Model year
2022 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 136 complaints for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (33), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (26), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 112 complaints
- 2001 230 complaints
- 2002 156 complaints
- 2003 110 complaints
- 2004 67 complaints
- 2005 1,050 complaints
- 2006 837 complaints
- 2007 561 complaints
- 2008 328 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 40 complaints
- 2011 45 complaints
- 2012 23 complaints
- 2013 890 complaints
- 2014 575 complaints
- 2015 321 complaints
- 2016 105 complaints
- 2017 187 complaints
- 2018 78 complaints
- 2019 76 complaints
- 2020 48 complaints
- 2022 136 complaints
- 2023 107 complaints
- 2024 86 complaints
- 2025 55 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
22V527000 · Jul 21, 2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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…
22V111000 · Feb 24, 2022
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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…
21V743000 · Sep 23, 2021
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
21V742000 · Sep 23, 2021
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
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…
21V706000 · Sep 10, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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…
Complaints
136 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Nissan Pathfinder at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.