Nissan · 1987–2026 · Gas
Nissan Pathfinder MPG by year
The EPA has rated 39 model years of the Nissan Pathfinder, from 1987 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2026, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 44% more efficient than the best 1987 model (23 vs. 16 MPG). The 2026 model is 5% more efficient than the median midsize or large SUV that year (23 vs. 22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Pathfinder, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Pathfinder model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2025 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 27 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2024 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 26 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2023 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 26 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2022 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 26 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2020 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2019 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2018 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2017 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2016 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2015 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 27 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,022 |
| 2014 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 26 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 2013 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 25 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,114 |
| 2012 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 3 | $3,485 |
| 2011 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $3,485 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,292 |
| 2008 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2007 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 2006 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
14 / 21 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,735 |
| 2005 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
14 / 21 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,735 |
| 2004 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 19 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 2003 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 19 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 2002 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 18 | 16.5 | — | 5 | $2,906 |
| 2001 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 18 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,906 |
| 2000 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 17 | 16 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1999 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 18 | 16 | — | 6 | $2,906 |
| 1998 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 18 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1997 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 18 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1996 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 19 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1995 | Gas | 15 MPG | 14 / 17 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,100 |
| 1994 | Gas | 15 MPG | 14 / 17 | 17 | — | 4 | $3,100 |
| 1993 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 19 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1992 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 19 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1991 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 19 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 1990 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 18 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,906 |
| 1989 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 18 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,906 |
| 1988 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 17 | 16.5 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
| 1987 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 18 | 17 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,022 a year.
Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2007 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $3,485 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is rated up to 23 MPG combined.