The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 35 of 137 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 137
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,700–$2,850
- Combined MPG
- 22–23
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–2,950 | 2,700–2,850 | 2,700–3,700 | 2,700–3,700 | |
| Combined MPG | 21–23 | 22–23 | 21–23 | 21–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 19–20 / 26–27 | 20–21 / 25–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | 20–21 / 23–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 392–414 | 384–399 | 379–418 | 379–418 | |
| Complaints filed | 48 | 137 | 107 | 87 | |
| Recalls issued | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
Brakes: 35 of 137 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates it 22–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
EPA estimates $2,700–$2,850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 21 mpg (high) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 384 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 22 mpg (low) | $2,850 (high) | 399 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
- Consequence
- 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.
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.