2023 Nissan PATHFINDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
103 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
14,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 103 complaints (27.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 29 | 28.2% |
| Engine operation | 14 | 13.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 7.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 6.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 4.9% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 4.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 |
Unknown Or Other: 28; Electrical System: 23; Fuel/Propulsion System: 21; Service Brakes: 20; Engine: 15; Power Train: 12; Visibility/Wiper: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 98 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 20 |
2022: 2; 2023: 29; 2024: 26; 2025: 26; 2026: 20
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 14 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11540933 · 2023-08-26 (August 26, 2023)
I write to report the issues which are a safety hazard to me & whom ever operates it or I transport in it, Which creates a higher concern for my & their safety . I purchased a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SL on July 6, 2023 an eight seater model 4WD with 8 miles on the speedometer manufactured by Nissan as per label on door April 2023.The problem I have experienced recently after a month & two weeks now. The vehicle starts are normal but once the vehicle is on the road and is within normal operation temperature. I noticed that I must start applying …
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Owner report 11541390 · 2023-08-29 (August 29, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
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Owner report 11538536 · 2023-08-15 (August 15, 2023)
Just bought 2023 Pathfinder Platinum edition and drove it once. First time driving on the highway at 70 mph on cruise control, the engine stopped and a message came across the dash saying " Your engine has stalled. Please pull over to a safe area". This caused me to put my family's safety in jeopardy because we had to wait for 3 hrs for a tow in 100 plus degree heat in the desert with nothing to keep us cool except warm water. After getting it towed back to the dealer I bought it from ( Hi-Valley Nissan in Victorville, CA), the service depart…
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Owner report 11495212 · 2022-11-28 (November 28, 2022)
Water spilled onto console because cup the Lid was not sealed properly. The shifter became inoperable. The components around the cup hold need to be protected from water damage. As this is a safety issue. ESPECIALLY if it causes the car to not shift into gear? What if the spill happened at a stop light/intersection/railroad crossing for goodness sakes. And you can't freaking MOVE the car. (See my previous pictured post from another person). This smells of lawsuit in the "just right but HORRIFIC circumstances"
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Owner report 11529268 · 2023-06-28 (June 28, 2023)
Fuel .performance..low .consumer 17.9 and 18 combined fuel.. nivel oil engine low..same reverse and forward. Same times forced gear transmission noised .
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Owner report 11529454 · 2023-06-28 (June 28, 2023)
Failed fuel pump system.
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Owner report 11571597 · 2024-02-13 (February 13, 2024)
I found my new 2023 Pathfinder at Kraft Nissan in Tallahassee, Fl but since I live in Ga I wanted to avoid paying taxes to transfer to Ga. I contacted Woody Folsom dealership in Vidalia, Ga who contacted Kraft and did a dealership trade. Woody Folsom dealership sales rep delivered to my home on [XXX]. On the same day as delivery, I drove the car to for about 30 mins and stopped at a red light. The auto stop feature was on - My car went from Drive to Neutral then OFF! I could not restart the car. I was in traffic with other vehicles who were blo…
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Owner report 11572572 · 2024-02-18 (February 18, 2024)
While traveling to California my battery in my 2023 Nissan Pathfinder was faulty and I had to be towed to Albuquerque, NM from Gallup, NM for it to be replaced. I have never been Reembursed $682.00
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Owner report 11579627 · 2024-03-26 (March 26, 2024)
When we purchased this vehicle in June 2023, one of the first things I noticed, was an unusual switch on the steering wheel to allow, selecting and viewing all of the vehicle display information. This switch is located on the left side of the steering wheel. It is labeled OK meaning OK to display the selected menu item when you depress the OK button. The switch consists of a thumb wheel to go up or down on the menu selection, and then you depress the thumb wheel to engage the item selected. We’ve had the vehicle nine months and we were drivin…
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Owner report 11593964 · 2024-06-12 (June 12, 2024)
On 6/9/24 I was traveling South on Interstate 77. I had intelligent cruise control set. I heard a little chime noise go off and looked at my dash to see what it could be. I noticed the intelligent cruise control was turned off. So I gave my car gas to get it back up to speed. The engine just reved and that is when I noticed that my car was in neutral. This was not operator error. I had both of my hands on the steering wheel and nothing hit the shifter to put it in Neutral. I have an appointment with Nissan on Monday 6/17. Back in Feb 2…
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