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2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls & problems

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 safety recalls and 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (33 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls
Complaints136filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2022 Nissan Pathfinder in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

EquipmentJul 21, 2022

Electrical › Infotainment › Software

Recall 22V52700010,477 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software; Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

SeatsFeb 24, 2022

Critical fasteners

Recall 22V11100021 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
SeatsSep 23, 2021

Critical fasteners

Recall 21V7430005,895 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Seats › Critical fasteners; Seats › Mid/rear assembly

SeatsSep 23, 2021

Mid/rear assembly › Head restraint

Recall 21V74200010,082 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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/linkagesSep 10, 2021

Hood › Latch

Recall 21V7060003,030 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2022 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2022 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Pathfinder 2WD

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Pathfinder 4WD

23mpg combined
City / highway21 / 27 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Pathfinder 4WD Platinum

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes3310021,258 mi
Unknown or other26101—
Electrical system20010—
Engine18010—
Power train1710015,686 mi
Seats16002—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings14200—
Vehicle speed control8000—
Visibility/wiper7000—
StructureBody7000—
Wheels6000—
Fuel/propulsion system5000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.