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2022 Nissan Pathfinder
Common Problems

Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Premature Brake Failure

    10complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The rear brake pads and calipers are failing at unusually low mileage, requiring multiple replacements.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Random shifting to neutral or park

    10complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Vehicle randomly shifts to neutral or park during driving, posing a safety risk.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Passenger Seat Design Flaw

    9complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The passenger seat is extremely low, posing a risk of head injuries during collisions.

  4. 4

    Failure of collision avoidance system

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly, forcing the vehicle to stop abruptly.

  5. 5

    Sunroof Malfunction

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The sunroof is spontaneously shattering or leaking, posing a safety risk to passengers.

  6. 6

    Water Intrusion and Sunroof Drain Issues

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    Water is leaking into the cabin through the sunroof and sunroof drains, leading to mold growth and cabin odors.

  7. 7

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, failing to apply brakes in appropriate situations.

  8. 8

    Infotainment System Glitches

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The infotainment system frequently reboots, causing inconvenience and occasional loss of connectivity.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Steering and Handling Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel is swaying to one side when accelerating, causing handling difficulties and potential collisions.

Other years & sources

2016 Nissan Pathfinder2017 Nissan Pathfinder2018 Nissan Pathfinder2023 Nissan PathfinderAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.