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Light NHTSA footprint — 40 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has 40 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 10 complaints, typically surfacing around 110,875 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Pathfinder | 561 | 0 |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 328 | 1 |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 37 | 1 |
| 2010 Pathfinder (this page) | 40 | 3 |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 45 | 1 |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 23 | 2 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 890 | 2 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: steering is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 90,250 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 3 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.6/10 model. The priciest documented failure is engine (~$3,100) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
No incident has occurred to date. However, I also do not like gambling with my family and their lives. Our 2010 Nissan pathfinder is the primary vehicle for my family. The reported issues with failing radiator and transmission must be addressed to prevent loss of life.…
Shattering sunroof. I vented sunroof at first and as I was closing sunroof vent to open sunroof that when the glass cracked and shattered in vehicle. There was no obstruction or manipulation. I only used sunroof controls. Luckily I closed internal sunroof cover in time and only…
Passanger airbag light illuminates when an adult is in the passanger seat. Worried that it will not deploy if in an accident. T
Tl* the contact was calling on behalf of the owner of a 2010 Nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to kelly Nissan of beverly (420 cabot street, beverly, ma 01915; 978-922-1405). The contact was advised…
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If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
In the event of a crash, the passenger front air bag deployment trajectory might be affected. The fasteners could possibly come out of the steering column positioning bracket increasing the risk of a crash.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.6/10 — above the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 10 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 110,875 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.6 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 40 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 110,875 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 10 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 110,875 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 110,875 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 40 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.