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Nissan Pathfinder 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Nissan Pathfinder 4WD across 39 model years, from the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD through the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD. The most recent 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD returns 23 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.

Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Pathfinder 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Nissan Pathfinder 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2026 2026 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 23 MPG 21 MPG 26 MPG $2,600
2025 2025 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 23 MPG 21 MPG 27 MPG $2,600
2024 2024 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 23 MPG 21 MPG 27 MPG $2,600
2023 2023 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 23 MPG 21 MPG 27 MPG $2,600
2022 2022 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 23 MPG 21 MPG 27 MPG $2,600
2020 2020 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 22 MPG 20 MPG 27 MPG $2,700
2019 2019 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,700
2018 2018 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,700
2017 2017 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,700
2016 2016 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,700
2015 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 22 MPG 19 MPG 26 MPG $2,700
2014 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $2,850
2013 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $2,850
2012 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
2011 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
2010 2010 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
2009 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
2008 2008 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
2007 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 20 MPG $4,300
2006 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2005 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 14 MPG 19 MPG $3,750
2004 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 18 MPG $4,000
2003 2003 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
2002 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 17 MPG $3,750
2001 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
2000 2000 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1999 1999 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1998 1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1997 1997 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1996 1996 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 17 MPG $3,750
1995 1995 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1994 1994 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1993 1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1992 1992 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1991 1991 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1990 1990 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 15 MPG 14 MPG 17 MPG $4,000
1989 1989 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
1988 1988 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 17 MPG $3,750
1987 1987 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750

How the Nissan Pathfinder 4WD compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class

Buyers usually compare the Nissan Pathfinder 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2026 Lucid Gravity Touring w/20F21R wheels
111 MPG 2026 Lucid Gravity GT w/20F21R wheels (2R)
108 MPG 2026 Tesla Model X
105 MPG 2026 Lucid Gravity GT w/20F21R wheels (3R)
104 MPG 2026 Tesla Model X Plaid
100 MPG 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger)
99 MPG
2026 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD
23 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.