The Lemon Index2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is about average by owner complaints: 117 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 96, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 22 to 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Pathfinder year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 136 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Pathfinder year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 34K miles on the car (14 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- back over prevention 2022
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.
- seats 2022
The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt.
- seats 2021
The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach.
Show all 5 recalls
- seats 2021
The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
- latches/locks/linkages 2021
Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 143 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Nissan awd models; abnormal noise, vibration and/or judder from rear differential this…
- CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been…
- LANE CAMERA OVER TEMPERATURE DTC STORED SERVICE INFORMATION The Lane Camera can become…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–2900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
brake pads wearing prematurely, too many rattle noises in side cabin, moonroof water leak, hit and miss rear cross traffic alert, frequent infotainment system reboots, transmission shift to nutral while try to speed up.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder owner · NHTSA complaint 11656731
More owner reports
Very excessive brake wear causing numerous replacement of pads and warping rotors.
NHTSA complaint 11671117
Rear brakes prematurely failing via severely increased wear in the the 20k mile range. Confirmed by two dealers.
NHTSA complaint 11576686
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 96; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Pathfinder year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (24%), transmission & drivetrain (15%) and engine (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
5 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder get?
22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $2900 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Pathfinder year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works