NHTSA has received 49 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, or 29.3 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.70, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #48 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is about the same; against other Midsize SUVs it is 45% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-03-25 and 2026-08-26. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.
49Complaints
29.3Complaints per year on the road
0.7Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
4.1%Share involving a crash or fire
38Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 28.0 complaints per year, about the same.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (18.4% of complaints), followed by Engine (14.3%) and Interior & equipment (14.3%). Body & structure complaints are 2.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “rear glass”, “manufacturing”, “impact”, “cause” and “window”. 2 reports (4.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 12 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (51% of incidents). In the last 12 months 38 new complaints were filed, versus 11 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 6% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
I bought my 2025 Pathfinder in November 2025. In early December, the automatic emergency braking symbol started flashing; I took it to the Nissan dealership in Downey, and they told me that unless there was a permanent error code, they couldn't do anything.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-06-21 · ODI 11745429
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.
The hydraulic braking system failed, causing a complete loss of brake pedal resistance and a severe brake fluid leak. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Nissan dealership and is available for inspection upon request.
Brakes · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759683
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass fractured. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined that there was no impact to the glass to cause the failure.
Body & structure · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11756032
Component/system failure. Engine shut off while driving @ 70 mph. The car first shifted into neutral all on its own, system shows AT MALFUNCTION. Vehicle was towed to nearest dealership so it is available for inspection.
Engine · 2026-08-08 · ODI 11755598
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 25V173000 · 2025-03-19
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."
Risk: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
49 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, or about 29.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 18.4% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 38 new complaints were filed, versus 11 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 49 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, or 29.3 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.70, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #48 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is about the same; against other Midsize SUVs it is 45% lower.