The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control is the largest identified problem area: 15 of 62 complaints (24%) mention it. 19 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.
Complaints filed fell from 87 in 2024 to 62 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 62
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,700–$3,700
- Combined MPG
- 21–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 379–418 | 379–418 | 379–418 | 382–422 | |
| Complaints filed | 107 | 87 | 62 | 15 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates it 21–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
EPA estimates $2,700–$3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 390 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 379 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $3,700 (high) | 418 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 400 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.