2025 Nissan Pathfinder Safety Report
2025 Nissan Pathfinder Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (34) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 2 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder with 1 complaints and 0 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2022 | Check the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Pathfinder Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Pathfinder years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | 1 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2024 Nissan Pathfinder | 46 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2023 Nissan Pathfinder | 89 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | 123 | 5 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Nissan Pathfinder | 44 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Nissan Pathfinder | 71 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2025 Nissan Pathfinder Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyService Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyBack Over Prevention
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention issues Nissan onlyVisibility
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility issues Nissan onlyVehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Reliability Score
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Multiple reports of service brake issues, including hydraulic caliper problems, have been recorded. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel/Propulsion System Engine malfunctions and power loss have been reported, indicating potential drivability issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Back Over Prevention A single report of a back over prevention system failure was noted. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Driver Mirror Driver side mirror vibrations have been reported, potentially affecting driver visibility. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder:
Issues with hydraulic calipers and disc brakes are frequent.
Engine malfunctions and power loss are common.
Single report of a back over prevention system failure.
Driver side mirror vibrations are reported.
Recall Details for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder by NHTSA:
Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
When sitting in a parking space and when you put the car in reverse, the front sensors pick up whats in front of the car making the beeping sound. If a car is driving by in the rear it does not pickup that car driving by as it is picking up the items in the front of the car. When in reverse, the front sensors should not go off, only the rear sensors should go off. This issue can cause someone to ...
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked inside the garage, the hatch glass shattered unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware that several consumers had reported that the rear glass, front windshield, and s...
The accelerator pedal has gotten stuck at full throttle 3 times under the all weather rock creek floor mat. The mat appears to be properly placed in its molded position, but it allows the pedal to go behind the mat and get stuck. 3 separate times this has happened.
serious incident that happened. While we were driving heading uphill to the beach, the check engine light and multiple warnings suddenly appeared. It said 'transmission error' and 'engine power reduced,' and the car just shut down with the kids inside. We were at risk of the car rolling backwards. I really think this is a major safety issue tied to the vehicle's design or manufacturing. Second inc...
I purchased a vechicle from nissan of laurel . My drver side mirror vibrates excessivly while driving which is a safety issue . and i took the dealers and they replace with no cost , the same day the replace i took it back to the dealer because its worst then before and they refuse to replace it . I need to open a case , document this safety concer and authorize the repair under warranty . Dealer...
3rd row side window shattered, while stopped at a traffic light.
I am writing to formally report a serious and ongoing safety concern regarding my Nissan Pathfinder. During the initial test drive, conducted on a particularly windy day, I noticed sharp and sudden pulling to both the left and right while traveling at freeway speeds. At the time, I attributed much of this instability to the wind conditions and proceeded with the purchase. However, since taking ow...
I purchased this vehicle new, and it has exhibited multiple safety-related problems. 1.The transmission intermittently fails to engage reverse; when reverse is selected, the vehicle sometimes goes into neutral. 2.When this occurs, the rearview camera does not activate, creating a serious risk when backing up. 3.Additionally, the odometer/mileage appears to increase unusually fast without correspon...
While driving at highway speeds, my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder suddenly loses power and enters limp mode with no warning. The dashboard displays: “Engine Malfunction – Power Reduced – Service Now.” When this happens, the vehicle cannot accelerate and struggles to maintain speed, creating a serious safety hazard in traffic. This has occurred multiple times. First time was on January 6th - entered highw...
Vehicle stalled on highway during extremely low outside temperatures and snow covered roadway. Engine malfuction, reduced power error code briefly appeared followed by a complete engine stall. Vechicle had no power and immediately needed to be steered to safety. Near whiteout conditions lead to an extremely dangerous situation, nearly causing a nearly collision. Prior to this incident, the veh...
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart after the first attempt. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted; however, the transmission failed to shift into gear properly. The contact stated that while atte...
The 25 pathfinder SV back up camera lags 2 to 3 seconds when shifted to reverse. It show a still image of what's behind but does not update to live feed till a few seconds later. This is dangerous as there have been many cases where I thought what the camera was showing was a live view behind my car when it was just a still image. I have had some close calls when backing into parkings spots.
Engine malfunction with loss of power occurred while driving. The vehicle entered reduced speed mode which created a dangerous situation for myself and others. This problem occurred 3 consecutive times during an extremely cold day. The code will clear after restarting the engine, but the issue randomly resumes during driving. Nissan towed the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer cleared the code ...
I bought a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum and the driver mirror shakes really bad going over 30 MPH. I have reached out to Nissan of North America and they said this is normal. I have talked to a master mechanic with Nissan and this is a well known issue. My wife and I test drove all the Platinum models at our local dealership and they all do this some worse than others. This is a massive safety ...
VIN [XXX] Date of Incident: December 21, 2025 Location: I-295 South, merging onto I-95 South, Jacksonville, FL Vehicle: 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, VIN [XXX] Owner: [XXX] Witness: [XXX] Phone Number: [XXX] Email Address: [XXX] Incident Description: While driving on I-295 South, merging onto I-95 South at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The gas pedal becam...
Windshield is causing double vision at night with lights. I am see distortion at all times but seems to be greater at night. The further from the object the greater the double vision is. It goes away when I look out the windshield at the very top. The car is brand new with no damage and windows are clean.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there were audible beeps, and a message flashed on the instrument cluster that the “Forward Collision Avoidance” system had failed. The contact stated that the vehicle immediately started to slow down, and the cruise control disengaged. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where i...
Recently purchased a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The feature they call "idle stop" did not work. Noticed withing 2 days of vehicle purchase. After listening to some lame excuses, I made an appointment to have the dealer fix it. They were not able to fix it. The document they gave me from Nissan states it is an electrical problem, and they do not have a fix. I filed a case with Nissan, and they rejecte...
I was involved in a multi-car accident on Oct. 7, 2025. During the accident, I slammed on my brakes because the car in front of me was slamming on its brakes. The car behind me pummeled into my Pathfinder, sending me careening into the car in front of me. There was a huge impact on both ends of my vehicle. My face crashed into the steering wheel. The airbags did not deploy. My nose gushed blood fo...
The drivers seat does not have enough padding. I was driving in New Jersey on the thruway and because the seat does not have enough cushion I tried to adjust myself and that caused me to go into other lane. Luckily no accident but this is definitely a safety issue. I do have pictures to show of the condition of the seat.
Showing 20 of 34 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
TSBs are manufacturer-acknowledged issues with recommended fixes. Unlike recalls, TSB repairs are not always free.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be availabl...
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be availabl...
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be availabl...
VENT CONTROL VALVE IN ACTIVE TEST INOPERATIVE IN CONSULT 4 SERVICE INFORMATION An issue in CONSULT 4 has been identified in “EVAP system close” in Work support. · After selecting the "EVAP system close" in Work support, the “VENT CONTROL/V” in Active test becomes non-functional temporarily. · When s...
METAL TICKING NOISE AT B-PILLAR IF YOU CONFIRM A metallic ticking noise is coming from the driver (LH) side and/or passenger (RH) side B-Pillar when driving the vehicle on various road surfaces. ACTION Refer to the SERVICE INFORMATION in this bulletin to adjust the inner support of the affected B-Pi...
FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC P0456 is stored as “Active”, “Past”, or “Pending” in the ECM. ACTION 1. Remove the supplied funnel fr...
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH BUTTONS INOPERATIVE, STICKING, OR NOT CLICKING WHEN PRESSED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that any of the steering wheel switch buttons are inoperative, sticking, or not clicking when pressed. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE to: 1. Remove the steering wheel assembly. 2...
ACTION Date: October 2, 2025 To: FOMs, DOMs, RAMs, & RGMs Subject: LAUNCH PD172 PMA55 Multi Model Monroney Bumper Label – QA – Dealer Announcement and Procedure ACTION: FOMs & DOMs are asked to ensure that dealers are aware of this new campaign information. Dealer Announcement: ...
EXCESS DUST ENTERING CABIN WHILE DRIVING ON DIRT ROADS IF YOU CONFIRM That while driving on dirt roads with all doors and windows closed, that there is excessive dust intrusion into the vehicle’s cabin that is settling on the inside of the doors. ACTION Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in the bulletin...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Has the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER been recalled?
Yes, the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER have?
The 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER has 34 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 2 involved crashes. 2 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
The 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER involve unknown or other (4 complaints), service brakes,engine,fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints). Other affected components include back over prevention, visibility, vehicle speed control,unknown or other.
How many crash reports does the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER have?
There are 2 crash reports associated with the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER out of 34 total complaints (5.9% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER have?
There are no fire reports for the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER.
How many injuries are reported for the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
2 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER is generally recommended. It has 34 complaints, 1 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
The components with the most failures on the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 2. SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 4. BACK OVER PREVENTION (1 complaints), 5. VISIBILITY (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 4 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
Consider the reported issues with service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, and back over prevention before purchasing. The 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER has 34 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
The 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 34 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 2 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Service Brakes and Fuel/Propulsion System.
What are the known issues with the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER?
Known issues with the 2025 NISSAN PATHFINDER include: Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System, Back Over Prevention, Driver Mirror. These are based on patterns found across 34 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any known issues with the Pathfinder's service brakes?
Yes, multiple reports of service brake issues, including hydraulic caliper problems, have been recorded.
What safety concerns have been reported with the back over prevention system?
A single report of a back over prevention system failure was noted.
Can you tell me about the driver mirror issue?
Driver side mirror vibrations have been reported, potentially affecting driver visibility.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Consider the reported issues with service brakes, fuel/propulsion system, and back over prevention before purchasing.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The data includes 34 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 2 reported crashes, 2 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16