Table 1 shows one common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
The vehicle was in shop in March and April loosing power while driving. Had been good til a few weeks ago slowly started doing it again with codes and warning on dash could t duplicate I have pictures of dash . Picked up vehicle on oct 21 returned on oct 22 and they duplicated the car has now stalled when crossing lanes of traffic pulling out . I have asked for buy back but Nissan has said no .
My 2025 Nissan Pathfinder has experienced recurring transmission problems, including unexpectedly switching from automatic drive into manual 1st gear without driver input. During some incidents, the vehicle failed to accelerate as expected while entering traffic, creating a collision risk. Xxx: while driving on xxx in [xxx], the transmission hesitated during acceleration at approximately 20 mph. Engine rpm exceeded 3,000 before shifting, with rough or delayed shifting. Xxx: while stopped at a traffic light near [xxx], the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. The instrument cluster went blank except for a flashing neutral indicator. I could not engage drive until restarting the vehicle. Xxx: while driving approximately 10–20 mph in [xxx], the vehicle unexpectedly switched from automatic into manual 1st gear without driver input. I stopped and restored automatic mode. Xxx: while exiting a parking lot and merging into traffic in [xxx], the vehicle unexpectedly switched into manual 1st gear. It did not accelerate as expected, creating a near-collision situation. Xxx while exiting a gas station driveway onto a main road, the vehicle again unexpectedly entered manual 1st gear. I noticed the change only after attempting to accelerate and experiencing inadequate acceleration. Nissan inspected the vehicle at bellevue Nissan and younker Nissan in [xxx]. On xxx, younker could not reproduce the problem, found no stored trouble codes, and documented no repair. On xxx, I brought the vehicle to lithia Nissan of [xxx], for a third inspection at 11,215 miles. Results are pending. The cause remains unknown. I am concerned about unexpected transmission mode changes, inadequate acceleration, and vehicle shutdown creating a serious collision risk. I request NHTSA review this potential safety defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Component/system failure. Engine shut off while driving @ 70 mph. The car first shifted into neutral all on its own, system shows at malfunction. Vehicle was towed to nearest dealership so it is available for inspection. Safety concern is that the vehicle died in 2nd left hand side of road my had my husband not been able to essentially coast and cross 2 lanes of traffic to get to shoulder the vehicle could have potential been sitting in the 2nd left hand lane where traffic was going 70 plus mph. The dealership has not been able to reproduce issue other than seeing the at malfunction code, the vehicle is not starting as it did on side of highway. No other inspections have been done to my knowledge. No messages or warnings appeared prior to the vehicle switching into neutral and turn off engine.
We have been documenting a oil leak on the timing chain cam shaft cover. When the motor heats up the engine seeps/leaks oil on the top of the side of engine. This has been documented for the past few months starting at 37,099 miles when we noticed it, date of first notice was on 4/29/2026. We have pic with time stamps and have taken it to dealership to inspect and have written many times of the issue. We have also filed a consumer affairs and bbb autoline complaints. This is an issue safety issue bc oil can start a car fire, it can also cause a motor to malfunction. This is a safety concern. The dealer says their is no leak at all but they wipe off oil and it returns that an issue. We bought this Pathfinder in oct of 2025 and put on now around 42k miles and it is still an active issue.
Vehicle stalled on highway during extremely low outside temperatures and snow covered roadway. Engine malfuction, reduced power error code briefly appeared followed by a complete engine stall. Vechicle had no power and immediately needed to be steered to safety. Near whiteout conditions lead to an extremely dangerous situation, nearly causing a nearly collision. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had been at the dealership for a similar issue without complete engine stall. Dealer could not diagnose issue as no obd codes remain after engine failure. This is an extremely dangerous vehicle. Immediate action is required.
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart after the first attempt. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted; however, the transmission failed to shift into gear properly. The contact stated that while attempting to shift gear, the vehicle lost motive power. Due to the failure, the contact required assistance from the local police department to move the vehicle out of traffic. The contact was later able to restart the vehicle and drive for several miles; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the engine control module (ecm) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250.
Serious incident that happened. While we were driving heading uphill to the beach, the check engine light and multiple warnings suddenly appeared. It said 'transmission error' and 'engine power reduced,' and the car just shut down with the kids inside. We were at risk of the car rolling backwards. I really think this is a major safety issue tied to the vehicle's design or manufacturing. Second incident was also driving on the road and suddenly all the lights appeared again and the engine shut off on its own leaving me and the kids stuck on road. I wasn’t able to switch it to n to at least try to push it out the way! I was stuck in traffic and had to call road assistance to get the car towed home! at this point I’m scared to drive anywhere especially with my kids inside.
Engine malfunction with loss of power occurred while driving. The vehicle entered reduced speed mode which created a dangerous situation for myself and others. This problem occurred 3 consecutive times during an extremely cold day. The code will clear after restarting the engine, but the issue randomly resumes during driving. Nissan towed the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer cleared the code and suggested they could not figure out the problem. I would not take the vehicle back without a comprehensive explanation of what occurred and a logical repair. This issue remains unsolved.
VIN 5n1dr3dk3sc307812 date of incident: December 21, 2025 location: I-295 south, merging onto I-95 south, jacksonville, FL vehicle: 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, VIN 5n1dr3dk3sc307812 owner: attiyah moore witness: alan moore phone number: 904-451-8295 email address: abmoore0504@yahoo. Com incident description: while driving on I-295 south, merging onto I-95 south at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The gas pedal became completely stuck to the floor, and I had to keep my foot on the brakes to try to slow the vehicle. Every time I lifted my foot off the brakes, the car would accelerate again. I had to gently pat the brakes repeatedly to slow the vehicle. Once I was finally able to slow the vehicle and bring it to a stop while keeping my foot on the brakes, I tried to shift the car into park, but it would not go into park and the gas pedal remained stuck to the floor. I had to turn off the engine completely before the gas pedal released and the car could be shifted into park. My husband, alan moore, was in the car and witnessed all of these events. This incident created a life-threatening situation. The vehicle had previously been taken to the dealership for fuel consumption issues, but no problem was found at that time. Additional information: the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and I am requesting immediate escalation to Nissan north America for buyback or replacement, as well as a loaner vehicle while this matter is under review. VIN: 5n1dr3dk3sc307812.