2023 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pathfinder years
- About as many complaints as other years 19th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. That ranks 19th out of 31 Pathfinder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (28 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 104owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Nissan Pathfinder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 28 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 19% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 14% | 10,316 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 13% | 28,850 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 8% | 10,080 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 10,080 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 29,950 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Nissan Pathfinder recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:critical fasteners
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.
Risk: An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.
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.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). The check engine, seat belt, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle…
Rear brakes had to be replaced at 30,000 miles, was told it was do to driver assets using rear brakes.
The left-side steering wheel control switch assembly governing the driver information matrix and emergency assist features malfunctioned, and this failed component remains on the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. This sudden loss of functionality put safety at risk by…
Rear camera and camera functionality just stopped working. The OVM is functioning with everything else just not the camera! Yet, diagnostics state that it is an OVM issue and cost $2,500.00 to fix. Safety concerns of no camera and unable to view pedestrians.
On July 20, 2026, my 2023 Nissan Pathfinder failed to accelerate after stopping at a red light. The engine did not rev, and the vehicle barely moved despite accelerator input. After 40 seconds the car start moving normally. I got the car towed to the dealership. The dealer could not reproduce the…
Other Nissan Pathfinder years
← 2022 Pathfinder · 2024 Pathfinder →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pathfinder | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 Pathfinder | 54 | 1 |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 85 | 2 |
| 2023 | 104 | 1 |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 136 | 5 |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 48 | 0 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 76 | 2 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 78 | 3 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 186 | 2 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 105 | 2 |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 321 | 5 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 575 | 11 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 890 | 11 |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 23 | 2 |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 45 | 2 |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 40 | 4 |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 328 | 4 |
| 2007 Pathfinder | 561 | 1 |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 837 | 3 |
| 2005 Pathfinder | 1,050 | 2 |
| 2004 Pathfinder | 67 | 3 |
| 2003 Pathfinder | 110 | 3 |
| 2002 Pathfinder | 156 | 5 |
| 2001 Pathfinder | 230 | 3 |
| 2000 Pathfinder | 112 | 2 |
| 1999 Pathfinder | 104 | 2 |
| 1998 Pathfinder | 149 | 2 |
| 1997 Pathfinder | 217 | 2 |
| 1996 Pathfinder | 159 | 3 |
| 1995 Pathfinder | 170 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pathfinder model years, the 2023 has about as many complaints as a typical year, 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.