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2022 Nissan Pathfinder Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about the brakes (26% of complaints, typically around 11,500 miles). It is 11th of 26 Pathfinder model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Brakes
35 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance completed at the local dealer, she was informed that the rear brake pads had worn down prematurely. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and declined the…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the brakes failed to respond as needed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the rear brake pads had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact…
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 19%Electrical
20 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the braking system would not release with multiple error messages displayed. The vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the local dealerer who serviced the vehicle and corrected the failure. No further…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after stopping at a gas station, the vehicle was restarted but stalled. There several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to a local dealer. The contact stated during the…
Engine
18 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after stopping at a gas station, the vehicle was restarted but stalled. There several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument cluster. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to a local dealer. The contact stated during the…
Transmission
17 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission would inadvertently shift from automatic to manual mode. The failure occurred on numerous occasions intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions however, the dealer…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. Additionally, the transmission intermittently failed to shift to reverse and inadvertently to park(p) while driving at slow speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the…
Seats
16 complaints · 12%The 2nd row seats (captain chairs) are tilted upward at edge of seats and my infant carseat is not leveled as it should be. Due to the chairs seat being tilted upward causes child carseat level to be off and making carseat tilt forward causing babies head to go forward more than they should. Passenger seat is also…
Driver assistance
14 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the wife was driving approximately 60 MPH and attempting the stop, the braking system malfunctioned and the vehicle did not stop or reduce speed while the brake pedal was being pressed causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a second…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the windshield defroster and heater were inoperable. The contact had to set the heat at the highest temperature for lukewarm heat to be distributed out of the air vents. The contact was concerned that the defroster would not clear condensation on the…
The 2nd row seats (captain chairs) are tilted upward at edge of seats and my infant carseat is not leveled as it should be. Due to the chairs seat being tilted upward causes child carseat level to be off and making carseat tilt forward causing babies head to go forward more than they should. Passenger seat is also…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Equipment: software
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seats: critical fasteners
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Seats: critical fasteners
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.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2022 pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
Seats: head restraint
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (35 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles); other or unspecified (26 complaints); electrical (20 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 21, 2022 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Nissan Pathfinder?
- It is 11th of 26 Pathfinder model years by number of complaints, with 136 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.