2022 Nissan Pathfinder power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“While driving the vehicle under normal conditions the transmission will shift itself into 'Neutral'. The unloaded engine will rev-up and the vehicle speed will decrease. 'Drive' must be re-selected on the shifter to resume driving normally. This has occurred a few times in various climates and…”
filed Oct 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 8 | 11% |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 12 | 12% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 11 | 14% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 34 | 18% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 76 | 24% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 214 | 37% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 370 | 42% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% |
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.