2025 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.

20242026
Complaints
61
per 10K Sold
6.4
US Sales
94,782
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:5,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

#35 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:250 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.

Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
5,000
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
250
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,430 vehicles.

25V173000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~1,430 affected

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."

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2025 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has 61 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Top reported problems: Brakes (7 complaints, avg 5,000 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 250 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 3,021 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,430 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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