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2022 Nissan Pathfinder

2022 Nissan Pathfinder: brakes lead the owner complaints

Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes are the most reported area at 25%, followed by the electrical system (15%), engine (14%), power train (13%), and seats (12%). No deaths are reported. Two complaints note injuries (both in the seats area), and a few mention a single fire or crash, so check those areas closely on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 25%
The most reported area: 33 reports (25%), including 1 crash. Test the brakes carefully and watch for warning messages on startup.
Electrical System safety 15%
Second most reported: 19 reports (15%), with 1 fire. Check that all electronics work and look for warning lights or error messages.
Engine safety 14%
18 reports (14%), including 1 fire. Watch for loss of power or trouble accelerating while driving.
Power Train safety 13%
17 reports (13%), with 1 crash. Owners describe unexpected transmission shifting, so test shifting at various speeds.
Seats0 12%
16 reports (12%) and the only area with injuries (2). Complaints focus on seat height and adjustment, so check the seating position fits you.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 130 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.