How common are fuel system complaints on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA lists 23 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder, which is 22% of all 104 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among Pathfinder model years in this dataset.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder.

At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2023 Pathfinder?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 29,950 miles.

Do the fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

What do owners describe as the main fuel system issue?

Many complaints center on the auto stop/start feature stalling the engine at stops or unexpectedly shifting into neutral, along with some reports of stalling while driving and lower-than-rated fuel economy.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 23 of 104 total complaints on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, or 22% of all reported issues that year — the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure is 29,950 miles, with no related recalls filed and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Fuel System complaints: 23; 22% of 104
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 29,950 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the auto stop/start (idle stop) feature shutting the engine off at a red light and failing to restart when releasing the brake, sometimes dropping the transmission into neutral instead.
Some drivers describe the vehicle stalling completely while moving in traffic, requiring a restart or a tow to a Nissan service center.
Several complaints describe the engine cutting out or shifting unexpectedly into neutral while accelerating or merging, including one case with unintended acceleration afterward.
A few owners report poor real-world fuel economy well below the EPA-rated mpg for the vehicle.
One owner reported failing a state emissions/safety inspection with no warning light illuminated and no cause found by the dealer.

When 2023 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2023, latest Sep 17, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

2005276 (26%)
2006231 (28%)
2007119 (21%)
200881 (25%)
20092 (5%)
20103 (8%)
20111 (2%)
20120 (0%)
201326 (3%)
201415 (3%)
201511 (3%)
20161 (1%)
20178 (4%)
20182 (3%)
20194 (5%)
20204 (8%)
20225 (4%)
202323 (22%)
20243 (4%)
20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?: NHTSA lists 23 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder, which is 22% of all 104 complaints filed for that model year — the largest share among Pathfinder model years in this dataset.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do fuel system problems show up on the 2023 Pathfinder?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 29,950 miles.
Do the fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
What do owners describe as the main fuel system issue?: Many complaints center on the auto stop/start feature stalling the engine at stops or unexpectedly shifting into neutral, along with some reports of stalling while driving and lower-than-rated fuel economy.