2023 Nissan Pathfinder: common problems and reliability
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has 97 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag *current generation (2022+):.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
97
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
electrical system
22
fuel/propulsion system
21
service brakes
19
engine
15
power train
12
Recalls affecting the 2023 Pathfinder
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 23V268000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach fr…
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the current generation (2022+), which replaced the CVT with a conventional 9-speed automatic, initial sentiment is mixed. Owners appreciate the comfortable seats, smooth V6 power, competitive fuel economy (report
*Current Generation (2022+):
Electrical & Sensor Malfunctions — "No Key Detected" warnings, front collision/automatic emergency braking sensors flashing erratically or activating falsely, automatic high beams malfunctioning, volume/steering wheel control failures. Frequency: very frequent.
Transmission Harshness — Rough, pulling, or "slipping" sensations during low-speed shifts in city driving. Frequency: very frequent.
Infotainment System Failures — Screen going blank, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay disconnections, freezing, unresponsive touchscreen, poor GPS performance. Frequency: very frequent.
Premature Brake Wear — Rear brake pads and rotors wearing out extremely quickly, sometimes by 15,000 miles. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Pathfinder.
Typical used price
Used Pathfinder listings typically run $35,287–$42,465 across 2013 to 2026 model years.