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2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 64 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, most frequently naming the driver assistance, brakes and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 13 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun 2025 | 3 | 5 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | 11 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | 15 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | 16 |
| Nov 2025 | 3 | 19 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | 20 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | 25 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 | 29 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 | 34 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 37 |
| Jun 2026 | 5 | 42 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 43 |
| Aug 2026 | 6 | 49 |
| Sep 2026 | 2 | 51 |
| Oct 2026 | 8 | 59 |
| Nov 2026 | 5 | 64 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Driver assistance1619.5%
- Brakes1113.4%
- Engine911.0%
- Visibility911.0%
- Powertrain (other)89.8%
- Electrical78.5%
- Body & structure67.3%
- Seat belts44.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
When driving with cruise control it the car will beep and disengage the cruise control with error message on the Dash. the error seems to clear after shutting off the car and turning back on the car. This Frequently happens when I am driving with cruise control on for a 30 mile trip and nothing is in front of me and the sun is behind me.
- NHTSA ID
- 11776816
- Incident
- Nov 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving away from the dealer at approximately 5 MPH, the driver's side exterior mirror began shaking and vibrating excessively. The vibration persisted while driving, impeding the driver's visibility of surrounding traffic. While driving in the rain, the driver's side exterior mirror failed to provide adequate visibility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a claim was filed; however, the manufacturer denied the claim. The dealer was contacted and consulted with the manufacturer. The dealer duplicated the failure and replaced the driver's side exterior mirror; however, the replacement mirror failed to resolve the failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60.
- NHTSA ID
- 11776139
- Incident
- Oct 25, 2025
- Mileage
- 60 mi
On or about [XXX] I received an alert that there was a problem with my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder's airbag. I immediately called my local Nissan Dealership, Wallace Nissan in Stuart, Fl to make an appointment. They made an appointment for the following week. Then, they canceled the appointment and made me wait until [XXX] to take it in even though I expressed concern about the safety of the vehicle. On [XXX] I took the car in and was told it would probably be fixable that day. On [XXX], I was told that the car could not be fixed and would likely be out of service or weeks or months because the necessary part was on backorder. I was not provided a replacement Nissan Pathfinder. I asked for any car with a third row and was refused. When the car part still had no ETA after three weeks, I placed a complaint with Nissan Consumer Affairs. I referenced the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, a federal law which provides that manufacturers must offer a buyback to the consumer if the car cannot be reasonably repaired pursuant to the warranty. This defect is undisputedly covered by the bumper to bumper warranty. I was initially refused a buyback because Nissan explained that 3 weeks without the car is no yet unreasonable. I was promised further review and resolution if the part was still not available by [XXX]. Then on [XXX], the arbitration specialist emailed me that she may have an update on when the part could be available on [XXX]. I reminded her of her initial promise of the [XXX] deadline. She refused to answer. I called several times and left messages asking for a call back by [XXX] as promised. I was refused a call back. I asked to be escalated to a supervisor and was further refused. I believe that depriving me of the car in unreasonable, and expecting me to drive it with an unsafe airbag defect is a safety hazard. By failing to address the safety concern timely and failing to buyback the defective vehicle, Nissan is endorsing the driving of the car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U
- NHTSA ID
- 11775794
- Incident
- Sep 26, 2026
On November 3, 2026 at about 6:00 pm (after dark), my wife was driving our 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum forward in Drive at 5 mph or slower into a narrow residential driveway. The front parking sensors were switched on and the camera view was showing on the center screen. The right front corner hit a metal pole beside the driveway. There was no beep or warning on the screen or dashboard before the impact, and the car did not brake. After the impact, the dashboard showed a sensor warning. The impact tore the front bumper and fender and damaged the headlight. The car had to be towed. I am concerned that the front sensors fail to detect fixed objects at the front corners at parking speed.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775599
- Incident
- Nov 3, 2026
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, purchased new in June 2025. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced multiple recurring mechanical and safety concerns that remain unresolved despite approximately four dealership repair visits and nine days out of service. The vehicle experiences excessive vibration during startup, while idling, and when placed in reverse. It also makes a noticeable clunking noise when shifting into park and an intermittent metallic grinding noise during cold starts. At times, the vehicle feels as though it may stall, and the engine RPMs fluctuate while the air conditioning begins blowing warm air. Additionally, the vehicle has displayed a collision warning system malfunction, experienced an unexpected battery failure, and required strut replacement. Motor mount concerns have also been identified. Despite repeated dealership visits, several issues remain unresolved. The dealership has repeatedly stated that certain problems could not be duplicated, even though I have video evidence documenting some of the symptoms. I am concerned about the possibility of unexpected power loss, mechanical failure, and malfunctioning collision safety systems, particularly while transporting my children. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate these potential safety defects and determine whether other 2025 Nissan Pathfinder owners are experiencing similar issues.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775262
- Incident
- Dec 31, 1969
On Oct., 28, 2026, my 2025 Nissan Pathfinder , with only 4156 miles, was parked in my driveway. There was no extreme temperature, wind, or inclement weather. My rear right side passenger window shattered for no reason. No object hit the window. The glass shattered into the vehicle and outside the vehicle. There were thousands of small, sharp fragments.
- NHTSA ID
- 11774674
- Incident
- Oct 28, 2026
Dealer had deceptively had installed a tracking device. They shut my engine down when I had problems with them. Unit is removed and ample witnesses.
- NHTSA ID
- 11774565
- Incident
- Dec 31, 1969
I own a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder with approximately 12,800 miles. During inspection on 10/26/2026 at Nissan Riverside, the dealer found the rear brake pads had gone metal to metal — no brake pad material left — which caused damage to the rear rotors, requiring replacement of both pads and rotors. No dashboard warning light came but a grinding noise. The front brakes were still in good condition. The vehicle has not been used for towing or aggressive driving. Rear pads wearing completely through at 12,800 miles, while the front brakes remain serviceable, is not normal wear and indicates a defect in the rear brake system. This condition reduces braking effectiveness and increases stopping distance, a safety concern. I request NHTSA investigate premature rear brake wear on the 2025 Nissan Pathfinders.
- NHTSA ID
- 11773842
- Incident
- Oct 19, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WIRING HARNESS REPAIR INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. For future reference, see the HRK mobile app and the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC). Please discard previous versions of NTB14-032.
STRUCTURE:BODY
DRIVER’S DOOR MIRROR REVERSE TILT-DOWN FEATURE NOT WORKING PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION December 16, 2025 NTB25-065 Original bulletin published February 19, 2026 NTB25-065A APPLIED DATES added; PARTS INFORMATION revised July 20, 2026 NTB25-065B APPLIED VEHICLES revised; APPLIED DATES revised; PARTS INFORMATION revised October 8, 2026 NTB25-065C Bulletin title, APPLIED VEHICLES, SERVICE INFORMATION and PARTS INFORMATION revised
SERVICE BRAKES
AEB WARNING WITH ONE OR MORE CURRENT DTCS STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT 2, AND/OR THE LASER/RADAR CONTROL UNIT IF YOU CONFIRM The front radar is inoperative, the AEB warning is displayed, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored as CURRENT: · U2752-88 for “Ethernet circuit” stored in the ADAS control unit 2, · U275F-88 for “Ethernet circuit” stored in the LASER/RADAR (DISTANCE SENSOR) control unit, OR · C2589-86 for “TCM” stored in the LASER/RADAR (DISTANCE SENSOR) control unit, AND/OR · C258E-86 for “ABS” stored in the LASER/RADAR (DISTANCE SENSOR) control unit. ACTION 1. Confirm the current Distance Sensor control unit part number. 2. Reprogram the Distance Sensor control unit, if applicable. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
STRUCTURE:BODY
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 available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 |
| 2025Viewing | 64 | 1 | 0 | 50.0 |
| 2024 | 87 | 2 | 0 | 52.1 |
| 2023 | 107 | 1 | 0 | 46.0 |
| 2022 | 137 | 5 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 |
| 2019 | 76 | 2 | 0 | 53.1 |
| 2018 | 78 | 3 | 0 | 50.8 |
| 2017 | 188 | 2 | 0 | 49.1 |
| 2016 | 105 | 2 | 1 | 56.0 |
| 2015 | 321 | 5 | 1 | 54.5 |
| 2014 | 577 | 11 | 3 | 60.9 |
| 2013 | 891 | 11 | 4 | 57.4 |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 53.1 |
| 2011 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 40.3 |
| 2010 | 40 | 5 | 1 | 50.8 |
| 2009 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 50.8 |
| 2008 | 328 | 5 | 1 | 51.5 |
| 2007 | 561 | 2 | 1 | 48.5 |
| 2006 | 837 | 5 | 1 | 51.0 |
| 2005 | 1,050 | 4 | 1 | 50.9 |
| 2004 | 67 | 7 | 4 | 54.6 |
| 2003 | 110 | 7 | 4 | 60.2 |
| 2002 | 156 | 9 | 2 | 59.8 |
| 2001 | 230 | 7 | 1 | 56.9 |
| 2000 | 112 | 6 | 1 | 56.4 |
| 1999 | 104 | 5 | 1 | 60.2 |
| 1998 | 149 | 4 | 1 | 59.6 |
| 1997 | 217 | 4 | 1 | 57.9 |
| 1996 | 159 | 5 | 1 | 59.3 |
| 1995 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 38.4 |
| 1994 | 91 | 2 | 1 | 56.0 |
| 1993 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 38.1 |
| 1992 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 |
| 1991 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 50.4 |
| 1990 | 38 | 2 | 1 | 52.4 |
| 1989 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 57.0 |
| 1988 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 45.4 |
| 1987 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 49.6 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.