2023 Nissan Ariya
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
60% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.
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Car abruptly changed from mph to kmh. All safety aspects stay in mph, including speed limit and alert. So while on highway going 65mph, suddenly speed said 116kmh. But speed alerts were still saying â65â.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230622
23% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH23% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.
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My car had an 80% charge and I was going 75 MPH on a major highway. for the second time in five months the Ariya inexplicably shut off, went into neutral. I had to navigate three lanes to get off the nearest exit.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230614
13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Car abruptly changed from mph to kmh. All safety aspects stay in mph, including speed limit and alert. So while on highway going 65mph, suddenly speed said 116kmh. But speed alerts were still saying â65â.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230622
10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed.
Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge.
Campaign 23V131000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 23V657000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 24V391000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 24V560000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Nissan Ariya — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V131000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V657000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V391000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V560000 (electrical system) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Nissan Ariya reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Ariya?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Ariya have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.