2022 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2022 Volkswagen Taos
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | 2022 Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 135 | 314 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 485 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23 | 31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Taos |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 143 |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 59 |
| Power Train | 17 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 52 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 12 |
| Seats | 16 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 54 |
| Stalling | 5 | 39 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2022 Nissan Pathfinder
2022 Volkswagen Taos
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.