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All cars · Nissan Pathfinder · 2023

2023 Nissan Pathfinder. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index125100 = average car
Complaints106NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold71,710U.S. model year
Per 100K sold148complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S9)FWD20 / 27 / 23Regular$2,700
3.5L 6-cylAuto (S9)4WD20 / 23 / 21Premium$3,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 9,000 and 26,500 miles. Median 15,800, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical23%
Fuel or ev drive system20%
Brakes19%
Engine14%
Transmission & drivetrain12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
10640102

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 23V268000 Apr 2023 Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

Manufacturer communications 87

Nissan filed 87 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 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…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2020442148,579Engine
20229611799,186Brakes
202312510671,710Electrical
20241248680,915Brakes
20258854101,598Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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