2023 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2023 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

Most common 2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems

Problem areas named in the 107 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	30
Electrical System	24
Fuel/Propulsion System	21
Service Brakes	21
Engine	15
Power Train	13
Forward Collision Avoidance	10
Back Over Prevention	7
Visibility/Wiper	6
Vehicle Speed Control	3

What owners report

2026-10-19, Service Brakes
2023 Nissan Pathfinder. Rear brake pads are wearing at a premature and excessive rate: replaced by the dealer approximately April 2026; on October 19, 2026, at approximately 30,172 miles, they measured 6 mm remaining while the front pads measured 8 mm. Rear pads wearing faster than front pads is atypical. Earlier dealer measurements were inconsistent (reported as 2 mm, then 6 mm, then 2 mm on different visits). The dealer could not explain whether this wear rate is normal or identify a mechanical cause. This matches a documented pattern of premature rear brake wear on 2022–2023 Pathfinders (multiple NHTSA complaints; proposed class action Iwan v. Nissan North America, No. 3:25-cv-01183, M.

2026-10-17, Unknown Or Other
Since I had purchased my car back in July 2024. Noticed sometimes car would either accelerate or decelerate on its own. I took it to the Nissan dealership explained what was wrong, I told them sometimes it feels it loses power while driving. Though at that time, it had a combination of my alternator wearing out so they replaced my alternator. But that did not fix the problem. I’m now still noticing the same issue. When I pressed the gas it decelerate. And there are times when I feel the car accelerating on its own. Also, driver and passenger window does not operate correctly. I press the button window up the glass window goes down. I press it down. It goes up.

2026-10-16, Unknown Or Other
[XXX] 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Purchased from Carvana [XXX] I was traveling from Vermont to Pennsylvania. At a [XXX] rest area, the vehicle failed to start after being parked approximately 15 minutes. Dashboard lights illuminated, but the engine would not crank, and subsequent attempts became progressively weaker. A tow truck operator jump-started the vehicle, which then restarted successfully several times. Approximately 200 miles later, while traveling in four lanes of rush-hour traffic on [XXX], the vehicle suddenly experienced a complete engine and electrical shutdown without warning. I lost all power and came to a complete stop in a middle lane. It could not be restarted. I could not s

2026-09-17, Engine And Engine Cooling
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 unintended acceleration without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The transmission failed to shift to drive(D) and remained stuck in neutral(N). The contact drove the vehicle at reduced speeds to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the mass air flow (MAF) sensor had failed and there was carbon buildup in the throttle body. The contact was i

2026-08-28, Service Brakes
Rear brakes had to be replaced at 30,000 miles, was told it was do to driver assets using rear brakes.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder: Driver's Seat May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (30), Electrical System (24), Fuel/Propulsion System (21).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.