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2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

5 recalls
133 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
133
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V742000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    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."

  • 21V743000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.

  • 21V706000high

    Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

    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."

  • 22V111000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    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."

  • 22V527000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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."

Consumer complaints

133 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

133
Total
3
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • BRAKES33
  • ENGINE23
  • OTHER20
  • SEAT BELTS18
  • ELECTRICAL10

Notable Issues

133 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)33
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)23
miscellaneous issues20

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V527000

    An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V111000

    A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V742000

    Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 21V743000

    Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  5. Recall

    Recall 21V706000

    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.