Nissan Pathfinder R52 (2013–2021)

Nissan Pathfinder R52 (2013–2021) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Nissan Pathfinder — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
R50 1996–2004 —
R51 2005–2012 —
R52 2013–2021 —
R53 2022–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Pathfinder

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Nissan 3.5L V6 (VQ35) 2002–2018 7 models 30
Nissan 3.0L 6-cylinder 1987–1995 8 models 23

About this generation

A redesigned Pathfinder went on sale in late October 2012 as a 2013 model. It moved away from a body-on-frame, truck-based SUV and adopted a unibody design. It rides on the same platform as the Infiniti QX60, Altima, Maxima, Murano and Quest. This generation Pathfinder has an interior similar to the second generation Murano, the Infiniti QX60, and some more SUVs and sedans. The third row has more leg room than the Nissan Rogue.

A concept, nearly identical to the eventual production model, was first revealed at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Retail availability was scheduled for September 2012. The new Pathfinder is only available with a VQ35DE 3.5-litre V6 engine producing and of torque. City, highway and combined average fuel economy numbers are 20 (City), 26 (Highway) and 22 (Combined) mpg for the FWD version and 19 (City), 25 (Highway) and 21 (Combined) mpg for the 4WD version.

The Pathfinder is significantly lighter than the previous generation, with the FWD model weighing 4149 pounds, while the 4WD Pathfinder weighs 4290 pounds. This generation also abandons having the rear door handles hidden on the C pillar, a design feature of the first three generations of Pathfinders. As of 2015, the R52 series is only available in North America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and the Middle East.

It is not produced or sold in Japan. Changes to the US 2014 model include: * New SL Tech Package, featuring Bose Premium Audio System, Nissan Navigation System, voice recognition, XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capability (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Zagat Restaurant Survey, Bluetooth Streaming Audio and 8.0-inch colour touchscreen monitor * Offered in four models: S, SV, SL and Platinum (each available in 4WD and 2WD); Pathfinder Hybrid offered in SV, SL and Platinum (4WD and 2WD) * 3.5-litre V6 models available in the third quarter of 2013 * Pathfinder Hybrid available in late 2013 * Pathfinder utilizes a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) transmission made by Jatco; early versions of this CVT have proved to be problematic to the point of requiring replacement by Nissan in some 2013 and 2014 model years due to a hydraulic line size issue.

Canadian models of 2014 Pathfinder includes Pathfinder 3.5-litre 4WD V6 X, Pathfinder V6 S; 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid includes SV and Platinum Premium. A locally built Pathfinder entered the Russian market in November 2014. Introduced for the 2014 model year, the Pathfinder Hybrid, available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, uses a supercharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor paired to a compact lithium-ion battery.

The Li-ion battery fits under the third row seat, with no effect on space used for cargo or passengers. The Pathfinder Hybrid also has hybrid emblems and hybrid LED taillights versus the non-hybrid model. Nissan discontinued the Pathfinder Hybrid after the 2014 model year due to owner reviews and complaints that they could not get fuel mileage that was anywhere close to the advertised 25 to 28 mpg and limited availability and poor sales in the United States (discontinued after the 2015 model year in Canada and in other global markets except Australia and New Zealand).

For the 2017 model year, the Pathfinder received an exterior update which includes a new fascia with restyled headlights and tail lights and a new direct-injected V6 engine with CVT—outputting. The headlights had LED projector low beam headlamps and LED daytime running lights standard on Platinum trim levels, while S, SV and SL trim levels offer restyled halogen projector headlights with LED daytime running lights. Restyled tail lights will be standard on Platinum trim levels, and all 2017 Pathfinders will also have new exterior colours added.

The interior also has redesigned cup holders. A Motion Activated Liftgate also became standard on SL and Platinum trim levels, only as part of the power liftgate.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Pathfinder — Fourth generation (R52; 2012), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 231 $9,495 45% 120,590 mi
2016 156 $9,799 47% 118,985 mi
2017 297 $12,900 61% 104,631 mi
2018 292 $13,945 66% 95,110 mi
2019 345 $15,995 76% 90,181 mi
2020 438 $16,998 81% 77,859 mi
2021 15 $21,000 100% 79,742 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2013 11 889 Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
2014 11 1,134 Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
2015 5 318 Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Engine
2017 2 183 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2018 3 76 Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2019 2 73 Unknown Or Other, Engine, Service Brakes
2020 0 50 Engine, Electrical System, Power Train

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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