51 problems have been reported for the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 11 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (11 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electrical System | |
| Equipment | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Structure | |
| Steering | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Electronic Stability Control |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in the United States are 13,989 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Nissan Pathfinder owners in the last 13 years is 51, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 51 / 13,989 / 13 * 1000 = 0.28.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Nissan Pathfinder model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in 2009.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Nissan Pathfinder, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder with the Nissan Pathfinder from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Pathfinder is 51 while the average number of problems reported for the 26 model years of the Nissan Pathfinder is 307.