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2019 Nissan Pathfinder

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Pathfinder.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is a midsize SUV equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios, requiring 5.0 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 city, 27 highway, and 23 combined mpg. This model year generated 73 owner complaints across 2 recalls, with the top reported issue falling under an "Unknown or Other" category, indicating no singular systemic concern dominated the complaint data. Relative to the Pathfinder's complaint history spanning 1990 to 2026, where the model peaked at 1,050 complaints in 2005 and bottomed out at 7 in 2026, the 2019 year falls well below the historical average, suggesting this generation achieved comparatively stronger owner satisfaction.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/65R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter16546V0100
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903JA1B alt 288903JA2D
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272779NM0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.4 in
Overall width77.2 in
Overall height70.1 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4275 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Pathfinder of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.2–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 2013 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Platinum 3.5L V67.40 sec15.70 sec284 hpAWD
2017SV 3.5L V67.40 sec15.70 sec284 hpAWD
2016Platinum 3.5L V67.50 sec15.90 sec260 hpAWD
2014Hybrid Platinum 2.5L Supercharger I-4 + Elec7.60 sec16.10 sec250 hpAWD
2013Platinum 3.5L V67.20 sec15.60 sec260 hpAWD
2013Platinum 3.5L V67.50 sec15.70 sec260 hpAWD
2013Platinum 3.5L V68.40 sec16.50 sec260 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity10.3 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs16 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub135.0
Rear Wheel Hub92.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Setting Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

RPM73.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 34.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueRear: 61.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 inch lbs., Step 2: 52 inch lbs., Step 3: 96 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114-15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°-95°.14–15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
172 ft. lbs. Step 2: Loosen all bolts in reverse order. Step 3: 29 ft. lbs. Step 4: 103°. Step 5: 103°.72 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 19 ft. lbs., Step 3: Upper Bolts: 85.2 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°-95°.33 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Pathfinder sits at the tail end of a sharp improvement arc that began after the troubled 2013–2015 model years, which peaked at 890 complaints and 11 recalls. By 2019, complaints have fallen to 73 with only two recalls and zero investigations, a notable drop from 2018’s 76 complaints and three recalls, though technical service bulletins remain elevated at 144. The leading complaint categories — “Unknown Or Other” (7) and Engine (6) — are reported in low absolute numbers, and the data does not specify root causes for any category. Crash and fire complaints are minimal at four and one respectively. Compared with the subsequent 2020 model (50 complaints, zero recalls), 2019 is slightly less clean but still represents a strong recovery from the generation’s mid-cycle quality spike. This is a good year to buy if you prioritize a mature, post-recall platform with low complaint volume, though the high TSB count suggests dealers may still see steady warranty and service activity.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
144
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
73
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other7
Engine6
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Visibility/Wiper3
Power Train3
Structure,Unknown Or Other3
Air Bags,Service Brakes2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

19V807000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipReported 08/11/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 144 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC2026-03-30Electrical SystemTELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Pathfinder take?

5.0 qt of 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Pathfinder have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pathfinder get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.