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2022 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

63/100

#8 most-complained of 20 Pathfinder years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has 135 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 63 out of 100 — #8 highest of 20 Pathfinder model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (34 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
135
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
21 city / 26 hwy

Top 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes34 (25%)
  2. Other26 (19%)
  3. Engine24 (18%)
  4. Structure & Body22 (16%)
  5. Electrical System20 (15%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain17 (13%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (9%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (6%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers8 (6%)
  10. Airbags5 (4%)
2022 Nissan Pathfinder complaints: complaints filed per quarter162021 Q32022 Q22023 Q12023 Q42024 Q32025 Q22026 Q1
192 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q4 (16).

2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder →

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2019Good3276222
2020Best2148022
2022Caution63135523
2023Caution53104122.5
2024Good4781222.5

All Nissan Pathfinder years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder ranks #8 of 20 among Pathfinder model years (Complaint Index 63/100, verdict: Caution). It has 135 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (34 complaints), engine (24 complaints), and structure & body (22 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 11,500 miles.
Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently reported 2022, covering other and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.