination was discovered. Along with the other complaints already received, I hope this is enough to proof to finally substantiate just remedies to all who purchased a defective product.
Suspension · reported May 11, 2023
There’s was a recall on the control arm… I took it in to Nissan and was told mine was not affected.. so it was not fixed. A year or two has passed and my whole suspension needs to be replaced.
Power Train · at 125,000 miles · reported May 4, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact noticed that there was unknown fluid leaking underneath the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact checked the radiator and noticed that the coolant was leaking from the radiator. An independent mechanic was contacted and stated that it sounded as if the transmission might have cracked; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000. 02/09/2023 - NHTSA #23E-012 Recall #PC948 PTH FTR XTR AB EMB…
Air Bags · at 150,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test was performed; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder: 08V-690 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners report power train problems most often (337 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (129). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 99,180 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.