Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
- 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."
- 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.
Second-Row Seat Track Missing Bolt/FMVSS 210
- 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."
- 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.
Third-Row Headrests may Move or Detach/FMVSS 202
- 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."
- 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.
Second-Row Seat Back Weld May Separate
- 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.
- 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.
Secondary Hood Latch May Detach/FMVSS 113
- 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."
- 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.
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Owner complaints (136)
136 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 136 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 35 | 25.7% |
| Unknown or other | 26 | 19.1% |
| Electrical system | 20 | 14.7% |
| Engine | 18 | 13.2% |
| Power train | 17 | 12.5% |
| Seats | 16 | 11.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 11 | 8.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5.9% |
| Structure | 7 | 5.1% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 5.1% |
How 2022 compares with other Pathfinder years
Best and worst Pathfinder years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 105 | 2 |
| 2017 | 186 | 2 |
| 2018 | 77 | 3 |
| 2019 | 76 | 2 |
| 2020 | 53 | 0 |
| 2022 | 136 | 5 |
| 2023 | 104 | 1 |
| 2024 | 82 | 2 |
| 2025 | 51 | 1 |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Nissan Pathfinder suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 386 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 | 386 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 384 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 | 399 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2022 Nissan Pathfinder FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 22V527000 (electrical), 22V111000 (seat), 21V742000 (seat), 21V743000 (seat), 21V706000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (35), Unknown or other (26), Electrical system (20) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 21 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder get?
NHTSA rated the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder suv awd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2022 Pathfinder compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2020 Nissan Pathfinder model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (53) and the 2017 the most (186). The 2022 drew 136. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.