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2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age — inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
42 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 10, 2026 · source: NHTSA
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What breaks on a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Brakes (7) · Driver assistance (6) · Transmission & drivetrain (6) · Engine (6)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint — a rough guide, not a schedule.
Brakes
17%7 complaints · 7 in the last 2 years
“serious incident that happened. While we were driving heading uphill to the beach, the check engine light and multiple warnings suddenly appeared. It said 'transmissio…”
Driver assistance
14%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there were audible beeps, and a message flashed on the instrumen…”
Transmission & drivetrain
14%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“We have been documenting a oil leak on the timing chain cam shaft cover. When the motor heats up the engine seeps/leaks oil on the top of the side of engine. This has …”
Engine
14%6 complaints · 6 in the last 2 years
“Vehicle stalled on highway during extremely low outside temperatures and snow covered roadway. Engine malfuction, reduced power error code briefly appeared followed by…”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 25V173000
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.
Fix: 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.
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