2023 Nissan Ariya

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2023 Nissan Ariya
RENDERED 2026-11-01T06:05:41.947Z

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
45
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

60% of complaints

Complaints per year

2023: 45 complaints 2023 45 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 7 complaints 2025
2023: 45 complaints 2023 45 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 7 complaints 2025
2023: 45 complaints 2023 45 2024: 7 complaints 2024 2025: 7 complaints 2025

2023: 45 complaints

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YearComplaints
202345
20247
20257

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

60% · 27 reports
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A 2023 Nissan Ariya developed a grinding/noise condition. An initial dealership repair did not correct it. The vehicle was promptly returned.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29

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 “65”.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-22

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Power train

24% · 11 reports
CRASH

Engine

20% · 9 reports
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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, 2023-06-14

Vehicle speed control

13% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Ariya Engage. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 2 MPH in a parking lot, as he depressed the brake pedal and was about to shift the vehicle to park (P), the vehicle inadvertently accelerated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-14

Also filed under Air bags and forward collision avoidance

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2023-03-23Steering23V131000 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.

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    2023-10-20Electrical system23V657000 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.

  3. R
    2024-07-26Electrical system24V391000 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.

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    2024-09-12Electrical system24V560000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Nissan Ariya — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V131000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V657000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V391000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V560000 · Electrical system

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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.