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2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V6 4WD

The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder LE-V6 4WD is a 266-hp 4.0-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $39,250 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.

It makes 266 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 288 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

The Pathfinder measures 192.3 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,931 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$39,250 ($58,488 *)
MSRP with Destination$40,050 ($59,680 *)
Destination Charge$800
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 Type4WD
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
City14 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined16 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
Length192.3 in
Width72.8 in
Height72.6 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Front Track61.8 in
Rear Track61.8 in
Ground Clearance8.9 in
Cargo Volume16.5 ft³
Curb Weight4,931 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.1 in
Headroom Rear38.9 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: 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR w/SAB

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 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

May 14, 2010 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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

NHTSA campaign 10V208000

Mar 24, 2010 · STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

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 POSITIONING BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION.

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.

NHTSA campaign 10V115000

40 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan PATHFINDER

Owner Complaints

40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Nissan PATHFINDER (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags11
Power Train11
Engine6
Steering5
Unknown Or Other5
Suspension4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 3, 2025 · Air Bags
“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."…”
Oct 15, 2024 · Unknown Or Other
“rear sub frame rusted through. Vans in Mansfield Ohio showed us were were the frame was completely rusted out.”
May 12, 2023 · Suspension
“I had a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder that was “bought back” by Nissan after 6 years of use because of a “rusted frame” and now once again I have a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder, where the rear sub-frame rusted…”
Mar 1, 2023 · Air Bags
“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…”
Sep 17, 2022 · Power Train, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System
“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…”

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 2010 NISSAN PATHFINDER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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