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ProblemsByVin File / 2022-NISSAN-PATHFINDER
2022 · nissan

nissan Pathfinder problems

5 safety recalls. 128 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
6.6 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

brakes
22 reports · avg $450
moderate
powertrain
17 reports · avg $2,500
severe
electrical
14 reports · avg $850
severe
cruise control
6 reports · avg $600
moderate
visibility
6 reports · avg $350
moderate
body
5 reports · avg $1,500
moderate
airbags
4 reports · avg $1,100
severe
engine
4 reports · avg $3,100
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2022 Pathfinder · other
Passenger seat is extremly low, anyone under 5 ft 2 will smash into dashboard in a wreck. Called Nissan and also noted hundreds of complaints online. They changed the seat in the 2023 model to fix the issue, but are ignoring the 2022's
12/16/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11497735.0
2022 Pathfinder · brakes
Collision avoidance system engaged without warning forcibly stopping vehicle in the middle of highway traffic with no obstructions in front of vehicle. Rear Brake pads also wearing out at less than 30k miles. Pads went from 7mm to 2mm thickness between 5k mile oil change…
12/15/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11560381.0
2022 Pathfinder · engine
The car showed engine check light and auto start error. I took it to the dealer (Nissan bertera Auburn) and the said one of the ground wires had corrosion and they had fixed issue. i paid for the fix. After driving for 2 miles error came back. Dealer asked me to drive back. When…
12/13/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11559988.0
2022 Pathfinder · powertrain
Last Nov.10 after my oil change to Nissan Van nuys Dealership within less than a mile, i got terrible experience,The Car was stop in the middle of the road and a red Solid oil pressure light show up on dashboard and The Gear shift from Drive to Neutral and get towed and bring…
12/05/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11558644.0

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Active recalls showing 3 of 5

severe NHTSA 22V111000 24/02/2022

Nissan North America, Inc

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.
severe NHTSA 21V742000 23/09/2021

Nissan North America, Inc

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.
severe NHTSA 21V743000 23/09/2021

Nissan North America, Inc

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.
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Common questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

What's the most common problem on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 22 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The brakes is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Pathfinder has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 128 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $450, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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