MYRModel Year Report

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

▲ Better than typical
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:51.199Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Pathfinder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2025 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 15 complaints 1990: 38 complaints 1991: 39 complaints 1991 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 49 complaints 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 217 complaints 1998: 149 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 230 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 110 complaints 2004: 67 complaints 2005: 1050 complaints 2006: 837 complaints 2006 2007: 561 complaints 2008: 328 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 40 complaints 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 889 complaints 2014: 573 complaints 2015: 318 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2016 2017: 183 complaints 2018: 76 complaints 2019: 73 complaints 2020: 50 complaints 2022: 133 complaints 2022 2023: 97 complaints 2024: 68 complaints 2025: 42 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2025: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
198719
198817
198915
199038
199139
199230
199349
199491
1995170
1996159
1997217
1998149
1999104
2000112
2001230
2002156
2003110
200467
20051050
2006837
2007561
2008328
200937
201040
201145
201223
2013889
2014573
2015318
2016103
2017183
201876
201973
202050
2022133
202397
202468
202542
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20250923

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%

12% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 5 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250509 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 25V173000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V173000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2013 ■ 2006

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FAQ

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 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.