2023 Nissan Pathfinder: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 101 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes (20% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 7 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Apr 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Rear camera and camera functionality just stopped working. The OVM is functioning with everything else just not the camera! Yet, diagnostics state that it is an OVM issue and cost $2,500.00 to fix. Safety concerns of no camera and unable to view pedestrians.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2026
“While driving the vehicle at approximately 25 miles per hour, on its own, the vehicle put itself into neutral and a warning light to exit the vehicle appeared. Thankfully we safely pulled the car over to the side of the road. Upon restarting the vehicle, it operated normally. Had this incident occurred at a higher rate of speed or on a busy road, there could have been very different consequences.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2026
“After a hard rain water started pouring into cabin from a Pilar's, headliner, sun visor lights, vanity eye glass holder, dome light.... There is a leak from sunroof and dealers say it's a known issue but not a warranty item. First happened last week while driving kids to school and second time two days later. Both after or during heavy rains. This caused a major distraction and almost caused me to crash. See link - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2026
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“My car only has 64000 miles on it and the back up camera module went out, I have had same issue with a 2019 model I had, and I have seen online where others have had the same issues.”Owner report · Back Over Prevention · May 2026
“The vehicle's around view camera control unit has failed. None of the vehicle's cameras are working. The Nissan dealership has confirmed the issue and has suggested replacement of the part. The vehicle is just out of the original warranty period.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2026
“Premature wear (29k miles) of rear brake pads. I have a report from NTB aka Mavis Took it in today and found 1mm left on back brakes, front standard wear. No alerts or singals were seen in the car”Owner report · Service Brakes · Mar 2026
“Went out to my car and shut the door. Heard a cracking sound after I shut the door. Then the back window fell in. It completely shattered the back window from shut the driver side front door.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Mar 2026
“Two seatbelt locking mechanisms have failed to lock the seatbelt buckles in place; the third seatbelt locking meachanism failed to release the buckle. All located in the second row of my vehicle. The first two have been replaced by the dealer. The dealer was unable to replace the seatbelt locking mecanism on the third because we dropped and lost the buckle, this failure put my child in danger and we had to cut the seatbelt. We bought the vehicle brand new in 2023.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2026
“On my 2023 Nissan Pathfinder I have approximately 25000 miles on it. When I step on the brakes, there is a noticable vibration as if the rotors are warped and pads worn. The brakes and rotors should not be an issue this soon.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2026
“Forward warning system dashboard light goes on and does not shut off. Module has been replaced at a cost of $2500 and this has not solved the problem. Light has gone off with a chime alarm and yellow triangle with an exclamation point too. We were told we needed to get it fixed as soon as possible for safety reasons. Unfortunately, Nissan dealer can't seem to fix the problem and we're afraid to drive the vehicle.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Nov 2025
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2023 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
NHTSA has 101 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The most complained-about area is service brakes (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 14,700 miles or less.
Does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seats:critical fasteners. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.