2025 Nissan Pathfinder
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 57
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 57 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 101 |
| 1995 | 170 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 217 |
| 1998 | 149 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 230 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 110 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 1,050 |
| 2006 | 837 |
| 2007 | 561 |
| 2008 | 328 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 890 |
| 2014 | 576 |
| 2015 | 321 |
| 2016 | 105 |
| 2017 | 186 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 76 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2022 | 136 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 89 |
| 2025 | 57 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
19% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On july 18 2026, I was stand still on South bound Tampa ave and Norfhoff, city of northridge CA .When suddenly car it accelerated from "AUTO HOLD" I push my service brake but dont response, and unfortunately rear end then car front on me, after the...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-20
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and electrical system
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-23
Also filed under Air bags
Engine
16% · 9 reportsForward collision avoidance
16% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Power train
14% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has experienced recurring transmission problems, including unexpectedly switching from Automatic Drive into Manual 1st Gear without driver input.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-09
Electrical system
12% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-05-09Service brakes, hydraulic25V173000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V173000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.