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Nissan Pathfinder 4WD
Nissan · Cars · 2023
Nissan Pathfinder 4WD (2023)
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⚠ 31 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size3.5L
Transmission9 speed automatic
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG23 MPG
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Price$35,500$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity3.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
Transmission9 speed automaticAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD is a safe and capable small SUV designed for adventure. With its robust 3.5L V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission, it delivers a strong 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque, ensuring you have the power you need for any journey.

Pros
  • Safety status: safe
  • No recalls on record
  • Good highway MPG
  • Spacious SUV body type
Cons
  • 31 complaints on record
  • Average city MPG
Complaints31 total
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
high
On July 20, 2026, my 2023 Nissan Pathfinder failed to accelerate after stopping at a red light. The engine did not rev, and the vehicle barely moved despite accelerator input. After 40 seconds the car start moving normally. I got the car towed to the dealership. The dealer could not reproduce the condition and reprogrammed the ECM under TSB NTB25-012. They mentioned they performed a software update and they said the issue should not returned. On July 22, 2026, the same failure occurred again at a red light. The vehicle had almost no acceleration for approximately 30–40 seconds, then suddenly accelerated and nearly struck the vehicle ahead. No collision or injury occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and is considered unsafe to drive.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 SERVICE BRAKES
low
PREMATURE WEAR ON REAR BRAKES
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 ENGINE
low
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.
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
medium
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)
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
NISSAN PATHFINDER 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
My vehicle has the idle stop feature. When at a red light, the vehicle shut off and went into idle mode. However, when the light turned green, and I removed my foot from the brake and pressed the gas, nothing happened. The vehicle had shut off entirely and when I turned it back on, it was in neutral. I had to put the vehicle in drive. I had 2 children in the car with me and it was very nerve racking to have a plethora of vehicles stuck behind me honking their horns because I was not moving for a green light. Now mind you, the speed limit on this road is 45 mph. If traffic was flowing, we could of been rear ended. I think we got really lucky on this day. I purchased this vehicle 8 days ago. I researched this issue and it is a common issue, however, there is no recall for it. https://www.reddit.com/r/nissanpathfinder/comments/14ov95d/2023_pathfinder_auto_start_issue_shifts_to/
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe18 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 26 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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