2025 Nissan Pathfinder
2025 Nissan Pathfinder — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SV
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Nissan Pathfinder snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Nissan Pathfinder typically asks about $30,600 versus a $38,200 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Service Brakes) and 43 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch length (196.9 in → 197.2 in) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$30,600
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$38,200
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
43
Top: Power Train
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Pathfinder?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 43 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Service Brakes
2025-03-19
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…
Campaign 25V173000
Owner complaints
43 complaints · 2 crash-related · 3 injuries reported. Top components:
- Power Train6
- Electrical System5
- Unknown Or Other5
- Seat Belts4
- Structure4
- Air Bags2
- Engine2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2025 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum -- One of the LAST V-6 Midsize SUV's! (What's NEW for 2025??)
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is length (196.9 in → 197.2 in). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- Length
- 196.9 in→197.2 in
How much does a used 2025 Pathfinder cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $30,600 in typical used asking against a $38,200 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $38,200
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $30,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$7,600 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Pathfinder?
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. Until the third-generation model, the Pathfinder is based on Nissan's compact pickup truck platform which it shares with the Navara/Frontier. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 197.2 in, width 78.0 in, height 70.9 in, and wheelbase 114.2 in, with curb weight around 4477.6 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD; 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 114.2 in
- Curb weight about 4477.6 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 284 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
284 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 197.2 in
- Width
- 78.0 in
- Height
- 70.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 114.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4477.6 lb
- Seating
- 8
- Towing
- 6000 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 20
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SV | Rock Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 284 hp | 284 hp |
| Combined MPG | 23 | — |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Towing | 6000 lb | — |
| Seating | 8 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | — | — | 23 | 4WD | |
| 284 | — | — | — | 4WD |