2022 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“⸻ My 2022 Nissan Pathfinder experienced a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 70,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly developed severe engine knocking and required a complete engine replacement. There were no engine warning lights or oil pressure warning lights prior to the failure. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 14, 2026
“While driving at normal speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted itself into neutral twice without any driver input. During both incidents, the vehicle suddenly lost propulsion in traffic, creating a safety risk for the occupants and surrounding vehicles. Prior to and after these events, the vehicle…”
filed Nov 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 17 | 23% |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 15 | 15% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 16 | 31% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 14 | 19% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 12 | 16% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 82 | 45% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 27 | 26% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 74 | 23% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 62 | 11% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 105 | 12% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 5 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.