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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 22% of its 104 total complaints for the year. One crash is tied to this area, no fires or injuries, and no related recalls are listed.

Electrical System complaints
23
22% of 104
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Around view or backup camera control units fail, leaving all cameras dark or showing a black screen in reverse.
  • Vehicles reportedly lose power or acceleration and enter limp mode while driving, forcing owners to pull over.
  • Batteries fail prematurely, in one case leaving the vehicle stranded and requiring a tow.
  • The electronic shifter or idle-stop system malfunctions, including one report where the vehicle rolled away after the driver engaged Park and exited.
  • Door locks and the alarm system activate randomly, with the vehicle locking and restarting itself throughout the day.
  • Water intrusion near the center console cupholder reportedly disabled the electronic shifter.

When 2023 Nissan Pathfinder electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 28, 2022, latest Aug 6, 2026.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2022Dec 2023Aug 2024Jul 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2023 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200566 (6%)
  2. 200634 (4%)
  3. 200725 (4%)
  4. 200821 (6%)
  5. 20094 (11%)
  6. 20102 (5%)
  7. 20114 (9%)
  8. 20123 (13%)
  9. 201361 (7%)
  10. 201439 (7%)
  11. 201534 (11%)
  12. 201611 (10%)
  13. 201732 (17%)
  14. 201814 (18%)
  15. 201912 (16%)
  16. 202011 (23%)
  17. 202220 (15%)
  18. 202323 (22%)
  19. 202417 (21%)
  20. 20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA shows 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder, which is 22% of all 104 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder electrical system?
No. The NHTSA data provided lists no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for this model year.
Do the electrical issues involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows one crash associated with Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder and no fires or injuries.
What specific electrical failures do owners report?
Owners describe failed around-view or backup camera units, sudden loss of power or acceleration, premature battery failure, shifter and idle-stop malfunctions, and random door lock and alarm activation.
How does 2023 compare to other Pathfinder years for electrical complaints?
The 22% share for 2023 is on the higher end among Pathfinder model years listed, compared with shares like 7% in 2013 and 2014, though 2020 also shows 23%.

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.