2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There is 1 recall for this model year.

Complaints
104
Recalls
1
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Median mileage
15,800 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 23 of 104 complaints (22%).
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (23) and brakes (21) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 15,800 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 recall on file.
  • It ranks 6th of 21 Nissan Pathfinder model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 24% fewer complaints than the 2022 model year (136).

2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems by category

  • Other / Unknown · 2 crashes
    28 complaints
  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    23 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    23 complaints
  • Brakes
    21 complaints
  • Engine
    16 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    15 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    13 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    6 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Unknown or other28
Electrical system23
Fuel/propulsion system21
Service brakes20
Engine15
Power train13
Visibility/wiper6
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4

When problems happen (mileage)

1Under 10k410k–30k130k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Nissan Pathfinder complaints that list mileage.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder recalls (1)

  • Recall 23V268000Apr 13, 202312,400 vehicles
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Recent 2023 Nissan Pathfinder complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 17, 202643,000 miCATowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    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 briefly experienced unintended acceleration without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The transmission failed to shift to drive(D) and remained stuck in neutral(N). The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11765076 · source
  2. Filed Aug 24, 2026TXOther / Unknown
    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 restricting my ability to navigate vital safety menus and emergency settings while operating the vehicle, creating an active driver distraction. The problem has not yet been reproduced or…
    NHTSA complaint #11759238 · source
  3. Filed Aug 6, 2026AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    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.
    NHTSA complaint #11755308 · source
  4. Filed Jul 22, 2026MAAcceleration & Cruise Control
    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 condition and reprogrammed the ECM under TSB NTB25-012. They mentioned they performed a software update and they said the issue should not returned. On July 22, 2026, the same…
    NHTSA complaint #11752173 · source
  5. Filed Jul 3, 2026ILElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    While driving the vehicle at approximately 25 miles per hour, on its own, the vehicle put itself into neutral and a warning light to exit the vehicle appeared. Thankfully we safely pulled the car over to the side of the road. Upon restarting the vehicle, it operated normally. Had this incident occurred at a higher rate of speed or on a busy road, there could have been very different consequences.
    NHTSA complaint #11748180 · source
  6. Filed Jun 27, 2026TNElectrical System
    The vehicle's around view camera control unit has failed. None of the vehicle's cameras are working. The Nissan dealership has confirmed the issue and has suggested replacement of the part. The vehicle is just out of the original warranty period.
    NHTSA complaint #11746928 · source
  7. Filed Jun 26, 2026NJOther / Unknown
    After a hard rain water started pouring into cabin from a Pilar’s, headliner, sun visor lights, vanity eye glass holder, dome light…. There is a leak from sunroof and dealers say it’s a known issue but not a warranty item. First happened last week while driving kids to school and second time two days later. Both after or during heavy rains. This caused a major distraction and almost caused me to crash. See link - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…
    NHTSA complaint #11746833 · source
  8. Filed Jun 12, 2026GAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    The Around View Monitor (AVM) system failed. The rear backup camera image no longer functions properly due to a failed AVM control unit. The vehicle is a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum equipped with Nissan’s camera-based surround view and backup camera system. The vehicle has been diagnosed by an authorized Nissan dealership, and the failed component remains installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection. The failure disabled the vehicle’s backup camera and…
    NHTSA complaint #11743693 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology