2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 1
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.
Fix: 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 PC…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings
Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Frontal crash test
Side barrier test
Side pole testSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2023 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 87
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 87.
AEB WARNING WITH ONE OR MORE CURRENT DTCS STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT 2, AND/OR THE LASER/RADAR CONTROL UNIT IF YOU CONFIRM The front radar is inoperative, the AEB warning is displayed, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored as CURRENT: · U2752-8…
Bulletin NTB26-027 · Service Brakes · Apr 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.
Bulletin NTB26-006A · Fuel/propulsion System · Apr 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…
Bulletin ITB09-063C · Structure · Apr 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…
Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…
Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC P0456 is stored as “Active”, “Past”, or “Pending” in the ECM.…
Bulletin NTB26-006 · Fuel/propulsion System · Feb 2026STEERING WHEEL SWITCH BUTTONS INOPERATIVE, STICKING, OR NOT CLICKING WHEN PRESSED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that any of the steering wheel switch buttons are inoperative, sticking, or not clicking when pressed. ACTION Follow the SERVICE PROCEDURE to:…
Bulletin NTB25-030A · Electrical System · Oct 2025EXCESS DUST ENTERING CABIN WHILE DRIVING ON DIRT ROADS IF YOU CONFIRM That while driving on dirt roads with all doors and windows closed, that there is excessive dust intrusion into the vehicle’s cabin that is settling on the inside of the doors. ACTION Refer…
Bulletin NTB25-029 · Structure · May 2025DRIVABILITY CONCERNS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND ON INCLINES IF YOU CONFIRM A lugging / shutter / judder at highway speeds, especially on slight inclines, ACTION Reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM).
Bulletin NTB25-012 · Engine · Feb 2025AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer sta…
Bulletin NTB19-042F · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PATHFINDER FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could break in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat frame that breaks in a crash could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the…
Transport Canada #2023223 · Apr 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder is a range of sport utility vehicles manufactured by Nissan since 1985. Until the third-generation model, the Pathfinder is based on Nissan's compact pickup truck platform which it shares with the Navara/Frontier.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.