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2023 Nissan Ariya problems

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 35% of complaints. After that come drivetrain & axles (19%) and engine (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
75 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 35% of complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Electrical system 35%
  • Drivetrain & axles 19%
  • Engine 12%
  • Cruise control 7%
  • Fuel system 7%
  • Brakes 4%
  • Forward collision avoidance 4%
  • Steering 3%
  • Backover prevention 1%
  • Lane departure 1%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 91% of model years in our database.

It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

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 alert activated. The contact pulled back into the parking spot with her foot on the accelerator pedal.

Reported at 5,982 miles, May 2025 Crash

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 diagnosed that oil was leaking from the vehicle, causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 60,000 miles, December 2025

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 was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 21,000 miles, September 2026

Other model years of the Ariya

  • 2026
  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023