Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Pathfinder needs more recall homework, Pathfinder has more complaint activity and Pathfinder has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2023 Nissan Pathfinder 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Difference
Total recalls 1 5 Pathfinder has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 93 129 Pathfinder has 36 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 4 / 0 / 1 / 0 3 / 1 / 3 / 0 Pathfinder has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 87 143 Pathfinder has 56 more communications
Recall completion reports 8 50 Pathfinder has 42 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Apr 13, 2023 Jul 21, 2022 Pathfinder has newer activity
Latest complaint May 16, 2026 May 29, 2026 Pathfinder has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Service Brakes
  • Seats
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 23 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,600 $2,600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2023 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had service brakes and seats repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2023 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes

2022 Nissan Pathfinder

  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Seats: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show