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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.

$90$190$280$3801987: $246.67–$281.73/mo at default assumptions19871988: $252.55–$275.11/mo at default assumptions1989: $246.67–$289.23/mo at default assumptions1990: $246.67–$263.03/mo at default assumptions1991: $241.40–$263.03/mo at default assumptions1992: $241.40–$263.03/mo at default assumptions19921993: $241.40–$263.03/mo at default assumptions1994: $263.03/mo at default assumptions1995: $263.03/mo at default assumptions1996: $241.40–$263.03/mo at default assumptions1997: $246.67–$263.03/mo at default assumptions19971998: $246.67–$269.64/mo at default assumptions1999: $246.67–$269.64/mo at default assumptions2000: $252.55–$269.64/mo at default assumptions2001: $246.67–$263.03/mo at default assumptions2002: $246.67–$275.11/mo at default assumptions20022003: $246.67–$257.14/mo at default assumptions2004: $241.40–$289.22/mo at default assumptions2005: $242.86–$251.88/mo at default assumptions2006: $242.86–$251.88/mo at default assumptions2007: $283.32–$306.46/mo at default assumptions20072008: $283.32–$351.33/mo at default assumptions2009: $283.32–$333.85/mo at default assumptions2010: $283.32–$333.85/mo at default assumptions2011: $283.32–$333.85/mo at default assumptions2012: $283.32–$333.85/mo at default assumptions20122013: $182.00–$187.79/mo at default assumptions2014: $152.29–$187.79/mo at default assumptions2015: $152.29–$185.02/mo at default assumptions2016: $176.67–$185.02/mo at default assumptions2017: $176.67–$185.02/mo at default assumptions20172018: $176.67–$185.02/mo at default assumptions2019: $176.67–$185.02/mo at default assumptions2020: $176.67–$185.02/mo at default assumptions2022: $171.43–$182.00/mo at default assumptions2023: $171.43–$233.44/mo at default assumptions20232024: $171.43–$233.44/mo at default assumptions2025: $171.43–$233.44/mo at default assumptions2026: $171.43–$233.44/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$171.4317.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$173.9917.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$182.0018.2¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$233.4423.3¢/mi

2025

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$171.4317.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$233.4423.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$182.0018.2¢/mi

2024

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$171.4317.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$233.4423.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$182.0018.2¢/mi

2023

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$233.4423.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$171.4317.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD SL/Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$182.0018.2¢/mi

2022

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · FWDGasoline$173.9917.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$171.4317.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$182.0018.2¢/mi
Older model years (1987–2020)

2020

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi

2019

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi

2018

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi

2017

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi

2016

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi

2015

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$176.6717.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$185.0218.5¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDHybrid$152.2915.2¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDHybrid$154.6715.5¢/mi

2014

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$179.2317.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$187.7918.8¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDHybrid$152.2915.2¢/mi
Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDHybrid$154.6715.5¢/mi

2013

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWDGasoline$182.0018.2¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · 4WDGasoline$187.7918.8¢/mi

2012

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WDGasoline$306.4630.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$333.8533.4¢/mi

2011

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WDGasoline$306.4630.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$333.8533.4¢/mi

2010

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder FE 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WDGasoline$306.4630.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WDGasoline$333.8533.4¢/mi

2009

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWDGasoline$327.3232.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$306.4630.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD/AWDGasoline$333.8533.4¢/mi
Pathfinder FE 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi

2008

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWDGasoline$333.8533.4¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$306.4630.6¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · 4WD/AWDGasoline$351.3335.1¢/mi

2007

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3228.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$306.4630.6¢/mi

2006

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$242.8624.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$251.8825.2¢/mi

2005

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$242.8624.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$251.8825.2¢/mi

2004

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$241.4024.1¢/mi
Pathfinder Armada 2WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$283.3328.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder Armada 4WD5.6L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$289.2228.9¢/mi

2003

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$251.8825.2¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi

2002

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$275.1127.5¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.5525.3¢/mi

2001

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

2000

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$252.5525.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6427.0¢/mi

1999

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6427.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 2WDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 2WDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 2WDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 2WDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi

1998

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$257.1425.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6427.0¢/mi

1997

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.5525.3¢/mi

1996

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$241.4024.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.5525.3¢/mi

1995

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder Van (cargo)3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1994

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1993

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$241.4024.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1992

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder Van (cargo)3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$241.4024.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1991

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$241.4024.1¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1990

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1989

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWDGasoline$259.1725.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$289.2328.9¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$263.0326.3¢/mi

1988

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 4WD2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$252.5525.3¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$269.6427.0¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$275.1127.5¢/mi

1987

ConfigurationPowertrainPer monthPer mile
Pathfinder 4WD2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$246.6724.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic · 4WD/AWDGasoline$277.1427.7¢/mi
Pathfinder 4WD3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual · 4WD/AWDGasoline$281.7328.2¢/mi

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