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2022 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 15% of its 135 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 30,803. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints
20
15% of 135
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
30,804 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly shifting itself into neutral while driving, sometimes with a "SERVICE A/T" or check engine warning and a loss of propulsion in traffic.
  • Some describe difficulty starting the vehicle, with clicking noises, dashboard indicators lighting up but the engine failing to turn over, sometimes needing multiple attempts.
  • Forward collision and front collision sensors are reported to fail or malfunction randomly, disabling adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
  • Several complaints describe the shift-to-park button triggering an alert to use the emergency brake and shifting into neutral instead, allowing the vehicle to roll.
  • Owners also report the rear backup camera going black while actively reversing, and infotainment or stereo displays freezing or lagging.
  • One complaint describes a wireless phone charger overheating a phone battery, raising a fire concern.

When 2022 Nissan Pathfinder electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2022, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2022Jul 2022Nov 2023Aug 2024Jul 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2022 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200566 (6%)
  2. 200634 (4%)
  3. 200725 (4%)
  4. 200821 (6%)
  5. 20094 (11%)
  6. 20102 (5%)
  7. 20114 (9%)
  8. 20123 (13%)
  9. 201361 (7%)
  10. 201439 (7%)
  11. 201534 (11%)
  12. 201611 (10%)
  13. 201732 (17%)
  14. 201814 (18%)
  15. 201912 (16%)
  16. 202011 (23%)
  17. 202220 (15%)
  18. 202323 (22%)
  19. 202417 (21%)
  20. 20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder, which is 15% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Pathfinder electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2022 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do electrical problems appear on the 2022 Pathfinder?
The median mileage at failure among reported electrical complaints is 30,803.5 miles.
What electrical failures do 2022 Pathfinder owners report most?
Owners commonly describe the vehicle shifting into neutral unexpectedly while driving, hard-starting issues, and failing forward collision or backup camera sensors.
Were there any fires linked to the 2022 Pathfinder's electrical system?
NHTSA data shows 1 fire reported among the 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

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.