2023 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder.

20222024
Complaints
142
per 10K Sold
19.8
US Sales
71,710
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#121 complaints

Fuel System

#219 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
#318 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder.

Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,316
Transmission / Drivetrain
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,700
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Mass Air Flow (Maf) Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~12,400 vehicles.

23V268000Seats:critical Fasteners
~12,400 affected

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.

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2023 Nissan Pathfinder — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 142 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (21 complaints); Electrical Faults (19 complaints); Brakes (18 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 12,245 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder include 7 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 12,400 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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