2025 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has a Complaint Index of 58, ranking 9th worst out of 20 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 51 complaints, one recall for front brake caliper assemblies, and no do-not-drive recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 58/100
- #9 of 20 Pathfinder years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 51
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22.5
- 20 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other15 (29%)
- Engine10 (20%)
- Brakes9 (18%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (14%)
- Electrical System6 (12%)
- Structure & Body6 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (12%)
- Seat Belts4 (8%)
- Fuel System3 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- ABS warning light illuminates and system reportedly stays uncalibrated even after dealer repair, with the light returning.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a multi-vehicle crash with heavy front and rear impact.
- Vehicle reportedly lost power and stalled on railroad tracks after a warning light appeared, requiring a restart to move.
- Seatbelt sensors reportedly fail to register buckled seatbelts at startup, triggering false warning chimes.
- Brake lights reportedly stay off unless the headlight switch is set to the auto position, going unnoticed until pointed out by another driver.
- Transmission reportedly gets stuck in low gear when accelerating into traffic and only releases after the engine is turned off and restarted.
2025 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V173000Mar 19, 2025Brakes1,430 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
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."
Risk: 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.
2025 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,875
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Pathfinder years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Pathfinder carries a Caution verdict with a Complaint Index of 58, ranking 9th worst among the 20 model years with data.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V173000 covers front brake caliper assemblies on certain 2025 Pathfinder, Murano, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles that may have reduced strength and could break. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the most reported problem on the 2025 Pathfinder?
- Engine complaints are the top problem area, making up 20 percent of the 51 complaints filed, followed by brakes at 18 percent and collision avoidance/camera systems at 16 percent.
- How does the 2025 Pathfinder compare to other Pathfinder years?
- Its Complaint Index of 58 is worse than years like 2020 (21, Best verdict) and 2024 (47, Good verdict), but far better than 2013, which has the highest index at 100 and an Avoid verdict.