2022 Nissan Pathfinder
5 recalls · 124 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
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 Vehi...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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 ...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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 Assembl...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
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...
Consequence & Remedy
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | Electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance | Front collision sensor has failed, on a vehicle that had 40,000 miles. This keeps the adaptive cruise being able to be u... | No | No |
| 03/20/2026 | Service Brakes | Vehicle has 65k miles on it and has already been through 2 sets going on 3 of brakes there has been maybe 6k miles put o... | No | No |
| 03/19/2026 | Air Bags | I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving the airbag system in my vehicle. The airbag w... | No | No |
| 03/14/2026 | Engine | ⸻ My 2022 Nissan Pathfinder experienced a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 70,000 miles. The vehicle sudden... | No | No |
| 02/28/2026 | Electrical System | The vehicle AC has stopped working. This is the ongoing problem in which can cause a fire anytime a leak occurs or a fai... | No | No |
| 02/08/2026 | Structure,unknown or Other | Hi as I was driving my car on a clear road no cars near my car all of a sudden my sunroof exploded as if it was shot my ... | No | No |
| 01/21/2026 | Unknown or Other | While driving at a moderate speed of 65 mph, the back portion of my panoramic sunroof spontaneously shattered. There was... | No | No |
| 12/02/2025 | Unknown or Other | I also have noticed the gurgling sound from the passenger's side when raining and/or when I have had my vehicle washed, ... | No | No |
| 11/25/2025 | Power Train,electrical System,engine | While driving at normal speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted itself into neutral twice without any driver input. Duri... | No | No |
| 10/15/2025 | Power Train | While driving the vehicle under normal conditions the transmission will shift itself into 'Neutral'. The unloaded engin... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 124.
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has a Safety Score of 27/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 3 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Nissan dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).