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2023 Nissan Pathfinder

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

Your vehicle at a glance

Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
107
Received Oct 2022 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
2
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Front brake rotors warp and wear early16 complaints · 15% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Engine suddenly shuts off while driving13 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Rearview backup camera fails or goes black9 complaints · 8.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #23V268000Nissan 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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 person injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

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Showing all 10 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

2 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder
9
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MonthComplaints
October 20221
November 20221
December 20220
January 20230
February 20231
March 20231
April 20230
May 20230
June 20234
July 20232
August 20239
September 20236
October 20233
November 20230
December 20233
January 20243
February 20244
March 20244
April 20242
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August 20241
September 20241
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December 20241
January 20250
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March 20252
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June 20251
July 20252
August 20251
September 20255
October 20252
November 20255
December 20254
January 20262
February 20261
March 20264
April 20262
May 20261
June 20263
July 20264
August 20263
September 20261
October 20263
Total107

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Front brake rotors warp and wear early1615%87.5×
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving1312%3.5×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black98.4%5×BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.5%
Unintended acceleration despite braking54.7%2.7×
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls54.7%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract43.7%–
Water leaks into cabin during rain43.7%9.1×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.5%
Glass shatters or cracks without impact32.8%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips32.8%–
Gear shifter fails to register Park32.8%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #23V268000April 13, 202312,400 vehicles affected

    seats: critical fasteners

    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.

    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.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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