2014 Nissan Pathfinder
midsize SUV / 4-door SUV
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2013-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4-door 4wd
The Nissan Pathfinder was redesigned for the 2013 model year, and the Infiniti JX35, a luxury version of the Pathfinder, was introduced in the 2013 model year. Beginning with 2014 models, the JX35 was renamed the QX60.
Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on two tests conducted by Nissan. The first test was conducted on a 2013 model Pathfinder and the second test on a 2014 model Pathfinder. Ratings apply to all Pathfinders beginning with the 2013 model year, the JX for the 2013 model year, and all QX models beginning with 2014.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF1211 | VTF1314 |
|---|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | ||
| Footrest (cm) | 6 | 7 |
| Left (cm) | 12 | 12 |
| Center (cm) | 9 | 9 |
| Right (cm) | 7 | 9 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 16 | 2 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | ||
| Left (cm) | 3 | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 3 | 4 |
| Steering column movement | ||
| Upward (cm) | 0 | 0 |
| Rearward (cm) | 2 | 3 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 1 | 1 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1211 | VTF1314 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ||
| HIC-15 | 293 | 124 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 22 | no contact |
| Neck | ||
| Tension (kN) | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 33 | 14 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.30 | 0.24 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 41 | 35 |
| Legs | ||
| Femur force - left (kN) | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 3 | 2 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 3 | 2 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.50 | 0.48 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.40 | 0.53 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | ||
| Left | 122 | 104 |
| Right | 50 | 68 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2014-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4-door 4wd with standard head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
The Nissan Pathfinder was redesigned for the 2013 model year, and the Infiniti JX35, a luxury version of the Pathfinder, was introduced in the 2013 model year. Beginning with 2014 models, the JX35 was renamed the QX60, and both the Pathfinder and QX60 received side curtain airbag and rear door structural modifications to improve occupant protection in side impact crashes. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Nissan.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1309 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -10.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1309 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 278 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 30 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.6 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 26 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.90 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.34 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 2.5 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.5 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 1.1 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 135 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 24 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1309 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 63 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 23 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 19 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.80 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.25 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.9 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 66 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 48 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power cloth seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Power cloth seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 7 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 10 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 11.1 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 61 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 407 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.