2025 Nissan Pathfinder: common problems and reliability
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51 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Pathfinder?The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has 51 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and power train. Owners most often flag oil sludge/engine failure (2018+ v6): potential for severe engine damage due to oil sludge, with warranty coverage contingent on proof of strict 5,000-mile oil change intervals.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Pathfinder?
Across the 16 Pathfinder model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2012) to 1,135 (2014). With 51 complaints, the 2025 Pathfinder sits below the model's median of 81.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Pathfinder
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 25V173000Nissan 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."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the current generation (2022+), which replaced the CVT with a conventional 9-speed automatic, initial sentiment is mixed.
- IsolatedOil Sludge/Engine Failure (2018+ V6)
Potential for severe engine damage due to oil sludge, with warranty coverage contingent on proof of strict 5,000-mile oil change intervals.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Pathfinder. See the full Pathfinder owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Pathfinder listings typically run $17,239–$29,266.
Other Pathfinder model years
Compare every Pathfinder year side by side to see how 2025 ranks against the rest.
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