Model year 2020 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2020 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder at 21–23 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 48 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

21–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/27/23 mpg$2,900392
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic4-Wheel DriveRegular20/27/22 mpg$3,050401
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cylAutomatic4-Wheel DriveRegular19/26/21 mpg$3,200414

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.9%Standard
2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars17.4%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Nissan Pathfinder owner complaints

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently on Sep 18, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Nissan Pathfinder complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine17
Electrical system11
Power train8
Unknown or other8
Service brakes6
Fuel/propulsion system4
Suspension3
Back over prevention: Warnings2
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Pathfinder model years

Nissan Pathfinder by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Pathfinder21–23 mpg0155/5
2025 Pathfinder21–23 mpg1565/5
2024 Pathfinder21–23 mpg2865/5
2023 Pathfinder21–23 mpg11075/5
2022 Pathfinder22–23 mpg51365/5
2019 Pathfinder21–23 mpg2765/5
2018 Pathfinder21–23 mpg3785/5
2017 Pathfinder21–23 mpg21885/5
2016 Pathfinder21–23 mpg21075/5
2015 Pathfinder21–26 mpg63215/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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