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2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Pathfinder.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2022 Nissan Pathinder utilizes a 5.0-quart capacity of 0W-20 API SN oil and an S9 automatic transmission to deliver EPA fuel economy ratings of 21/26/23 mpg. Reliability data for this model year records 133 total owner complaints—far below the nameplate’s 2005 peak of 1,050 and well above the 2026 low of 7—with service brakes identified as the top concern alongside five recalls. Within the 1990–2026 historical span, this complaint volume situates the 2022 variant in the lower tier of the Pathfinder’s reliability spectrum, indicating a generally stable ownership experience compared with the model’s most troubled iterations.

Model year202520242023202220202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/26/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery. · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R - AGM VRLA battery. · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/50R20 105HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165466TA0A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288906SA1B alt 288906SA0B
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272776RC0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.9 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4478 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 26 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Pathfinder of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2022 Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Platinum 3.5L V66.60 sec15.20 sec284 hpAWD
2022SL 3.5L V66.70 sec15.30 sec284 hpFWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V67.00 sec15.40 sec284 hpAWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec284 hpFWD
2022SL 3.5L V67.70 sec15.90 sec284 hpAWD
2023Rock Creek Edition 3.5L V66.70 sec15.20 sec295 hpAWD
2023Rock Creek Edition 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec295 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity10.3 qt
Engine OilAPI · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts23.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.87-2.01 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R - AGM VRLA battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
172.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: In the Opposite Order of Tightening Loosen all Bolts. Step 3: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 103°, Step 5: 103°72 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Studs that had been removed8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Pathfinder represents the launch year of a new generation, and its federal record reflects typical first-year teething problems: complaints jump to 133 (up from 50 in 2020, the final year of the prior generation) while recalls rise to 5 (from zero in 2020), with 143 TSBs issued — the highest in this generation's early lifecycle. The top complaint areas — Service Brakes (19), Unknown or Other (15), Seats (14), and Power Train (7) — suggest broad early-production issues rather than a single concentrated failure mode, though the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. Encouragingly, the trend arc declines sharply in subsequent years: complaints fall from 133 to 99 (2023), 69 (2024), and 42 (2025), while recalls drop to 1–2 per year and TSBs contract considerably, indicating that Nissan actively addressed the launch-year issues. The presence of 3 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint in the 2022 record is worth noting, though the data does not indicate whether these resulted from the identified complaint categories. **Bottom line: the 2022 Pathfinder carries measurable first-year risk with elevated complaints and recalls, but the rapid improvement in 2023–2025 suggests most issues were corrected — buyers should verify that all five recalls have been completed and prioritize a 2023+ model if the budget allows, though a thoroughly recalled-and-repaired 2022 can still be a reasonable purchase at the right price.**

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
143
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
133
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 133 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes19
Unknown Or Other15
Seats14
Power Train7
Visibility/Wiper5
Electrical System4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Seat Belts4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V742000Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly:Head RestraintReported 23/09/2021

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… 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…

21V743000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 23/09/2021

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 143 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB26-006A2026-04-30Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin…
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB26-0062026-02-02Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Pathfinder take?

5.0 qt of Nissan Reccommends Ester Oil API SN 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Pathfinder have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pathfinder get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined mpg.