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2023 Nissan Ariya Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Ariya, most often about the electrical (58% of complaints). It is the most complained-about Ariya model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.

Complaints43
Recalls3
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0

Most common 2023 Nissan Ariya problems

  1. Electrical

    25 complaints · 58%

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond and lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 21,000 miles
  2. Transmission

    14 complaints · 33%

    The contact owned a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that, while pulling out of an end parking space, the driver made a third-point turn. While reversing, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The corner of the vehicle hit a pillar. The driver looked into the camera. There were no objects in the camera view. There was no…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 5,982 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud thud coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to inspect the vehicle, the vehicle restarted while in park, and unexpectedly rolled away.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 77,000 miles
  3. Engine

    9 complaints · 21%

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. The contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 60,000 miles
  4. Speed control

    5 complaints · 12%

    The contact owned a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that, while pulling out of an end parking space, the driver made a third-point turn. While reversing, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The corner of the vehicle hit a pillar. The driver looked into the camera. There were no objects in the camera view. There was no…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 5,982 miles
  5. Fuel system

    5 complaints · 12%

  6. Driver assistance

    4 complaints · 9%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, assist.

  7. Other or unspecified

    4 complaints · 9%

  8. Brakes

    3 complaints · 7%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2023 Nissan Ariya recalls

  1. Electrical: inverter

    NHTSA 24V560000 · July 25, 2024 · 1,188 vehicles

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 12, 2024. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r24a8.

    Full defect summary

    Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2023 ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.

  2. Electrical: traction motor

    NHTSA 24V391000 · June 3, 2024 · 84 vehicles

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 26, 2024. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r24a3.

    Full defect summary

    Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2023 ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.

  3. Electrical: inverter

    NHTSA 23V657000 · September 28, 2023 · 9,813 vehicles

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 20, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r23c6.

    Full defect summary

    Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2023 ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2023 Nissan Ariya

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Ariya?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (25 complaints); transmission (14 complaints); engine (9 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Ariya have?
3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 25, 2024 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2023 a bad year for the Nissan Ariya?
It is the most complained-about Ariya model year since 2000, with 43 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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