2019 Nissan Pathfinder
midsize SUV / 4-door SUV
Award applies only to vehicles with specific headlights built after August 2018
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2015-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SV 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. Beginning with 2015 models of both the Pathfinder and QX60, the front-end structure was modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1447 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 14 |
| Footrest (cm) | 9 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 5 |
| Parking brake (cm) | 12 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 3 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 7 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 7 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 10 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1447 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 39 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 15 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 2.3 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 5 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.52 |
| Right | 0.37 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 0.1 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 41 |
| Right | 27 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2015-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2018 Nissan Pathfinder S 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. Beginning with 2015 models of both the Pathfinder and QX60, the front-end structure was modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger’s survival space was not maintained well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the passenger dummy’s head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Despite intrusion of the door hinge pillar and dashboard, risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | CEP1812 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 25 |
| Footrest (cm) | 18 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 12 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 10 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 21 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 15 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 13 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEP1812 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 33 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.18 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 12 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.7 |
| Right | 5.0 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 6 |
| Right | 6 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 3 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.55 |
| Right | 0.60 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.3 |
| Right | 2.1 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 53 |
| Right | 38 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEP1812 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 34 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 7 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.0 |
| Right | 0.0 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.16 |
| Right | 0.14 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 21 |
| Right | 27 |
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 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2015-20 models
Tested vehicle: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4-door 4wd
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,431 lbs |
| Peak force | 20,719 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.68 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power leatherette seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Power leatherette seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 39 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 14 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 11.2 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 70 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 504 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- Platinum trim; built after August 2018
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves, and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the gradual left and sharp right curves, and inadequate on the sharp left curve.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2019-20 models built after August 2018 |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 99.2 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 50.5 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 65.7 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 49.6 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 51.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 48.7 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 165.1 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 135.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 75.1 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 70.4 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 56.5 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 55.0 m |
Trim level(s)
- S trim
- SV trim
- SL trim
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.
The low beams created excessive glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2017-20 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 98.8 m | 78.1% |
| Straightaway left edge | 46.4 m | 78.1% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 55.6 m | 122.5% |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 42.2 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 43.7 m | 216.1% |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 36.5 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 156.7 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 124.1 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 65.1 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 61.8 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 49.0 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 48.4 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2018-20 models
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | S |
| Seat type | cloth |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 2 additional seating positions with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | S |
| Seat type | cloth |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 4 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available |
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 16 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 80 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 16 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 71 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 20 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 84 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 0-2 |
| Force (lbs) | 13 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 88 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 33
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Middle seatback |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |