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2022 Nissan Pathfinder Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 3.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
133Complaints
5Recalls
3Crashes
1Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (24.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Service Brakes complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Service Brakes32 · 24.1%not available
Electrical System19 · 14.3%not available
Engine18 · 13.5%not available
Power Train17 · 12.8%not available
Seats16 · 12%RecalledRecall 21V742000 · Recall 21V743000 · Recall 22V111000
Vehicle Speed Control8 · 6%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES32 · 24.1%
Unspecified / other25 · 18.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 14.3%
ENGINE18 · 13.5%
POWER TRAIN17 · 12.8%
SEATS16 · 12%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING8 · 6%
VISIBILITY/WIPER7 · 5.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY7 · 5.3%

Percentages are the share of the 133 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Seats:mid/rear Assembly:head Restraint

NHTSA campaign 21V742000 · 2021 · reported 09/23/2021

Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 21V743000 · 2021 · reported 09/23/2021

Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 21V706000 · 2021 · reported 09/10/2021

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 22V111000 · 2022 · reported 02/24/2022

A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V527000 · 2022 · reported 07/21/2022

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“brake pads wearing prematurely, too many rattle noises in side cabin, moonroof water leak, hit and miss rear cross traffic alert, frequent infotainment system reboots…”NHTSA complaint 11656731 — filed 04/25/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES
“At 42,000 my rear breaks failed. Needing to replace all components of my rear breaks. Now there is a national back order on parts which…”NHTSA complaint 11647978 — filed 03/12/2025 · SERVICE BRAKES
“The rear breaks wore off really fast at around 10,000 miles as well as all the tires. It was inspected and the mechanic said that…”NHTSA complaint 11619994 — filed 10/15/2024 · SERVICE BRAKES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 32 of 133 NHTSA complaints (24.1%), followed by unspecified/other issues (25), electrical system (19), engine (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V742000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.