2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (15), Service Brakes (9), Power Train (7).
Key takeaways
- 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 29% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 18% |
| Power Train | 7 | 14% |
| Engine | 7 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 12% |
| Structure | 5 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8% |
| Visibility | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-09-20
At approximately 10,444 miles, while driving under normal operating conditions, the vehicle began emitting an unexpected, severe friction sound while braking, which rapidly escalated to a harsh metal-on-metal grinding noise. A physical safety inspection by an authorized dealer service center revealed that the rear bra...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-18
My Nissan Pathfinder has a recurring water intrusion problem through the sunroof area whenever it rains. The problem first occurred in June and has happened again this month during the rainy season. Water enters the vehicle cabin during rainfall, creating a significant concern about the safety and reliability of the ve...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-26
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. The vehicle suffered a sudden braking failure while traveling at highway speeds with my ...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.