Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2023 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder at 21–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 107 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

21–23

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, newest first.

Seats: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 23V268000 Reported Apr 13, 2023
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC966, PC967)
Units affected
12,400 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Pathfinder 2WD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular20/27/23 mpg$2,900390
Pathfinder 4WD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular21/27/23 mpg$2,900379
Pathfinder 4WD Rock Creek3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speed4-Wheel DrivePremium20/23/21 mpg$3,900418
Pathfinder 4WD SL/Platinum3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speed4-Wheel DriveRegular20/25/22 mpg$3,050396

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars15.5%Standard
2023 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWDNot rated4 stars5 starsNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder owner complaints

Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Nissan Pathfinder complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other30
Electrical system24
Fuel/propulsion system21
Service brakes21
Engine15
Power train13
Visibility/wiper6
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings4
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking3
Back over prevention: Warnings3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Pathfinder model years

Nissan Pathfinder by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Pathfinder21–23 mpg0155/5
2025 Pathfinder21–23 mpg1565/5
2024 Pathfinder21–23 mpg2865/5
2022 Pathfinder22–23 mpg51365/5
2020 Pathfinder21–23 mpg0485/5
2019 Pathfinder21–23 mpg2765/5
2018 Pathfinder21–23 mpg3785/5
2017 Pathfinder21–23 mpg21885/5
2016 Pathfinder21–23 mpg21075/5
2015 Pathfinder21–26 mpg63215/5

All Nissan Pathfinder years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Nissan models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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