repaired · 2024 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Nissan PathfinderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 137 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-742 the manufacturer reports only 94% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has problems
137 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
33Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
20Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
18Engine1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train1 crash/fire/injury
16Seats2 crash/fire/injury
11Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control
7Structure
7Visibility/wiper
3410 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 33 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Engine | 18 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 1 |
| Seats | 16 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 34 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Mid/rear assembly: head restraint
Risk. Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Hood: latch
Risk. A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Pathfinder year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pathfinder median. How we score
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'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings
2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Pathfinder owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear brakes on my 2022 Nissan pathfinder are having unusual fast deterioration. I purchased the car at 13,000 miles and had to replace the rear brakes at 25,000 miles and now once again I am having to replace the rear brakes again at 52,000. This seems very odd since the front brakes have not…
First Incident- volume kept rising on its own. Would turn it down, it would go right back up. Would turn the radio off, it would turn on by itself and would keep rising until full blast. Vehicle was parked, came back from work, turned vehicle on and the volume was fine on it. Second Incident- (this…
My 2022 Nissan Pathfinder was purchased new and now has 27150 miles. On April 9 2026, I was having my summer tires installed and was told by the tire shop that the rear brakes were worn out and needed replacement. I contacted the Nissan dealership who quoted a cost of $570 for brake replacement.…
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