2022 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 136 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The EPA rates it 22 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 136
- Crashes / fires reported
- 3 / 1
- EPA combined
- 22–23 MPG
2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Back Over PreventionJul 21, 2022 · NHTSA 22V527000+
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
SeatsFeb 24, 2022 · NHTSA 22V111000+
Risk: A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 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."
SeatsSep 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21V742000+
Risk: Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 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."
SeatsSep 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21V743000+
Risk: Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
Latches/Locks/LinkagesSep 10, 2021 · NHTSA 21V706000+
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes35
- Unknown or Other26
- Electrical System20
- Engine18
- Power Train17
- Seats16
- Forward Collision Avoidance11
- Vehicle Speed Control8
2022 Nissan Pathfinder gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder 2WD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Pathfinder 4WD | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Pathfinder 4WD Platinum | 3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,900 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently for the back over prevention (Jul 21, 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (35), unknown or other (26), electrical system (20).
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder at 22 to 23 MPG combined (best version: 21 city / 26 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.