2023 Nissan Ariya Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ariya years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Ariya. That is the most of any Ariya model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 57%), typically at around 21,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 42owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Nissan Ariya problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 57% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 31% | 41,491 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 21% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 12% | 5,982 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | 5,982 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Nissan Ariya recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:inverter
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction motor
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.
Electrical system:propulsion system:inverter
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C6.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Following a manufacturer-authorized warranty repair on the reduction gear, the front subframe and suspension mounting hardware were left unsecured. An authorized Nissan dealership inspected the vehicle, reproduced the issue, and officially confirmed that these critical structural components are…
My 2023 Nissan Ariya was making a cicada/whining sound under low acceleration. This was found by my local Nissan dealer to be a defect with the reduction gear. The dealership replaced the reduction gear under the powertrain warranty. This issue was present at just under 50,000 miles. Without…
My Nissan Ariya has an abnormal, high-pitched, cicada-like noise during acceleration. The noise appears to be associated with the electric propulsion system, electric motor, reduction gear, or another related drivetrain component, although the exact source has not been diagnosed. The vehicle is…
A 2023 Nissan Ariya developed a grinding/noise condition. An initial dealership repair did not correct it. The vehicle was promptly returned. Subsequent diagnosis involved the traction-motor/drivetrain area, and Nissan ultimately authorized substantial warranty work involving replacement/repair of…
The vehicle EV systems keeps going off and having us stranded on major highways - this an ongoing issue and has not been resolved by Nissan
Other Nissan Ariya years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ariya | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 Ariya | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 42 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Ariya?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Nissan Ariya?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Nissan Ariya a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ariya model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.