2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints

Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (28), Electrical System (23), Service Brakes (21).

Key takeaways

  • 104 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Unknown Or Other2827%
Electrical System2322%
Service Brakes2120%
Fuel/Propulsion System2120%
Engine1514%
Power Train1313%
Forward Collision Avoidance88%
Back Over Prevention66%
Visibility/Wiper66%
Vehicle Speed Control33%
Seats33%
Lane Departure33%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD5/54/55/54/5
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWDNot rated4/55/5Not rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling,power Train,fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-17

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 illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle briefly experienced uni...

Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-28

Rear brakes had to be replaced at 30,000 miles, was told it was do to driver assets using rear brakes.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-24

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 upon request. This sudden loss of functionality put safety at risk by restricting my ability to navig...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.