Nissan Pathfinder key replacement and programming
Pathfinder has gone from a body-on-frame SUV to a three-row crossover, and its keys changed with it: NATS keys first, Intelligent Key on later generations.
Pathfinder key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Pathfinder generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
- Photo pending1996–2004
NATS transponder keys
NATS key with a separate remote.
- Photo pending2005–2012
NATS transponder keys
NATS key; remote-head key on later SUVs.
- Photo pending2013–2020
Intelligent Key and push-button start
Intelligent Key with push-button start on most trims.
- Photo pending2022–present
Intelligent Key and push-button start
Current generation with Intelligent Key.
Lost every Pathfinder key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to most Nissan vehicles at the car. Programming can involve extra security steps, so it takes longer than adding a spare. We confirm your system from the VIN first.
What to send for a Pathfinder key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
We come to Pathfinder owners in Burbank and La Crescenta-Montrose, including driveways and parking structures. La Crescenta-Montrose service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.