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2022 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
193
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
SERVICE BRAKES
31 complaints
Recalls on record
5
see below
Reported harm
7 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 3 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#2,657

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Nissan median

-29

median 222 across 220 Nissan records

Vs 2020-2024

-19

median 212 complaints in 401 records

Top component share

16%

Service Brakes: 31 complaints

What owners report fails — 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

  • SERVICE BRAKES 31
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19
  • ENGINE 18
  • POWER TRAIN 17

5 recalls on record for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

  • NHTSA 22V527000 · 2022 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWA An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 22V111000 · 2022 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 21V742000 · 2021 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 21V743000 · 2021 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 21V706000 · 2021 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the dri
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

NHTSA has 193 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (31 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (31), unknown or other (24), electrical system (19), engine (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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