2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, filed between 2021-08-19 and 2026-08-31. The most common problem areas are the service brakes (32, 24%), electrical system (20, 15%) and engine (18, 13%). Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Nissan Pathfinder complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 32 | 24% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 19% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 20 | 15% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 13% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 17 | 13% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 16 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 8% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Service brakes: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 135 (24%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 4 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Electrical system: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 135 (15%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 5 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Engine: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 135 (13%) name the engine.
- 7 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Power train: 17 complaints
- 17 complaints of 135 (13%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 7 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
Seats: 16 complaints
- 16 complaints of 135 (12%) name the seats — seats, seat frames, adjusters and head restraints.
- Owners reported 2 injuries in these complaints.
- 3 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder; the latest, campaign 22V111000, says: “The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt.”
Forward collision avoidance: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 135 (8%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 4 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 18 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names PATHFINDER, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder's most common problem areas are the service brakes (32 of 135 complaints), electrical system (20 of 135 complaints) and engine (18 of 135 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA has 135 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, including 3 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder's problems?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.