The Lemon Index2023 Nissan Pathfinder.
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 106 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 125, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 21 to 23 mpg combined. The best Nissan Pathfinder year is 2012.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 106 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Pathfinder year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 9K to 26K miles on the car (6 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- seats 2023
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 87 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- COMBINATION METER MODULES OR ABS CONTROL UNITS CANNOT BE SWAPPED This bulletin has been amended
- 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2800–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Safety Cameras stopped working on the screen just gives black image when cars put into reverse. If cameras button is pushed screen swaps over to a black screen.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder owner · NHTSA complaint 11686300
More owner reports
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.
NHTSA complaint 11529449
Fuel .performance..low .consumer 17.9 and 18 combined fuel.. nivel oil engine low..same reverse and forward. Same times forced gear transmission noised .
NHTSA complaint 11529268
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.2× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 125; 100 is average). The best Nissan Pathfinder year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2023 Nissan Pathfinder problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), fuel or ev drive system (20%) and brakes (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have?
1 safety recall (latest: seats). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder get?
21 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 12% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder cost in fuel a year?
About $2800 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have?
3.5L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Pathfinder year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works