2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (34), Unknown Or Other (26), Electrical System (20).
Key takeaways
- 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 34 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 15% |
| Engine | 18 | 13% |
| Power Train | 17 | 13% |
| Seats | 16 | 12% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 6% |
| Structure | 7 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 5% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle previously received a repair on the rear brakes at approximately 30,000 miles; however, the vehicle recently received an oil change at an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that the rear brakes showed excessive wear. Additionally, i...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-28
A/C and electrical board
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-02
I am reporting a systemic safety defect regarding the rear Air Conditioning (AC) lines/hoses in the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The rear AC lines are prematurely corroding and leaking refrigerant, mirroring a previous recall Nissan issued for the front AC lines due to similar corrosion issues. On June 13, 2026 at approxima...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.