{"id":"2022_nissan_pathfinder","make":"Nissan","make_slug":"nissan","model":"Pathfinder","model_slug":"pathfinder","year":2022,"url":"/nissan/pathfinder/2022/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":43949,"model":"Pathfinder 2WD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S9)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":26,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":386,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Thu Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":43950,"model":"Pathfinder 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S9)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":27,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":384,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Thu Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2021"},{"id":43952,"model":"Pathfinder 4WD Platinum","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S9)","cyl":6,"displ":3.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":25,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":399,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2850,"save_spend":-3000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"NSX","modified":"Thu Sep 02 00:00:00 EDT 2021"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"22V527000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-07-21","owner_notified":"2022-07-29","units":10477,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R22A5 PC901 PC902","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V111000","component":"SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2022-02-24","owner_notified":"2022-04-13","units":21,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PC867 PC868","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V743000","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-09-23","owner_notified":"2021-11-17","units":5895,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PC845 PC846 PC847","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V742000","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-09-23","owner_notified":"2021-11-17","units":10082,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PC844 / PC853","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V706000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2021-09-10","owner_notified":"2021-11-17","units":3030,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PC840","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":65,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":135,"crash":3,"fire":1,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Service Brakes",32],["Unspecified",26],["Electrical System",20],["Engine",18],["Power Train",17],["Seats",16]],"by_year":{"2021":10,"2022":23,"2023":31,"2024":27,"2025":26,"2026":18},"excerpts":[["2022-07-08","Visibility/Wiper","The panoramic sunroof on our vehicle unexplainably shattered. We just purchased this vehicle less than 5 days prior to this occurring. It happened while it was parked in the drive way. Our vehicle is available for inspection, however it is at the dealership waiting a decision from Nissan engineering on whether or not t\u2026"],["2022-06-06","Steering","I was driving on I-24 in my 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. I was using cruise control and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure I also had steering assist engaged. I do not believe the vehicle would have reacted as it did without that. I was in the left lane, and a vehicle began to enter my lane from my right. I made a quick, evasive move to the left. \u2026"],["2022-05-28","Engine","Transmission cannot go into neutral unless the engine is running... but what if car runs out of gas and the engine cannot run? Car ran out of gas and transmission could not go into neutral to be pushed out of the road. Very dangerous situation."]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.0,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":42,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":5,"complaints":135},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}