2022 Nissan Pathfinder
US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
- Transmission
- 9-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI) | |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 9 | |
| Drivetrain | Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.
22V527000: 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 head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number…
Remedy: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at…
Reported July 21, 2022. View on NHTSA
22V111000: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat track and install a new mounting bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's…
Reported February 24, 2022. View on NHTSA
21V742000: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Remedy: Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC844.
Reported September 23, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V743000: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replaced the seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this…
Reported September 23, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V706000: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for…
Reported September 10, 2021. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 4, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 4, 2026
Data verified: November 4, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
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Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD.
Are there recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.