2025 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and problems

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 safety recall and 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 0

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Recall 25V-173: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 19, 2025 · 1,430 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	19
Service Brakes	11
Forward Collision Avoidance	10
Engine	9
Power Train	8
Electrical System	7
Structure	6
Visibility	6
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Seat Belts	4
Back Over Prevention	4
Visibility/Wiper	3

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 6
Structure › Body — 6
Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 2
Visibility › Windshield — 2
Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Nissan Pathfinder complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Forward Collision Avoidance · reported Nov 9, 2026

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.

Visibility · at 60 miles · reported Nov 6, 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…

Structure · reported Nov 4, 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…

Air Bags · reported Nov 4, 2026

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…

Unknown or Other · reported Nov 2, 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…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 25V-173 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (19 reports), followed by service brakes (11). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.