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2022 Nissan Pathfinder
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 136
- Received Aug 2021 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Seat belt fails to latch or retract17 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Front brake rotors warp and wear early13 complaints · 9.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Glass shatters or cracks without impact12 complaints · 8.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #22V527000Nissan 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."
- Recall #22V111000Nissan 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."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Glass shatters or cracks without impactFirst signal: Feb 2026
- Water leaks into cabin during rainFirst signal: Apr 2024
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 14 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Brakes make grinding or squealing noise
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 1 |
| September 2021 | 3 |
| October 2021 | 2 |
| November 2021 | 3 |
| December 2021 | 1 |
| January 2022 | 0 |
| February 2022 | 3 |
| March 2022 | 1 |
| April 2022 | 1 |
| May 2022 | 4 |
| June 2022 | 1 |
| July 2022 | 2 |
| August 2022 | 2 |
| September 2022 | 3 |
| October 2022 | 4 |
| November 2022 | 1 |
| December 2022 | 1 |
| January 2023 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 1 |
| March 2023 | 1 |
| April 2023 | 2 |
| May 2023 | 3 |
| June 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 1 |
| June 2026 | 3 |
| July 2026 | 1 |
| August 2026 | 2 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 136 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 17 | 13% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 13 | 9.6% | 54× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 12 | 8.8% | 5.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2026 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.6% |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 9 | 6.6% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 8 | 5.9% | 15.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Apr 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.8% |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 7 | 5.1% | 7.3× | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 2.9% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 4 | 2.9% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 2.9% | – | |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 4 | 2.9% | 26× | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 3 | 2.2% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 2.2% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #22V527000July 21, 202210,477 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera; equipment: electrical: infotainment: software
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."
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #22V111000February 24, 202221 vehicles affected
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."
A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #21V742000September 23, 202110,082 vehicles affected
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."
Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #21V743000September 23, 20215,895 vehicles affected
seats: critical fasteners; seats: mid/rear assembly
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #21V706000September 10, 20213,030 vehicles affected
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."
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.
Remedy
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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