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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 22% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 20% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 20% |
| Engine | 15 | 14% |
| Power Train | 13 | 13% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not 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.