2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 96.6 to 81.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
2025 Ford Explorer
The 2025 Ford Explorer is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Explorer RWD, is EPA-rated at 24 …
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pathfinder 2WD, is EPA-rated …
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Clear winThe Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 96.6 to 81.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Pathfinderoverall 96.6 | 2025 Ford Exploreroverall 81.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 67.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 96.6 | 81.4 |
Nissan Pathfinder: model-level data · Ford Explorer: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Pathfinder
Top recalls
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V173000 · 1,430 vehicles
Ford Explorer
Top recalls
- criticalFuel System, Gasoline24V634000 · 24 vehicles
- highSeats26V451000 · 387,911 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeat Belts26V159000 · 561 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
- highVisibility25V730000 · 56,841 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Pathfinder | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pathfinder 2WD | Explorer RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $2,600 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
The Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 96.6 to 81.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder scores 96.6 and the 2025 Ford Explorer 81.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Ford Explorer?
2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ford Explorer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 22 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.