2023 Nissan PATHFINDER: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11488641 · 2022-10-10 (October 10, 2022)
The airbag is rattling and clicking. Safety issue. Took to local Nissan dealership. They advise me the appointment they had an available was a month out. Issue raises serious concern for safety and possible airbag deployment.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11488641 at NHTSA ↗
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"
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11495212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11509615 · 2023-02-28 (February 28, 2023)
Vehicle suddenly vibrates when driving between 38 and 40 Miles per hour.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11509615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11511060 · 2023-03-09 (March 9, 2023)
Brand new 2023 pathfinder shuts off while driving. Car will turn off completely on the highway, while getting close to a light or trying to park. Once car is restarted it turns on again fine. One time the car did go crazy on the panel and it was fuzzy. The dealer has checked the car 3 times and keeps saying there’s no issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11511060 at NHTSA ↗
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 11529342 · 2023-06-28 (June 28, 2023)
While driving, the "AT" warning light came on, the vehicle was making a griding noise. Upon stopping for safety reasons, the vehicle would not engage into 'Park." Once turned off and back on, the vehicle would not engage into drive from park, then finally went into drive. In the next few minutes driving to work to get off the main road and to wait for AAA, the "AT" warning light was on again and the car was griniding gears and accelerating randomly. After arriving at my work, the vehicle would not engage into park again, had to shut it opff…
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Owner report 11529449 · 2023-06-28 (June 28, 2023)
The doors close securely with the keys inside. We had to call the police, since my 1-year-old baby was locked inside the vehicle and the app did not work for me.
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Owner report 11529454 · 2023-06-28 (June 28, 2023)
Failed fuel pump system.
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Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V268000 · Seats:Critical Fasteners
Reported: 2023-04-13 (April 13, 2023)
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 from the rear inboard seat bracket.
Consequence: An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.
NHTSA campaign record ↗