2021 Nissan Pathfinder History Check

About the 2021 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2021 model year of the Nissan Pathfinder sits in the a large 7-seat suv that was Australia's #74-best-selling new vehicle in 2024. R52 Pathfinder (2013-2020) was plagued by CVT failures — settled by Nissan in 2022 with extended 10-year warranty. Verify the CVT has either been replaced under the program (PPSR shows recall completion) or has full Nissan-stamped service history. R53 (2022+) is a different platform entirely with conventional 9-speed auto.

2021-specific issues to verify

These reliability concerns affect Nissan Pathfinder examples from this generation. Service history (verifiable via PPSR notation) is the critical purchase factor.

1. R52 CVT failure (extended warranty applies, verify recall completion)
2. Timing-chain rattle on cold start, VQ35DE 3.5L V6
3. Sunroof drainage tube blockage causing headliner staining
4. Rear-suspension air-shock failure on Ti-L variants

Other model years — Nissan Pathfinder

The Aussie Car Check service covers every Nissan Pathfinder sold in Australia. Pick a different year:

Check a Nissan Pathfinder in your state

Same 2021 Nissan Pathfinder check works for any AU state. State-specific guides include local rego format and WOVR rules: