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NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder[1]. The biggest group is unknown or other components, followed by brakes[2][3].

55owner complaints[1]
1recalls[4]
21–23MPG combined (EPA)[5]
5★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name for this model year, biggest first.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Pathfinder is necessarily included.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[5] 20 / 27 / 23 $2,900
Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[14] 21 / 27 / 23 $2,900
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[15] 20 / 23 / 21 $3,900
Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[16] 20 / 25 / 22 $3,050

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV AWD[6] 5 4 5 4 15.5%
SUV FWD[17] 5 4 5 4 16.9%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2025 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder[18] 284 to 295 hp

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 170 complaints, 0 recalls19951996: 159 complaints, 3 recalls1997: 217 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 149 complaints, 2 recalls19981999: 104 complaints, 2 recalls2000: 112 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 230 complaints, 3 recalls20012002: 156 complaints, 5 recalls2003: 110 complaints, 3 recalls2004: 67 complaints, 3 recalls20042005: 1,050 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 837 complaints, 3 recalls2007: 561 complaints, 1 recalls20072008: 328 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 37 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 40 complaints, 4 recalls20102011: 45 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 23 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 890 complaints, 11 recalls20132014: 585 complaints, 12 recalls2015: 321 complaints, 6 recalls2016: 107 complaints, 2 recalls20162017: 186 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 78 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 76 complaints, 2 recalls20192020: 48 complaints, 0 recalls2022: 136 complaints, 5 recalls2023: 107 complaints, 1 recalls20232024: 86 complaints, 2 recalls2025: 55 complaints, 1 recalls5520252026: 12 complaints, 0 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Pathfinder model year. The 2025 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951700
19961593
19972172
19981492
19991042
20001122
20012303
20021565
20031103
2004673
20051,0502
20068373
20075611
20083284
2009373
2010404
2011452
2012232
201389011
201458512
20153216
20161072
20171862
2018783
2019762
2020480
20221365
20231071
2024862
2025551
2026120

NHTSA's counts for the Pathfinder show 55 complaints and 1 recalls for 2025[4]. Among the 31 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 24 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (12) and the most are for 2005 (1,050)[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Pathfinder?

Owners filed 55 complaints for this model year[1]. Unknown or other components and brakes lead the list[2][3]. Power train and engine each follow with the same count[7][8]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how common a problem is. Check the recalls and the by-year section on this page, then ask a dealer about open repairs before you decide[4].

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners filed 55 complaints with NHTSA[1]. The biggest named groups are brakes, power train and engine[3][7][8]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?
Yes, the by-year fact shows a recall on file for this model year[4]. The recalls section lists it by code.
How many complaints does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several components.
Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Complaints are only one signal and are not adjusted for sales[1]. Read the problems and recalls sections together before you decide.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
See the fuel economy section of this page, which is built from EPA data.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 55 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 15 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. 10 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Pathfinder model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Pathfinder 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 8 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 8 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 7 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 7 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 5 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 5 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 25V173, filed March 19, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper. NHTSA recall database
  14. EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Pathfinder 4WD Platinum, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Nissan Pathfinder with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 284 to 295 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.