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2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder sits mid-pack among Pathfinder years: 74 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 125, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (12), other (11), and brakes (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

74

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Pathfinder years?

Pathfinder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted1,560 complaints1986: 1 complaints1987: 31 complaints1988: 17 complaints1989: 19 complaints1990: 44 complaints1991: 49 complaints1992: 38 complaints1993: 67 complaints1994: 108 complaints1995: 218 complaints1996: 214 complaints1997: 293 complaints1998: 194 complaints1999: 144 complaints2000: 166 complaints2001: 299 complaints2002: 206 complaints2003: 147 complaints2004: 86 complaints2005: 1,560 complaints2006: 1,224 complaints2007: 846 complaints2008: 458 complaints2009: 51 complaints2010: 61 complaints2011: 59 complaints2012: 35 complaints2013: 1,208 complaints2014: 747 complaints2015: 432 complaints2016: 128 complaints2017: 253 complaints2018: 121 complaints2019: 119 complaints2020: 74 complaints2022: 195 complaints2023: 147 complaints2024: 114 complaints2025: 74 complaints2026: 8 complaints
Pathfinder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1216%
Other1115%
Brakes79%
Engine79%
Transmission68%
Visibility & Wipers57%
Electrical System57%
Speed Control45%
Body & Structure45%
Tires & Wheels34%
Seat Belts34%
Fuel System34%
Airbags23%
Seats11%
Lighting11%

Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V173000BrakesMarch 19, 2025 · 1,430 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD137 and PD138.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The 25 pathfinder SV back up camera lags 2 to 3 seconds when shifted to reverse. It show a still image of what's behind but does not update to live feed till a few seconds later. This is dangerous as there have been many cases where I thought what the camera was showing was a live view behind my…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 17, 2025

“Windshield is causing double vision at night with lights. I am see distortion at all times but seems to be greater at night. The further from the object the greater the double vision is. It goes away when I look out the windshield at the very top. The car is brand new with no damage and windows are…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 25, 2025

“Engine malfunction with loss of power occurred while driving. The vehicle entered reduced speed mode which created a dangerous situation for myself and others. This problem occurred 3 consecutive times during an extremely cold day. The code will clear after restarting the engine, but the issue…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 15, 2026

“The contact owned a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the ABS warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS system needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact believed that the ABS system was not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 23, 2025 · crash

“1. 1ST WEEK HAVING CAR WAS LEAVING TO GO ON A TRIP, I PULLED INTO A GAS STATION. A DRIVER PULLED UP NEXT TO US AND TOLD US WE HAD NO BREAK LIGHTS. ( IT WAS STILL DARK OUTSID!) I GOT OUT OF MY CAR AND HAVE MY WIFE STEP ON THE BREAKS, AND SURE ENOUGH NO BREAK LIGHTS. IT WAS SET ON STANDARD HEAD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 17, 2025

2025 Nissan Pathfinder — common questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 74 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Pathfinder year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Pathfinder problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (12 complaints), other (11 complaints), brakes (7 complaints).

Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Pathfinder years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Pathfinder years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2013, 2007, 2014, 2008, 2015, 2001, 1997, 2017, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2022, 1998, 2003, 2004. The cleanest record among Pathfinder years belongs to 1986.

How safe is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.