2026 Nissan Pathfinder
2026 Nissan Pathfinder — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SV
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
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2026 Nissan Pathfinder snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Nissan Pathfinder typically asks about $36,800 versus a $39,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder in our refresh, though owners have filed 7 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2025, watch city mpg (20 mpg → 21 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$36,800
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$39,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
7
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Pathfinder?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 7 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
7 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System2
- Visibility2
- Back Over Prevention1
- Steering1
- Unknown Or Other1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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2026 Nissan Pathfinder Review: The Three-Row Bargain Hiding in Plain Sight
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (20 mpg → 21 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2026.
- City MPG
- 20 mpg↑21 mpg
How much does a used 2026 Pathfinder cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $36,800 in typical used asking against a $39,200 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $39,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $36,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,400 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Pathfinder?
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. Until the third-generation model, the Pathfinder is based on Nissan's compact pickup truck platform which it shares with the Navara/Frontier. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2026 configuration (2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A AWD; 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A FWD.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 23 mpg
- About 197.2 × 78.0 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 284 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
284 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 197.2 in
- Width
- 78.0 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 114.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4477.6 lb
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 6000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2026 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV N/A AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SV | Rock Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 284 hp | 284 hp |
| Combined MPG | 23 | — |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Towing | 6000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | — | — | 23 | 4WD | |
| 284 | — | — | — | 4WD |