2022 Nissan Pathfinder 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD

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City
21
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
386 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.5L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems128 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 128 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD. Top reported issues include brakes, electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
33
Electrical System
18
Engine
18
Power Train
17
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
15
Visibility / Wipers
8
Speed Control
8
Wheels & Tires
6

2022 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD problems by category: Brakes: 33 complaints, Electrical System: 18 complaints, Engine: 18 complaints, Power Train: 17 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 15 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 8 complaints, Speed Control: 8 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 6 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 04/25/2026ODI#11733786
First Incident- volume kept rising on its own. Would turn it down, it would go right back up. Would turn the radio off, it would turn on by itself and would keep rising until full blast. Vehicle was p…
Power TrainFiled: 10/02/2025ODI#11690926
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after stopping at a gas station, the vehicle was restarted but stalled. There several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrume…
Power TrainFiled: 10/03/2024ODI#11617931
My 2022 Pathfinder had 34,725 miles on it when I left for the grocery store, on the way while driving on the highway I got an alert on my dash saying "check shift level position", which that seemed no…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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