Nissan Pathfinder 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Pathfinder 2022 and 136 complaints filed by owners. It has 39% more complaints than the average Nissan Pathfinder from 2016–2025 (98 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 22V527000 · 2022-07-21

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V527000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 22V111000 · 2022-02-24

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V111000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 21V742000 · 2021-09-23

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V742000

Seats
NHTSA campaign 21V743000 · 2021-09-23

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V743000

Latches and locks
NHTSA campaign 21V706000 · 2021-09-10

What happens

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."

Consequence

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V706000

Complaints from other owners

136 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

3 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 3 injuries

Most reported problems on the Nissan Pathfinder 2022

• Brakes: 33 (24% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 19 (14% of complaints)
• Engine: 18 (13% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 17 (13% of complaints)
• Seats: 16 (12% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Nissan Pathfinder 2022

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Nissan Pathfinder recalls by year

• 2016 : 2 recalls · 107 complaints
• 2017 : 2 recalls · 186 complaints
• 2018 : 3 recalls · 77 complaints
• 2019 : 2 recalls · 76 complaints
• 2020 : 0 recalls · 53 complaints
• 2022 : 5 recalls · 136 complaints
• 2023 : 1 recall · 104 complaints
• 2024 : 2 recalls · 85 complaints
• 2025 : 1 recall · 54 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Pathfinder 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Pathfinder 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Pathfinder 2022?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (33 of 136 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.