2023 Nissan ARIYA

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 22 of 36 complaints (61%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category202320242025vs. 2023 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)750–850750–850750–850
Combined MPGe87–10387–10387–101
City / Highway MPGe89–111 / 84–9589–111 / 84–9589–109 / 84–94
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)000Every vehicle in this comparison has the identical figure, so there's nothing to show a position within.
Complaints filed3677Not compared
Recalls issued300Not compared
Crash-involved complaints100Not compared
Fire-involved complaints000Not compared
Injuries reported000Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared774

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan ARIYA have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Nissan ARIYA?

Electrical: 22 of 36 NHTSA complaints (61%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan ARIYA get?

EPA rates it 87–103 MPGe combined across 7 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Nissan ARIYA?

EPA estimates $750–$850 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (7)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons109 MPGe94 MPGe101 MPGe$750 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons105 MPGe91 MPGe98 MPGe$750 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (A1)Front-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons111 MPGe (high)95 MPGe (high)103 MPGe (high)$750 (low)0 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons97 MPGe86 MPGe92 MPGe$8000 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons101 MPGe89 MPGe95 MPGe$8000 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons93 MPGe87 MPGe90 MPGe$850 (high)0 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic (A1)All-Wheel DriveElectricitySmall Station Wagons89 MPGe (low)84 MPGe (low)87 MPGe (low)$850 (high)0 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine90000
Transmission & Drivetrain91000
Fuel System40000
Electrical220000
Brakes30000
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints00000
Driver Assistance & Speed Control71000
Body, Seats & Latches00000
Visibility & Lighting10000
Other30000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER · Campaign 24V560000 · Jul 26, 2024

    Defect: 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.

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

    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. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR · Campaign 24V391000 · Jun 3, 2024

    Defect: 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.

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

    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.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER · Campaign 23V657000 · Sep 29, 2023

    Defect: 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.

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

    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.