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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2022 Nissan Pathfinder Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
7%of 136 total for the year
Median mileage
4,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The 2nd row seats (captain chairs) are tilted upward at edge of seats and my infant carseat is not leveled as it should be. Due to the chairs seat being tilted upward causes child carseat level to be off and making carseat tilt forward causing babies head to go forward more than they should. Passenger seat is also very low causing concerns for airbag deployment and serious injury to face. Low viability in rear mirror due to large long headrests.”

NHTSA complaint #11450893, filed 2022-02, 6,000 miles

“While driving down the road or a smooth road 60 mile an hour 60° weather, it sound like a bomb went off inside my car after walking around my car I saw nothing wrong and then before I got in I noticed something on top of the car and it was my panoramic window blown up”

NHTSA complaint #11731875, filed 2026-04

“The panoramic sunroof on our vehicle unexplainably shattered. We just purchased this vehicle less than 5 days prior to this occurring. It happened while it was parked in the drive way. Our vehicle is available for inspection, however it is at the dealership waiting a decision from Nissan engineering on whether or not they will cover the issue. The main safety risk is that this problem could have occurred while the vehicle was being operated and injured passangers. The problem of the sunroof being shattered has been confirmed by Nissan dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11472991, filed 2022-07

“The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the windshield defroster and heater were inoperable. The contact had to set the heat at the highest temperature for lukewarm heat to be distributed out of the air vents. The contact was concerned that the defroster would not clear condensation on the windshield in cold weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with blower motor failure. The dealer informed the contact that the blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11441003, filed 2021-11, 2,000 miles

“Panoramic moonroof shattered without warning. No impact. This is the second time this has occurred—first in October 2022, now again in July 2025. Glass exploded outward, creating a severe safety hazard”

NHTSA complaint #11674363, filed 2025-07

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026213%
2025712%
202478%
202366%
202297%
202012%
201934%
201823%
201763%
201655%
2015103%
20145810%
2013546%
201214%
201112%
201013%
200913%
200831%
200761%
200630%
200571%
2004710%
200232%
200131%
200011%
199821%
199721%
199621%
199542%
199433%
199324%
199113%
1987211%

Other parts of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

Brakes
35 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Seats
16 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology