2022 Nissan Pathfinder: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
135 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
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Nissan's CVT problem: the Altima, Sentra, Rogue and Pathfinder years to avoid, including 2022 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-01.
Owner complaints: 135 filed with NHTSA
Complaints per year on the road: 33.75
What owners say
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle previously received a repair on the rear brakes at approximately 30,000 miles; however, the vehicle recently received an oil change at an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that the rear brakes showed excessive wear. Additionally, it was discovered that the rear shocks were worn. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was …
The rear brakes on my 2022 Nissan pathfinder are having unusual fast deterioration. I purchased the car at 13,000 miles and had to replace the rear brakes at 25,000 miles and now once again I am having to replace the rear brakes again at 52,000. This seems very odd since the front brakes have not needed replacement yet. I also have been advised to replace the rear calipers which are also very early for a car with 52,…
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 7 MPH, the sunroof exploded outward. The sunroof cover was closed during the failure, preventing glass fragments from falling inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that the sunroof had exploded without impact. The vehicle was driven to the residence and was parke…
Recalls: 5 campaigns
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 21V706000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. |
| 22V527000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. |
| 21V742000 | Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Head Restraint | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. |
| 21V743000 | Seats:Critical Fasteners | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. |
| 22V111000 | Seats:Critical Fasteners | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 INFINITI QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. |
What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes
Class-level estimates, priced as a mid-size SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.
What it costs to run
EPA combined 23 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,650
Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.
What this car's problems cost to fix
Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.
- Service Brakes34 complaints · typical job: Pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles (3.0 h labour + parts)$580–$1,140
- Unknown Or Other26 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
- Electrical System20 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
- Engine18 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220
- Power Train17 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
- Seats16 complaints · typical job: Seat frame, track or occupancy-sensor repair (2.5 h labour + parts)$500–$1,200
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FAQ
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Service Brakes (34 complaints in our indexed sample).
Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a good used car to buy?
Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 71/100, computed from 135 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
How much does it cost to fix the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder's most common problem?
34 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder sit in the Service Brakes group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is pads, rotors and caliper service, both axles: about 3.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $580–$1,140 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.
What does a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder cost to run per year?
About $4,521 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $22,605 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.
Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 10/09/2021. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Compare with
Other midsize suvs of about the same age.
What will a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder really cost YOU per year?
Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.
Open the true-cost calculatorData sources
Complaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-10-04.
Moderate evidence — 135 complaints, 5 recalls on record
- 135 NHTSA complaints on record (33.8/yr of exposure) — worse than a typical year of this model (24.8/yr)
- 5 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems