2022 Nissan Pathfinder
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 38 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 91 |
| 1995 | 170 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 217 |
| 1998 | 149 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 230 |
| 2002 | 156 |
| 2003 | 110 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 1050 |
| 2006 | 837 |
| 2007 | 561 |
| 2008 | 328 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 889 |
| 2014 | 573 |
| 2015 | 318 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 183 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 97 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240909
14% of complaints: electrical system — 19 distinct reports on file.
FIRE14% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.
FIRE13% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH12% of complaints: seats — 16 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
My Toddler was seated (in the car seat that was buckled into ) the second row bucket seat. While driving the vehicle we hit a bump in the road which then launched the back passenger seat up and forward pinning my child between the two seats.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240624
While I was driving my toddler who was in the 3rd row pushed the bottom located at the back of the 2nd row seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231104
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Campaign 21V706000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
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.
Campaign 21V743000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC844.
Campaign 21V742000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V111000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles.
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.
Campaign 22V527000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Nissan Pathfinder — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V706000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V743000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V742000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V111000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V527000 (back over prevention, equipment) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.