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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System Problems

10 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2026Oct 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Jan 2026

Your fuel pump has failed three times in less than a year, causing your engine to stall without warning while driving in traffic—including on the highway. When the fuel pump fails, your driver's seat also moves backward away from the steering wheel and pedals, which could cause you to lose control of the car. Additionally, your infotainment system has failed twice, which disables your backup and side-view cameras, making it harder to see when backing up or changing lanes. The dealership has confirmed these issues and replaced the fuel pump three times and the infotainment system twice, but the problems keep happening unpredictably. A complete fuel pump replacement and infotainment system diagnostic or replacement will likely be needed to address these recurring failures.

NHTSA #: 11712591
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

The vehicle shifted itself to neutral when stopping at a red light. I had to shift the car back to drive. When I tried to pull off from the red light, the car nearly shut off. Just researching other similar incidents, the problem is related to the start/stop function.

NHTSA #: 11667281
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

Vehicle engine stalled when approaching an ATM, blocking the lane. After 15 minutes the vehicle was able to start, but stalled again at an intersection. It was towed to a Nissan service center.

NHTSA #: 11661613
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while the vehicle was being State Inspected, the contact was informed that the vehicle had failed the inspection. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found. The dealer tested the vehicle, and the vehicle failed the State Inspection a second time. No cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the paperwork showed DTC: P1145 (Failure with the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,900.

NHTSA #: 11653912
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2024

Jerking and most of the times lag on first and second gear most mornings..

NHTSA #: 11619436
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2023

Last July I felt jerking after accelerating on highway and decided to go in for service and found fuel injectors were the issues which these were replaced. Then again after 3 months now feeling jerking again and shaking after accelerating. There is no warning light appearing as I feel it. After reviewing with others 2023 pathfinders, afraid my vehicle may stall and not be repaired. I’m still on payment for this new vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11544836
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

Vehicle stalled and the engine quit twice trying to enter the highway. The vehicle restarted but went into limp mode and would not accelerate at all, just ran with extremely rough idle. I waited several minutes and finally the vehicle restarted and would finally move. This could have been a serious life threatening event if the vehicle quit while pulling into highway traffic. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and I haven’t driven the vehicle anywhere but to my house. I understand from the internet that this is indeed a serious problem for some 2022-2023 Nissan Pathfinders I feel there needs to be a recall to repair this very dangerous problem. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA #: 11541860
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2023

Just bought 2023 Pathfinder Platinum edition and drove it once. First time driving on the highway at 70 mph on cruise control, the engine stopped and a message came across the dash saying " Your engine has stalled. Please pull over to a safe area". This caused me to put my family's safety in jeopardy because we had to wait for 3 hrs for a tow in 100 plus degree heat in the desert with nothing to keep us cool except warm water. After getting it towed back to the dealer I bought it from ( Hi-Valley Nissan in Victorville, CA), the service department told me that the fuel pump went bad. Looking online, it's becoming more frequent with Pathfinders as of late and was told the same thing by some of the people at the dealer. It has been in the shop for diagnostics and awaiting parts for coming on 30 days. It is almost going to be a CA Lemon law issue. Now it is waiting on a gasket which more than one person at the dealer said that they might have to take from another vehicle to get the vehicle done. To me, bought a BRAND NEW 2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER PLATINUM; not a 2023 NISSAN PATHFINDER PLATINUM WITH USED PARTS. As far as I know, gaskets shouldn't be reused if at all possible. Nissan needs to get this problem fixed and fast.

NHTSA #: 11538536
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

I want process fuel efficient. 16.2 mpg.. specifications..24 mpg. To 27mpg.. i request to claim to nissan. I don't have answer ..

NHTSA #: 11530260
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2023

Failed fuel pump system.

NHTSA #: 11529454

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