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2025 Nissan Pathfinder

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Pathfinder.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with an S9 automatic transmission and achieves an EPA‑rated 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and a combined 23 mpg, positioning it as an efficient choice within its segment. Its modest total of 42 owner complaints and a single recall reflect a relatively clean record, while the most frequent issue is categorized only as “Unknown or Other.” When viewed against the model’s complaint chronology from 1990 to 2026, the 2025 year sits just above the 2026 low of seven complaints and far below the 2005 peak of 1,050, indicating that this iteration belongs to a period of improving reliability for the Pathfinder line.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165466TA0A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288906SA1B alt 288906SA0B
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272776RC0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length197.2 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4478 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Pathfinder of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2022 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Rock Creek Edition 3.5L V66.70 sec15.20 sec295 hpAWD
2023Rock Creek Edition 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec295 hpAWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V66.60 sec15.20 sec284 hpAWD
2022SL 3.5L V66.70 sec15.30 sec284 hpFWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V67.00 sec15.40 sec284 hpAWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec284 hpFWD
2022SL 3.5L V67.70 sec15.90 sec284 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder sits within the current generation (2022–2026), which shows a clear downward trend in complaints, recalls, and technical service bulletins (TSBs) as the model years progress. Complaints dropped from 133 in 2022 to 99 in 2023, 69 in 2024, and just 42 in 2025, while TSBs fell from 143 to 11 over the same period. The 2025 model year recorded only one recall and no investigations, with its top complaint areas being “Unknown or Other” (4), “Seat Belts” (2), “Visibility” (2), and “Forward Collision Avoidance” (2), though the data does not specify root causes. This places 2025 near the end of a steep improvement arc, with even lower numbers in the partial 2026 data (7 complaints, 0 recalls, 5 TSBs), suggesting that late-generation refinements have effectively addressed earlier issues. Given the low complaint volume, minimal recall activity, and absence of fire or widespread safety investigations, the 2025 Pathfinder represents a solid used-vehicle choice with a favorable reliability outlook.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
11
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
42
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 42 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Seat Belts2
Visibility2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Service Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System2
Structure,Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V173000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:CaliperReported 19/03/2025

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB26-0272026-04-30Service BrakesAEB WARNING WITH ONE OR MORE CURRENT DTCS STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT 2, AND/OR THE…
NTB26-006A2026-04-30Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin…
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Pathfinder have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pathfinder get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.