2022 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 25% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 11,500 miles. There are no related recalls on file, and the complaints include one crash.
- Brakes complaints
- 34
- 25% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 11,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report premature rear brake pad wear, with pads going from several millimeters to near-failure thickness in as few as several thousand miles.
- Some drivers describe front brake rotor problems causing a pulsating or shuddering pedal and a fading feel when first applying the brakes.
- Several owners report the collision avoidance/automatic emergency braking system engaging unexpectedly or failing to stop the vehicle, in one case resulting in a rear-end crash.
- At least one owner reported the vehicle would not start because the braking system would not release, displaying multiple error messages until serviced by a dealer.
- Multiple complaints describe dealers confirming rear brake and rotor replacement was needed well before expected wear intervals, sometimes flagged during routine maintenance.
When 2022 Nissan Pathfinder brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 15, 2022, latest Jun 22, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Pathfinder model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder, which is 25% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2022 Nissan Pathfinder brakes?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder.
- At what mileage do 2022 Pathfinder brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across the reported brake complaints is 11,500 miles.
- Did any 2022 Pathfinder brake complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows one crash among the 34 brake complaints, with no fires or injuries reported.
- What brake issues do owners report most on the 2022 Pathfinder?
- Owners most often report premature rear brake pad wear, rotor shuddering or corrosion, and unexpected activation of the automatic emergency braking system.