Makes NissanPathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 26 MPG combined in 2014–2015, the hybrid Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 15 MPG (1994–1995).

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652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Pathfinder 2WD. Put it next to its 1987 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Nissan Pathfinder has EPA ratings for 39 model years, 1987–2026, most often among SUVs. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 37 standard SUVs in 2014, behind the class leader, the Toyota Highlander, and it placed in its class top five in two model years.

That run of rated years is the fifth longest among 249 SUV nameplates on this site. Its first hybrid version arrived in 2014, when 8 of 82 SUVs offered one.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Pathfinder placed 14th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

The Pathfinder, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1989–9329th of 42special purpose vehicles

1994–9825th of 38special purpose vehicles

1999–0329th of 47SUVs

2004–0846th of 75SUVs

2009–1370th of 88SUVs

2014–1839th of 50small SUVs

2019–2359th of 70small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

1996
New: 3.3-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 16 MPG.
2005
New: 4.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 16 → 17 MPG.
2013
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 17 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1987–2020 and 2022–2026.
Hybrid
Rated in 2014–2015.

All 39 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2023–2026	Pathfinder 2WD	23	21 / 27	21	4
2022	Pathfinder 2WD	23	21 / 27	22	3
2016–2020	Pathfinder 2WD	23	20 / 27	21	3
2015	Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD hybrid	26	25 / 28	21	5
2014	Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD hybrid	26	25 / 28	21	4
2013	Pathfinder 2WD	22	20 / 25	21	2
2011–2012	Pathfinder 2WD	17	15 / 22	15	3
2010	Pathfinder FE 2WD	18	15 / 22	14	4
2009	Pathfinder FE 2WD	18	15 / 22	14	5
2008	Pathfinder 2WD	17	15 / 22	14	4
2007	Pathfinder 2WD	17	15 / 22	16	2
2005–2006	Pathfinder 2WD	17	14 / 21	16	2
2004	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 19	14	4
2003	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 19	15	4
2001–2002	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 18	15	5
2000	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 18	15	4
1999	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 18	15	6
1997–1998	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 18	15	4
1996	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 19	15	4
1995	Pathfinder 2WD	15	14 / 17	15	5
1994	Pathfinder 2WD	15	14 / 17	15	4
1993	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 19	15	4
1992	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 19	15	5
1991	Pathfinder 2WD	17	15 / 19	15	4
1990	Pathfinder 2WD	16	15 / 18	15	4
1989	Pathfinder 4WD	16	15 / 18	14	5
1988	Pathfinder 4WD	16	15 / 17	14	3
1987	Pathfinder 4WD	16	15 / 18	14	3

Version names in the EPA list: Pathfinder 2WD, Pathfinder 4WD, Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek, Pathfinder 4WD SL/Platinum, Pathfinder Armada 2WD, Pathfinder Armada 4WD, Pathfinder FE 2WD, Pathfinder Hybrid 2WD, Pathfinder Hybrid 4WD, Pathfinder Van (cargo).

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPG Jeep Grand Cherokee23 MPG Toyota 4Runner23 MPG Rolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG