The tested model of Nissan Pathfinder was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in October 2013. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants, including the Pathfinder Hybrid.
In the frontal offset crash test, driver leg protection was acceptable. Head protection in the side pole test was good.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags (curtains) are standard. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to all seats.
ANCAP & UCSR Rating ExplainedThis shows the differences between the rating processes.
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Frontal Offset*
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14.73
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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4
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pts
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Chest
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4
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pts
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Upper Legs
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3
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pts
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Lower Legs
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3.73
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pts
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The passenger compartment held its shape well in the frontal offset test. Pedal and steering wheel displacements were well controlled. Driver and passenger contact with the airbags was stable. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
Side Impact Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Side Impact*
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16
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
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4
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pts
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Chest
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4
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pts
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Abdomen
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4
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pts
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Pelvis
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4
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pts
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The side impact test normally used by ANCAP simulates a small car striking the driver's door of the test vehicle. Experience shows that large vehicles like the Pathfinder can be expected to perform well in this test. ANCAP has adopted a policy of awarding these types of vehicles a default score of 16 points (out of 16).
The vehicle was eligible for a side pole test because it has side curtain airbags. The vehicle scored the maximum 2 points for head protection in this test.
Whiplash Protection Test
Whiplash protection is assessed to the RCAR Protocol
Geometric test: GOOD
Dynamic test: GOOD
Overall whiplash rating: GOOD
Marginal
Pedestrian Summary
Scored 15.47 out of 36 points
Child head impacts: 8.74/12 points
Adult head impacts: 6.11/12 points
Upper leg impacts: 0.62/6 points
Lower leg impacts: 0/6 points
The central area of the bonnet provided good head protection while the windscreen-base, edges and front of the bonnet provided marginal to poor head protection. The front of the vehicle provided generally poor leg protection.
Pedestrian Rating Explained
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) provides consumers with independent and transparent information on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection provided by different new car models, in the most common types of crashes, through its star rating program.
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Green Vehicle Guide
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Combined Fuel Consumption
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CO2
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Greenhouse Rating
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Air Pollution Rating
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Overall Rating
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9.9 L/100km
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233 g/km
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Base Model Safety Features
Legend
Standard
Not Available
Optional
No Information
A number of car recalls have been announced in Australia due to faulty front passenger and driver airbags.