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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#10 most-complained of 20 Pathfinder years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 104 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 53 out of 100 — #10 highest of 20 Pathfinder model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (23 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
104
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
22.5
20 city / 26 hwy

Top 2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other28 (27%)
  2. Electrical System23 (22%)
  3. Fuel System23 (22%)
  4. Brakes21 (20%)
  5. Engine18 (17%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (13%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain13 (13%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers6 (6%)
  9. Lane Departure3 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body3 (3%)
2023 Nissan Pathfinder complaints: complaints filed per month14Oct 2022Jul 2023Jan 2024Jun 2024Dec 2024Jul 2025Dec 2025May 2026
155 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (14).

2023 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V268000Apr 13, 2023Structure & Body12,400 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.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,875
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2023 compared with other Pathfinder years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best2148022
2022Caution63135523
2023Caution53104122.5
2024Good4781222.5
2025Caution5851122.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder ranks #10 of 20 among Pathfinder model years (Complaint Index 53/100, verdict: Caution). It has 104 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (23 complaints), fuel system (23 complaints), and brakes (21 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 15,800 miles.
Does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently reported 2023, covering structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder at 22.5 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,875. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.