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2009 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V6 2WD

The 2009 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V6 2WD is a 266-hp 4.0-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $36,310 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.

It makes 266 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 288 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).

The Pathfinder measures 192.5 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,678 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$36,310 ($55,015 *)
MSRP with Destination$37,090 ($56,197 *)
Destination Charge$780
Engine
Engine Type4.0L V6 (VQ40DE), naturally aspirated
Displacement4 L
Horsepower266 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque288 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, silent two-stage timing chain
Bore and Stroke95.5 x 92
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection, Nissan Variable Induction Control System (NICS)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic
1st Gear3.841
2nd Gear2.352
3rd Gear1.529
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.839
Reverse2.764
Final Drive3.133
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Tank Capacity21.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent all-steel double-wishbone with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar33 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar25.4 mm
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc, 11.65 in x 1.10 in
Rear Brake DiscVented disc, 12.12 in x 0.70 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-inch aluminum-alloy
Wheels Rear18-inch aluminum-alloy
Tires FrontP265/60R18
Tires RearP265/60R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length192.5 in
Width72.8 in
Height72.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Front Track61.8 in
Rear Track61.8 in
Ground Clearance8.6 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft³
Curb Weight4,678 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40 in
Headroom Rear40 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Legroom Rear34.2 in
Shoulder Room Front58.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.4 in
Hip Room Front55.5 in
Hip Room Rear57.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR w/SAB

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan PATHFINDER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 10, 2023 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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 driver’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.

NHTSA campaign 23V067000

Sep 10, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

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.

NHTSA campaign 10V401000

May 20, 2010 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

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 REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 10E019000

Dec 29, 2008 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 08V690000

37 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan PATHFINDER

Owner Complaints

37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Nissan PATHFINDER (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags11
Power Train8
Engine7
Service Brakes5
Electrical System4
Engine And Engine Cooling4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 7, 2021 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AT LOW TO MODERATE SPEEDS OR IN PARK. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED WHICH WAS THE DIAGNOSED ISSUE.”
Apr 30, 2021 · Air Bags
“MY DASHBOARD HAS A LOGO OF A RED FLASHING PASSENGER WITH A AIRBAG RED BALL. IT FLASHES NON STOP WHEN EVER I TURN ON THE IGNITION. HOWEVER WHEN I CHECKED FOR AIR BAG RECALL IT'S NOT COMING UP ON THE…”
Dec 28, 2020 · Power Train
“THE VEHICLE JUST STOP. HAD TOW TO THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED WITH COOLENT IN THAT DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION”
Dec 2, 2020 · Power Train
“I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH, AND HAD TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THE RADIATOR…”
Aug 15, 2020 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc), Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“THIS TRUCK IS VERY WELL CARED FOR,,ALL OF A SUDDEN ITS STALLING AT ANY TIME,,SOME HARD STARTS,,RUNS PERFECT ,THAN STALLS,WHILE DRIVING,NO STEERING,VERY SCARRY,I THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GAS I FILLED 2 MORE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 NISSAN PATHFINDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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