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2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
145
145 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25 complaints
Recalls on record
1
see below
Reported harm
7 reported crashes · 2 injuries

What owners report fails — 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 25
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
  • SERVICE BRAKES 18
  • ENGINE 14

1 recall on record for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

  • NHTSA 23V268000 · 2023 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

NHTSA has 145 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (25 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (25), fuel/propulsion system (21), electrical system (20), service brakes (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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