2022 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder ranks 8th worst of 20 model years, with a complaint index of 63 and a Caution verdict. It has 135 complaints, 5 recalls, and brakes are the top reported problem area at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #8 of 20 Pathfinder years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 135
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 21 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes34 (25%)
- Other26 (19%)
- Engine24 (18%)
- Structure & Body22 (16%)
- Electrical System20 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (6%)
- Airbags5 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Braking system reportedly fails to slow or stop the vehicle when the pedal is pressed, in at least one case leading to a rear-end crash.
- Transmission unexpectedly shifts itself from automatic to manual mode at various speeds, a problem the dealer could not reproduce.
- Vehicle reportedly loses forward traction on an incline while towing, with front wheels slipping and rear wheels not engaging.
- Rear end sways at speed, requiring extra steering input to keep the vehicle controlled.
- Accelerator pedal reportedly broke off at its footwell mounting point during hard acceleration at highway speed.
- Automatic engine stop-start system pauses too long when leaving a stop, forcing hard braking to avoid pulling into traffic.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V527000Jul 21, 2022Other10,477 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
- NHTSA 22V111000Feb 24, 2022Structure & Body21 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 INFINITI QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat track and install a new mounting bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC867 and PC868.
- NHTSA 21V743000Sep 23, 2021Structure & Body5,895 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
Risk: Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replaced the seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC845, PC846, and PC847.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Pathfinder years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Pathfinder a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 63 and 135 complaints logged, ranking it 8th worst among 20 model years of the Pathfinder.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Brakes are the top complaint area, making up 25% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 11,500 miles.
- Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Pathfinder, covering issues like a missing second-row seat track bolt, insufficient welds on second-row seat backs and third-row headrests, and a hood latch bracket weld problem.
- How does the 2022 Pathfinder compare to other Pathfinder years?
- Its complaint index of 63 is worse than years like 2020 (21, Best verdict) but better than earlier years like 2013 (100, Avoid) and 2005 (89, Avoid).
- How many people were hurt or killed in 2022 Pathfinder incidents reported to NHTSA?
- NHTSA complaint data for the 2022 Pathfinder lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths.