repaired · 2026 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Nissan PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 64 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-173 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has problems
64 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
9Engine
8Power train
8Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Visibility
6Structure2 crash/fire/injury
5Vehicle speed control
4Seat belts
2111 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 21 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2025 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Pathfinder year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pathfinder median. How we score
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'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2025 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings
2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Pathfinder owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
On july 18 2026, I was stand still on South bound Tampa ave and Norfhoff, city of northridge CA.When suddenly car it accelerated from "AUTO HOLD" I push my service brake but dont response, and unfortunately rear end then car front on me, after the collision the car going in reverse in accelerated…
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…
Own a 2025 Pathfinder?
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