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2022 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 18% of its 135 total complaints. There are no related recalls on file. Median mileage at failure is 58,607 miles.

Engine complaints
24
18% of 135
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,607 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral or park while driving, momentarily cutting propulsion in traffic.
  • Sudden stalling after restart, sometimes with multiple warning lights and inability to shift out of drive.
  • Gas pedal sticking or, in one case, breaking off during acceleration, affecting throttle control.
  • Check engine and auto-start error lights tied to corroded ground wiring, with the issue returning after a dealer repair.
  • Rough or surging transmission shifting during warm-up, described as lurching forward before stops.

When 2022 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2021, latest Apr 25, 2026.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2021Jul 2022May 2024Oct 2024May 2025Nov 2025
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2021 to Apr 2026; peak May 2022 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

  1. 20109 (23%)
  2. 201110 (22%)
  3. 20126 (26%)
  4. 2013150 (17%)
  5. 201486 (15%)
  6. 201594 (29%)
  7. 201630 (29%)
  8. 201787 (47%)
  9. 201822 (29%)
  10. 201921 (28%)
  11. 202018 (38%)
  12. 202224 (18%)
  13. 202318 (17%)
  14. 202421 (26%)
  15. 202510 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 24 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder, which is 18% of the 135 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this engine issue on the 2022 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do 2022 Pathfinder engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 58,607 miles.
What kind of engine problems do 2022 Pathfinder owners report?
Owners describe the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into neutral or park while driving, sudden stalling, sticking gas pedals, and warning lights linked to corroded ground wiring.
Were there any crashes or injuries from these engine issues?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, along with 1 fire report.

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.