How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder have?

The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder?

Of 61 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2010 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 458,325 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 23V067000 2023-02-10 404,690 affected

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Consequence

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driverÂ’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

EQUIPMENT 10V401000 2010-09-10 7,948 affected

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

SUSPENSION 10V208000 2010-05-14 41,649 affected

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS…

Consequence

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

AIR BAGS 10V115000 2010-03-24 4,038 affected

Defect

NISSAN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2010 TO MARCH 13, 2010. ON SOME OF THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE FASTENERS SECURING THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG MODULE, AND ALSO THE FASTENERS SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG FASTENERS AND ANY MISSING FASTENERS WILL BE REPLACED AND ALL LOOSE FASTENERS WILL BE RETIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

ENGINE

STEERING

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUSPENSION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Total complaints61

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“On 01/20/25, I brought my vehicle to nissan of downtown l.a , to fix a manufacturer recall of drivers side airbag. The invoice indicates "inspect driver bag module and replace driver air bag cover." "upon inspection performed recall, inspect driver air bag and replace driver air bag cover and…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2025-05-13

“Rear sub frame rusted through. Vans in mansfield ohio showed us were were the frame was completely rusted out.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2024-10-15

“I had a 2006 nissan pathfinder that was â€œbought backâ€� by nissan after 6 years of use because of a â€œrusted frameâ€� and now once again I have a 2010 nissan pathfinder, where the rear sub-frame rusted through and caused the wheel to give out and track wrong -causing a life-or-death situation.…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2023-02-18

“The contact owns a 2010 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-02-08

“Coolant leaked into transmission causing transmission failure . Car maker will not acknowledge the problem. Car towed to repair shop. Told $6000.00 for new radiator and transmission.thank god I was only going 35-40 miles an hour.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2022-04-16

“The contact owns a 2010 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light at approximately 35 mph, he depressed the brake pedal however, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated causing the vehicle to run the red light. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2022-03-06

“Transmission completely crapped out on me due to the radiator leaking into it.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-08-18

“I was traveling at approx. 35 mph when the car shuddered violently for a second or two, all panel lights lit up and everything completely shut down while going through a very busy 6-lane intersection. All steering, brakes, and maneuverability were lost. I was lucky to coast to a safe spot and if…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-10-13