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Nissan

2022 Nissan PATHFINDER

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Nissan PATHFINDER has 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: 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 f. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 6 crash reports 3 injuries

194

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

2.4x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

34 complaints
18%
  • 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 f
  • 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 contact
  • The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake rotors shuddered violently and the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing a 50 ft. stopping distance delay. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the con
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

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 f

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

24 complaints
12%
  • When putting the car in drive or reaching 20 mph, all the doors autolock. There is no way to unlock the doors. If you press the unlock button, the autolock system just relocks all the doors. The doors will not unlock until the car is placed in park. There is also no option to opt out of this autoloc
  • On January 16, 2022, my husband and I had to be escorted off of the road by a police officer. Luckily, turning off the Pathfinder resulted in resetting whatever occurred. At that time, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph and showing about 4000 RPMs. This happened a few more times in our n
  • Reading all the complaints about this vehicle i do not understand any of them as we have absolutely no problems with anything. This vehicle does not have any design issues except very picky owners that should read the owners manual before complaining about something they don't understand, just trade
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

When putting the car in drive or reaching 20 mph, all the doors autolock. There is no way to unlock the doors. If you press the unlock button, the autolock system just relocks all the doors. The doors will not unlock until the car is placed in park. There is also no option to opt out of this autoloc

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

20 complaints
10%
  • The passenger seat is extremely low and passenger can't see out over dashboard. I believe this to be a danger with the airbags. There is no way to adjust the height and it is a power seat. The driver side adjusts height but barely high enough for short drivers..Lots of complaints online. Please have
  • I have a Pathfinder 2022, SL and a Rogue 2021, both are SL vehicles with the Premium package. My concern is that the passenger seat on the Pathfinder is extremely low. I have had adult passengers in the front and they appear to be virtually on the floor. The issue is that in the event of an accident
  • Looking at the dashboard seatbelt display. I regularly have 5 occupants in the car. The display shows red x’s across the seats, indicating there are no bucked passengers in the vehicle. The visible display may only show the driver is in their seat intermittently buckled by showing a green light. If
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The passenger seat is extremely low and passenger can't see out over dashboard. I believe this to be a danger with the airbags. There is no way to adjust the height and it is a power seat. The driver side adjusts height but barely high enough for short drivers..Lots of complaints online. Please have

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

19 complaints
10%
  • 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 f
  • The car delays start. When I press the push to start, the radio will come on but all the indicators will be lit but the car wouldn't start. Sometimes I have to press the start button multiple times. Forward collision warning sensor randomly turns off. Sensor will say malfunctioning at random tim
  • Wireless charger for iPhone overheated my phone battery and burned out the screen. This could be a serious fire hazard.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

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 f

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

18 complaints
9%
  • First incident is dangerous. I have already had 3 incidences with this one. It has to do with the 'automatic shut off system' when you come to a stop light/sign or other reason the car shuts down when you pause driving. Traffic was heavy and it was necessary to pull out quickly on all occasions.
  • First incident is dangerous. I have already had 3 incidences with this one. It has to do with the 'automatic shut off system' when you come to a stop light/sign or other reason the car shuts down when you pause driving. Traffic was heavy and it was necessary to pull out quickly on all occasions.
  • The car delays start. When I press the push to start, the radio will come on but all the indicators will be lit but the car wouldn't start. Sometimes I have to press the start button multiple times. Forward collision warning sensor randomly turns off. Sensor will say malfunctioning at random tim
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

First incident is dangerous. I have already had 3 incidences with this one. It has to do with the 'automatic shut off system' when you come to a stop light/sign or other reason the car shuts down when you pause driving. Traffic was heavy and it was necessary to pull out quickly on all occasions.

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 194 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • BRAKES: 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 f

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: When putting the car in drive or reaching 20 mph, all the doors autolock. There is no way to unlock the doors. If you press the unlock button, the autolock system just relocks all the doors. The doors will not unlock until the car is placed in park. There is also no option to opt out of this autoloc

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SEATS/RESTRAINTS: The passenger seat is extremely low and passenger can't see out over dashboard. I believe this to be a danger with the airbags. There is no way to adjust the height and it is a power seat. The driver side adjusts height but barely high enough for short drivers..Lots of complaints online. Please have

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: 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 f

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
194
Recalls
0
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
6
Injury reports
3
Segment avg
80

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