Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B7.5/10
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder SV is a solid choice for families in need of space and comfort but be aware of some minor electronic issues that have been reported.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Robust towing capacity
- Updated technology suite
Cons
- Not the most fuel-efficient in class
- Some quality control issues
- Mediocre handling
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
21 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
210,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission software glitches
- Infotainment system bugs
- Minor electronic issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera (campaign 22V527000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seats — Critical Fasteners — 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/Linkages — Hood — Latch — 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 vehicle…
- Seats — Critical Fasteners — 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 requ…
- Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera — 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 h…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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