2025 Nissan Pathfinder recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder and 54 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are unknown or other (15), service brakes (9), power train (8). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 23 mpg combined.
The 2025 ranks #3 of 13 Pathfinder model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (207). It has 1 recall vs. an average of 3.6 per model year.
Recalls 1
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
I purchased the car in June 2025 and the sunroof exploded while I was driving down the highway in Dec. 2025. The explosion scared me, the driver. Shattered glass covered me, my front passenger, and my adult son in the back seat. He was bleeding on his hand with a minor cut. My sunroof was replaced in January 2025 after 14 days in the shop. It was leaking again in March so my r…
Since purchasing this new Nissan in October 2025, the vehicle feels very unstable with random movement side to side on the interstate. My side impact warnings go off very frequently when traveling in my sales territory due to this. On grooved pavement, it is much worse and you feel like you the vehicle is going to go off the road. I had 2 different ride alongs with D Patrick Ni…
My 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has experienced recurring transmission problems, including unexpectedly switching from Automatic Drive into Manual 1st Gear without driver input. During some incidents, the vehicle failed to accelerate as expected while entering traffic, creating a collision risk. XXX: While driving on XXX in [XXX], the transmission hesitated during acceleration at app…
Safety ratings
2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD
2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.
Pathfinder 2WD
Auto (S9) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Pathfinder 4WD
Auto (S9) · 6 cyl · 3.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently for service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · disc · caliper (03/19/2025). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are unknown or other (15), service brakes (9), power train (8).
Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder safe?
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2025 ranks #3 of 13 Pathfinder model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (207). It has 1 recall vs. an average of 3.6 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is EPA-rated at about 23 mpg combined.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: PATHFINDER, Pathfinder.