2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD
All photo credits
- Photo: 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Tekna DCi 188 2.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S in Super Black Metallic, Front Right, 04-03-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Pathfinder Swedish Rescuers by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Pathfinder side 20070518 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Tekna DCi 188 2.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD is a 266-hp 4.0-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $30,890 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 192.3 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,563 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,890 ($46,030 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,690 ($47,223 *) |
| Destination Charge | $800 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L V6 (VQ40DE), naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 266 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 288 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, silent two-stage timing chain |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.5 x 92 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection, Nissan Variable Induction Control System (NICS) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.841 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.352 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.529 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.839 |
| Reverse | 2.764 |
| Final Drive | 3.133 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent all-steel double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 33 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 11.65 in x 1.10 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented disc, 12.12 in x 0.70 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17-inch aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17-inch aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P265/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,563 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2010 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (22.8 % risk) |
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 drivers 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
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
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.