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2025 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

79/100

#4 most-complained of 15 Pathfinder years

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder ranks 4th worst of 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 79 and 51 NHTSA complaints. Engine issues lead at 20% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of just 250 miles, and there is 1 recall covering front brake calipers.

Complaints
51
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22.5
20 city / 26 hwy

Top 2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other15 (29%)
  2. Engine10 (20%)
  3. Brakes9 (18%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain7 (14%)
  6. Electrical System6 (12%)
  7. Structure & Body6 (12%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers6 (12%)
  9. Seat Belts4 (8%)
  10. Fuel System3 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the ABS warning light illuminating and reappearing even after dealer repair, sometimes tied to a crash where airbags did not deploy.
  • Forward Collision Avoidance systems have failed at highway speed, triggering audible beeps and unexpected deceleration with cruise control disengaging.
  • The idle stop/electrical system has failed to function shortly after purchase, with Nissan reportedly unable to provide a fix.
  • The transmission has been reported to lock into low gear when pulling into traffic, requiring the engine to be turned off and back on to clear.
  • Seat belts have been reported with excessive shoulder slack that could not be adjusted, and driver seats described as lacking enough cushioning to stay properly positioned.
  • An exterior trim panel on a rear passenger door reportedly tore off while driving on the highway.
2025 Nissan Pathfinder complaints: complaints filed per month9Mar 2025Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026May 2026Aug 2026
79 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2025 (9).

2025 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Caution57104122.5
2024Caution7181222.5
2025Avoid7951122.5

All Nissan Pathfinder years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Compared to other Pathfinder model years, 2025 ranks 4th worst out of 15 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 79 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 20% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of only 250 miles.
Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (25V173000) covers front brake caliper assemblies that may have reduced strength and could break.
How does the 2025 Pathfinder compare to other years?
It has a Complaint Index of 79, worse than years like 2020 (21) and 2018 (29), but not as high as 2013 (100) or 2014 (93).
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
EPA rates it at 22.5 mpg combined (20 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,875.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.