2025 Nissan Pathfinder: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773330 (filed 10/23/2026): “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 stalle…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770150 (filed 10/09/2026): “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: whil…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11755598 (filed 08/08/2026): “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…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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