Worst 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 30 | 1 | — | 21,029 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | 1 | 58,607 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | — | 1 | 30,804 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | — | 25,098 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 16 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22,300 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~29,505 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
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2022 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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