Service and repair manuals for 38 model years of the Nissan Pathfinder, 1987 to 2024. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC · 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, SOHC · 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC · 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC · 4.0L V6 — 241 cu in, DOHC · 5.6L V8 — 339 cu in, DOHC · 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC, supercharged.
Federal safety record, all years: 100 recalls, 10,141 owner complaints and 2,436 technical service bulletins are logged for the Pathfinder. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Pathfinder year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Rock Creek Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2023 | $49.99 | 1 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Rock Creek Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +4 | details → |
| 2022 | $49.99 | 5 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door · Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2021 | $49.99 | — | 3.5L V6 | Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · Exclusive Sport Utility 4-Door · Advance Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 2020 | $49.99 | — | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | select |
| 2019 | $49.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2018 | $49.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2017 | $49.99 | 1 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 2 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L I4 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 7 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L I4 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · SL Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door +6 | details → |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 8 | 3.5L V6 | SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 2 | 4.0L V6; 5.6L V8 | Silver Edition Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 2 | 4.0L V6; 5.6L V8 | Silver Edition Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2010 | $29.99 | 5 | 4.0L V6; 5.6L V8 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2009 | $29.99 | 4 | 5.6L V8; 4.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Off-Road Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2008 | $29.99 | 5 | 5.6L V8; 4.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Off-Road Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2007 | $29.99 | 2 | 4.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Off-Road Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2006 | $29.99 | 4 | 4.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Off-Road Sport Utility 4-Door +3 | details → |
| 2005 | $29.99 | 3 | 4.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Off-Road Sport Utility 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 5 | 3.5L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 7 | 3.5L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.5L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 3 | 3.3L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | 3 | 3.3L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.3L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.3L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1996 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.3L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1995 | $29.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 1994 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1993 | $29.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 1992 | $29.99 | — | 3.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door | select |
| 1991 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door | details → |
| 1990 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6 | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1989 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6 | XE Sport Utility 2-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1988 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.0L V6; 2.4L I4 | XE Sport Utility 2-Door · Base Sport Utility 2-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
| 1987 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.0L V6; 2.4L I4 | XE Sport Utility 2-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door · E Sport Utility 2-Door | details → |
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02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2024 Pathfinder manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 972
- General Information 1,478
- Accessories & Equipment 6,779
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 412
- Body & Frame 1,923
- Maintenance 96
- Brakes 1,056
- Restraints 580
- Drivelines & Axles 170
- Steering 396
- Electrical 4,766
- Suspension 211
- Engine Mechanical 219
- Transmission 721
- Engine Performance 2,226
04 / Other yearsOther Pathfinder years
2021 Nissan Pathfinder · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · Exclusive Sport Utility 4-Door · Advance Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2021 Pathfinder. 0 complaints · 32 TSBs.
2020 Nissan Pathfinder · $49.99 select →
Engines: 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC. Trims: SL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · Sense Sport Utility 4-Door · SV Sport Utility 4-Door · Exclusive Sport Utility 4-Door · Platinum Sport Utility 4-Door · Advance Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2020 Pathfinder. 73 complaints · 95 TSBs.
1995 Nissan Pathfinder · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1995 Pathfinder. 218 complaints · 33 TSBs.
1993 Nissan Pathfinder · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1993 Pathfinder. 67 complaints · 26 TSBs.
1992 Nissan Pathfinder · $29.99 select →
Engines: 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC. Trims: SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1992 Pathfinder. 38 complaints · 24 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Pathfinder manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Pathfinder manual
Which Pathfinder years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1987 to 2024 — 38 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Nissan Pathfinder manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Nissan published for the Pathfinder, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Pathfinder wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Pathfinder manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Pathfinder recalls?
100 recalls are on federal record across the 1987–2024 Pathfinder, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Nissan dealers.
Why do some Pathfinder years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1987–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2024 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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