Is the Nissan Ariya reliable?

The Nissan Ariya has 83 NHTSA complaints, or 20.3 per 1,000 vehicles. Its crash involvement rate is moderate. The most common issue is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Source: VinItel

What Nissan Ariya years should I avoid?

Avoid the 2023 model year of the Nissan Ariya — it has significantly more NHTSA complaints than other years. The 2023 model year alone has 67 complaints. Source: VinItel (vinitel.com)

What is the best year for the Nissan Ariya?

Among Nissan Ariya model years with enough on-road history, the most reliable years are 2023 (67 complaints). Source: NHTSA complaints database via VinItel.

What are common Nissan Ariya problems?

The most common Nissan Ariya problems reported to NHTSA are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (29 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); ENGINE (10 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); POWER TRAIN (9 complaints, 11.1% crash rate); FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (7 complaints, 0.0% crash rate); VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (6 complaints, 16.7% crash rate). Source: VinItel

Should I buy a used Nissan Ariya?

Used Nissan Ariya buyers should: 1) Check our years-to-avoid list for this model. 2) Verify the specific VIN for accident history, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. The most reliable model years to look for: 2023. Free VIN check at vinitel.com.

Nissan Ariya Reliability

83 NHTSA complaints (2023–2025). Complaint rate: 20.3 per 1,000 vehicles.

Severity Score

32.1

Complaints

Crash Rate

7.2%

Fire Rate

0.0%

Injuries

Fatalities

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Which Years to Buy & Avoid

Years auto-clustered by complaint volume relative to this model's median.

Bottom line: The Nissan Ariya has fairly consistent complaint patterns across model years.

Avoid These Years

No years with significant complaint spikes.

Average

2023

~67/yr complaints

Better Years

No years stand out as significantly better.

Too New

2024–2025

16 complaints so far

Need 3+ years on the road for reliable complaint data.

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Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA complaint count per model year

Nissan Ariya — Complaints by Model YearPeak: 2023 (67)

Common Nissan Ariya Problems

Most reported component complaints to NHTSA

Component	Complaints	Crash %
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	29	0.0%
ENGINE	10	0.0%
POWER TRAIN	9	11.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7	0.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6	16.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3	0.0%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2	0.0%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	2	0.0%
STEERING	2	0.0%
SERVICE BRAKES	2	0.0%

Year-by-Year Breakdown

NHTSA complaint count per model year — click any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

Year	Generation	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Details
2023	—	67	6	—	View →
2024TOO NEW	—	7	0	—	View →
2025TOO NEW	—	9	0	—	View →

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Tap any year for full problems & recalls breakdown.

See also: Nissan Ariyaaccident & safety statistics from our vehicle history database.

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