NHTSA has received 135 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, or 28.9 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.69, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #56 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is about the same; against other Midsize SUVs it is 46% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-08-19 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 9 days.
135Complaints
28.9Complaints per year on the road
0.69Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls
3.0%Share involving a crash or fire
26Last 12 months
Analysis
The following model year (2023) drew 28.0 per year, about the same. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 64 complaints, 13% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Brakes (20.0% of complaints), followed by Engine (13.3%) and Other (13.3%). Brakes complaints are 3.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Brakes reports, owners most often mention “pads”, “rear brakes”, “rotors”, “wear” and “front brakes”. 4 reports (3.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 23 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (30% of incidents). In the last 12 months 26 new complaints were filed, versus 28 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 33% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.69
vs. other Nissan models0.99
vs. other 2022 models0.74
vs. other Midsize SUVs0.54
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (64)0.87
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 60 MPH and attempting the stop, the braking system malfunctioned and the vehicle did not stop or reduce speed while the brake pedal was being pressed…
Brakes · 2024-09-09 · ODI 11613396 · Crash
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.
Other · 2024-06-24 · ODI 11596314
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle previously received a repair on the rear brakes at approximately 30,000 miles; however, the vehicle recently received an oil change at an independent mechanic, and it was…
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761087
I am reporting a systemic safety defect regarding the rear Air Conditioning (AC) lines/hoses in the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
Interior & equipment · 2026-07-02 · ODI 11748075
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.
Brakes · 2026-06-22 · ODI 11745568
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 22V527000 · 2022-07-21 · Over-the-air fix
Summary: 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."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
Summary: 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."
Risk: A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC867 and PC868.
Summary: 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."
Risk: Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
Risk: Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC845, PC846, and PC847.
Summary: 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."
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 crash.
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. Nissan's number for this recall is PC840.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
135 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, or about 28.9 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most common category is Brakes, accounting for 20.0% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 26 new complaints were filed, versus 28 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 135 owner complaints about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, or 28.9 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.69, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #56 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is about the same; against other Midsize SUVs it is 46% lower.