NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
When Sirius XM is set to "Not Subscribed," the infotainment system may restart unexpectedly, causing the rearview camera to stop working.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 128 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Brake wear is the standout theme in 2022 Pathfinder complaints. Owners frequently report rear brake pads wearing down far sooner than expected, often with no warning light or obvious symptoms, only discovering the problem during routine tire or service work. The service brake complaints center on this premature wear pattern rather than a sudden failure event. Seat-related complaints are the second-highest category, though the narratives in this set are thin enough that a clear shared symptom is hard to pin down. A smaller cluster of powertrain reports rounds out the top systems. Scattered complaints also mention the panoramic sunroof glass unexpectedly separating, front collision sensor failures disabling adaptive cruise and automatic emergency braking, and air conditioning blowing only ambient air. The rear brake wear issue, showing up at low mileage with no dashboard warning, is the most consistently repeated concern across this complaint set.
128
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has 8 recalls, the most serious being a hood that can fly open while driving and block the driver's view entirely.
The hood concern stems from a secondary latch bracket that may not be properly welded, leaving the hood free to open if the primary latch releases. Several other recalls involve seat and restraint integrity. Third-row headrests may have faulty welds or misaligned internal components that allow them to move or detach in a crash, which reduces protection for rear passengers. Second-row seat backs face two related issues: seat back frames with insufficient welds can separate and collapse in a crash, and a missing mounting bolt in the seat track can allow the seat to shift. Together, these seat problems raise the risk of injury when the vehicle is struck. There is also an infotainment software issue affecting certain rental vehicles where a SiriusXM subscription status can trigger the head unit to reboot and knock out the rearview camera display, reducing rear visibility while backing up.
At a glance
What can fail
When Sirius XM is set to "Not Subscribed," the infotainment system may restart unexpectedly, causing the rearview camera to stop working.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The infotainment system software will be updated at a dealer or by over-the-air update at no cost to restore rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt, which can affect the seat belt anchor point.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat track and install a new mounting bolt if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The welds joining the second-row seat frame may be incomplete. In a crash, the seatback could fail or shift unexpectedly.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect your second-row seat frames. Seat assemblies will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Third-row seat head restraints may not be properly welded, allowing them to move or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer for replacement of the third-row seat head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat assemblies as necessary, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Third-row headrests may have improper welds or misaligned internal parts, allowing them to move or detach during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all three third-row headrests at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The secondary hood latch bracket may not be properly welded and could shift out of position, preventing the secondary latch from engaging. If the primary latch releases, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealer for inspection. The bracket will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Weak welds on the secondary hood latch bracket may cause it to detach from the front bumper, risking hood opening during driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
