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2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 104 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 28 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Pathfinder years here — over the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Seat fasteners.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder
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Complaints

104

Per year

28

Recalls

1

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (23 of 104), then Fuel and propulsion system (21) and Service brakes (20). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Pathfinder has 135 complaints, 30 per year, and the 2024 has 81 complaints, 27 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Seat fasteners 2023-04-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V268000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (104 total)

Electrical system
23
Fuel and propulsion system
21
Service brakes
20
Engine
15
Powertrain
13
Forward collision avoidance
8
Back-over prevention
6
Visibility and wipers
6
Lane departure
3
Seats
3
Speed control
3
Air bags
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Seat belts
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

22022292023262024262025212026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Engine and engine cooling, Powertrain, Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-09-17
  • "Rear brakes had to be replaced at 30,000 miles, was told it was do to driver assets using rear brakes."
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-28
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-24
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Back-over prevention, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-06
  • "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…"
    Speed control · filed 2026-07-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD Not rated 4 stars 5 stars Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Pathfinder two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Front-wheel drive 20 27 23 MPG $2800
Pathfinder four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Four-wheel drive 21 27 23 MPG $2800
Pathfinder four-wheel drive Rock Creek 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Four-wheel drive 20 23 21 MPG $3800
Pathfinder four-wheel drive SL/Platinum 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (9-speed) Four-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

5th generation (R53), 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (3.5L V6)
Tire size 255/60R18 to 255/50R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 6,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 23V268000. 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. An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 104 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 28 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Pathfinder years here — over the median of the other years, which is 17. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Seat fasteners.

What are common problems with a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (23 of 104), then Fuel and propulsion system (21) and Service brakes (20). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Pathfinder has 135 complaints, 30 per year, and the 2024 has 81 complaints, 27 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

Has the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder been recalled?

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is 22.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Pathfinder take?

0W-20 (3.5L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-244 cover on the Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA campaign 16V244000.

What generation is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

4th generation (R52) (2012-2020).