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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.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2022Jul 2023Dec 2023Jun 2024Apr 2025Aug 2025Jun 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2024 (3).

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.

  1. 200522 (2%)
  2. 200613 (2%)
  3. 20078 (1%)
  4. 200813 (4%)
  5. 20096 (16%)
  6. 20102 (5%)
  7. 20116 (13%)
  8. 20123 (13%)
  9. 201374 (8%)
  10. 201441 (7%)
  11. 201532 (10%)
  12. 201614 (13%)
  13. 201714 (8%)
  14. 201825 (32%)
  15. 201915 (20%)
  16. 20206 (13%)
  17. 202234 (25%)
  18. 202321 (20%)
  19. 202424 (30%)
  20. 20259 (18%)

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.

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.