2025 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems
1 recall and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
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 revealed that the rear brake pads had completely failed, wearing entirely down to the bare metal backing plates. this catastro
My nissan pathfinder has a recurring water intrusion problem through the sunroof area whenever it rains. the problem first occurred in june and has happened again this month during the rainy season. water enters the vehicle cabin during rainfall, creating a significant concern about the safety and reliability of the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by a nissan dealer, and i was informed that the sunroof drain tube
The hydraulic braking system failed, causing a complete loss of brake pedal resistance and a severe brake fluid leak. the vehicle is currently located at an authorized nissan dealership and is available for inspection upon request. the vehicle suffered a sudden braking failure while traveling at highway speeds with my family inside. the brake pedal lost all resistance, requiring me to slam the pedal completely to the
The contact owns a 2025 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass fractured. the contact inspected the vehicle and determined that there was no impact to the glass to cause the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with similar vehicles. the contact was advised to contact the nhtsa hotline to report
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ||||
| 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Pathfinder. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.