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Model family · every year, every configuration

Nissan Pathfinder running costs

Every Pathfinder EPA record from 1987 to 2026, with measured energy cost at 12,000 mi/year, 55% city, dated national prices. Open any configuration to edit every assumption.

$100$190$290$3901987: $252.83–$288.77/mo at default assumptions19871988: $258.86–$281.99/mo at default assumptions1989: $252.83–$296.46/mo at default assumptions1990: $252.83–$269.60/mo at default assumptions1991: $247.44–$269.60/mo at default assumptions1992: $247.44–$269.60/mo at default assumptions19921993: $247.44–$269.60/mo at default assumptions1994: $269.60/mo at default assumptions1995: $269.60/mo at default assumptions1996: $247.44–$269.60/mo at default assumptions1997: $252.83–$269.60/mo at default assumptions19971998: $252.83–$276.38/mo at default assumptions1999: $252.83–$276.38/mo at default assumptions2000: $258.86–$276.38/mo at default assumptions2001: $252.83–$269.60/mo at default assumptions2002: $252.83–$281.99/mo at default assumptions20022003: $252.83–$263.57/mo at default assumptions2004: $247.44–$296.45/mo at default assumptions2005: $248.93–$258.18/mo at default assumptions2006: $248.93–$258.18/mo at default assumptions2007: $289.60–$313.25/mo at default assumptions20072008: $289.60–$359.13/mo at default assumptions2009: $289.60–$341.25/mo at default assumptions2010: $289.60–$341.25/mo at default assumptions2011: $289.60–$341.25/mo at default assumptions2012: $289.60–$341.25/mo at default assumptions20122013: $186.55–$192.48/mo at default assumptions2014: $156.09–$192.48/mo at default assumptions2015: $156.09–$189.65/mo at default assumptions2016: $181.08–$189.65/mo at default assumptions2017: $181.08–$189.65/mo at default assumptions20172018: $181.08–$189.65/mo at default assumptions2019: $181.08–$189.65/mo at default assumptions2020: $181.08–$189.65/mo at default assumptions2022: $175.71–$186.55/mo at default assumptions2023: $175.71–$238.62/mo at default assumptions20232024: $175.71–$238.62/mo at default assumptions2025: $175.71–$238.62/mo at default assumptions2026: $175.71–$238.62/mo at default assumptions
Monthly energy cost range across configurations per model year — 12,000 mi/year, 55% city, dated national prices. Full data in the table below.

2026

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$175.7117.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$178.3417.8¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$186.5518.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$238.6223.9¢/mi

2025

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$175.7117.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$238.6223.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$186.5518.7¢/mi

2024

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$175.7117.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$238.6223.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$186.5518.7¢/mi

2023

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$238.6223.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$175.7117.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD SL/Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$186.5518.7¢/mi

2022

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$178.3417.8¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$175.7117.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$186.5518.7¢/mi
Older model years (1987–2020)

2020

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi

2019

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi

2018

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi

2017

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi

2016

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi

2015

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$181.0818.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$189.6519.0¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDHybrid$156.0915.6¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDHybrid$158.5315.9¢/mi

2014

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$183.7118.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$192.4819.2¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDHybrid$156.0915.6¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDHybrid$158.5315.9¢/mi

2013

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$186.5518.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$192.4819.2¢/mi

2012

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WDGasoline$313.2531.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$341.2534.1¢/mi

2011

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WDGasoline$313.2531.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$341.2534.1¢/mi

2010

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder FE 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WDGasoline$313.2531.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$341.2534.1¢/mi

2009

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWDGasoline$334.5833.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$313.2531.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD/AWDGasoline$341.2534.1¢/mi
Pathfinder FE 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi

2008

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWDGasoline$341.2534.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$313.2531.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD/AWDGasoline$359.1335.9¢/mi

2007

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$289.6029.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$313.2531.3¢/mi

2006

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$248.9324.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$258.1825.8¢/mi

2005

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$248.9324.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$258.1825.8¢/mi

2004

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$247.4424.7¢/mi
Pathfinder Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$290.4229.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$296.4529.6¢/mi

2003

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$258.1825.8¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi

2002

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$281.9928.2¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$258.8625.9¢/mi

2001

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

2000

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$258.8625.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$276.3827.6¢/mi

1999

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$276.3827.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 2WDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 2WDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 2WDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 2WDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi

1998

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.5726.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$276.3827.6¢/mi

1997

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$258.8625.9¢/mi

1996

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$247.4424.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$258.8625.9¢/mi

1995

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder Van (cargo)3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1994

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1993

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$247.4424.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1992

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder Van (cargo)3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$247.4424.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1991

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$247.4424.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1990

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1989

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$265.6526.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$296.4629.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6027.0¢/mi

1988

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 4WD2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$258.8625.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$276.3827.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$281.9928.2¢/mi

1987

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 4WD2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.8325.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$284.0728.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$288.7728.9¢/mi

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