Nissan Safety Shield
Expand your peace of mind. Find security at any elevation. Protect your cargo, especially the precious kind. The Nissan Safety Shield is our comprehensive approach to safety. It includes rigorous crash testing, over 50 standard safety features on every vehicle, available advanced safety technologies, and child-safety programs like Snug Kids®. In Pathfinder, an Advanced Airbag System, side-impact curtain airbags for all three rows, and active front-seat head restraints are just a few of the examples of our safety philosophy in action.

Nissan Advanced Airbag System (AABS)
Nissan’s Advanced Airbag System (AABS) includes dual-stage supplemental front airbags* with seat belt sensors and an occupant-classification sensor. The inflation rate of these dual-stage airbags adjusts depending on crash severity and seat belt usage. If the front-passenger’s seat is empty, a sensor will deactivate the airbag.

*Airbags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, rear-facing child restraints should not be placed in the front-passenger’s seat. Also, in addition to any other requirement of applicable law, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Airbags will only inflate in certain accidents; see your owner’s manual for more details. Inflated airbags shown for illustration purposes only. Actual airbags deflate after deployment.

Side-Curtain and Side-Impact Airbags
Roof-mounted side-curtain airbags* provide protection for outboard occupants in all three rows. And driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental airbags* are built into the front seats, so they move with the seats.

*Standard on LE, available on S and SE

Zone Body Construction
This helps to absorb crash energy before it reaches the passenger zone. In addition, there are pipe-style steel side-door guard beams that are welded into every door to help protect passengers in a side impact.

Snug Kids®
Another Nissan first. U.S. NHTSA-certified ‘Child Passenger Safety’ technicians have dedicated over 1000 hours to checking over 4000 child seat installations in Nissans. The result: An industry first, The Snug Kids® Child Safety Seat Fit Guide. This guide lists child seats that fit the rear seats of Nissan vehicles, as well as offers invaluable tips on correct installation.

3-Point Seat Belts
Every seat is protected by a 3-point seat belt. Both front seats are equipped with pre-tensioners that automatically help tighten the belts when the front airbags deploy, as well as load limiters that give a little when too much force is put on the belt.

Active Head Restraints
By moving up and forward in the event of a rear-end collision, active head restraints help reduce whiplash-type injuries to the front-seat occupants.

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Vehicle Dynamic Control is so advanced, it helps you stay on your steered path if your vehicle begins to oversteer or understeer. VDC compensates by reducing engine speed and/or applying appropriate brake pressure to specific wheels*.

*VDC cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques, or any other reason. Always drive safely.

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) compensates for additional weight in the rear, whether it’s a full house or a full tank of gas, by sending extra force to the rear brakes.

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
During hard braking, the Anti-lock Braking System rapidly pumps the brakes to help prevent your wheels from locking, helping you steer your way safely around obstacles.