The Lemon Index2025 Nissan Pathfinder.
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is so far about average by owner complaints: 54 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 88, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Pathfinder year is 2012.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 54 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Pathfinder year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 12K miles on the car (7 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- brakes 2025
One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 11 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- EXCESS DUST ENTERING CABIN WHILE DRIVING ON DIRT ROADS IF YOU CONFIRM That while driving on…
- Steering wheel switch buttons inoperative, sticking, or not clicking when pressed if you…
- Fuel filler tube lower seal is leaking and dtc p0456 is stored in the ecm if you confirm the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.1× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 88; 100 is average). The best Nissan Pathfinder year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (17%), automatic emergency braking (15%) and transmission & drivetrain (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?
1 safety recall (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Pathfinder year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works