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Light NHTSA footprint — 45 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
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An autodown feature on the front windows of my 2011 Nissan pathfinder will roll the windows down because the buttons on the keyfob are not recessed. Pressing the open button on the remote for more than three seconds causes the windows to roll down. The buttons on the remote are…
Frame is rotted from rust. Not drivable as drive train connection to wheels in rear end ready to fail at any moment. Rust is so bad it will require towing to be repaired. Repair estimate exceeds blue book value. $4800. 110,000 current mileage. Recall for this problem existed…
Bf goodrich radial long trail t/a tires with 9,700 miles on them . Cracks around lugs on tread.same on all four tires.spec. Model#p265/65r17 (110t) m+sbeen checking recalls but not listed.doing search on this model,finding others experiencing the same problem. Contact me at…
Keyless entry doesn't work. Put in actual key still doesn't work. Car door want open for about 1-2 min of trying once door unlock put actual key in ignition and still will not start for about 2 or more mins of trying. *tr
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A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 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.
On the NHTSA data, the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 11 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 79,663 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 79,663 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 45 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.