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The 2023 Nissan Ariya is associated with 39 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 8 reports (21% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 87 to 103 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 205–304 miles across 7 certified vehicle configurations.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 39 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (8 / 21%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 0 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 87 MPGe across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
ARIYA VENTURE Plus FWD 87kWh 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 111 MPGe 95 MPGe 103 MPGe 304 mi $750 / yr
ARIYA ENGAGE FWD 63kWh 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 109 MPGe 94 MPGe 101 MPGe 216 mi $750 / yr
ARIYA EVO Plus/EMP Plus/PRM FWD 87kWh 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 105 MPGe 91 MPGe 98 MPGe 289 mi $750 / yr
ARIYA ENGAGE e-4ORCE 63kWh 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 101 MPGe 89 MPGe 95 MPGe 205 mi $800 / yr
ARIYA ENG Plus/EVO Plus e-4ORCE 87kWh 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 97 MPGe 86 MPGe 92 MPGe 272 mi $800 / yr
ARIYA PLAT Plus e-4ORCE 87kWh 19 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 93 MPGe 87 MPGe 90 MPGe 267 mi $850 / yr
ARIYA PLAT Plus e-4ORCE 87kWh 20 100% Electric Electric Motor All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 89 MPGe 84 MPGe 87 MPGe 257 mi $850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Nissan Ariya provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 304 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV 2WD 10.7%
SUV 4WD 9.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Nissan Ariya models.
View complete 2023 Nissan Ariya crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

Summary of 39 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
39
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 8 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 3 complaints
Powertrain 3 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Nissan Ariya problems & component breakdown (22 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V560000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V391000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #23V657000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER

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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2023 Nissan Ariya recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Nissan Ariya

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Nissan Ariya have?

The 2023 Nissan Ariya is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 4 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

NHTSA records list 39 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Nissan Ariya. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 8 filings (21% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2023 Nissan Ariya defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Nissan Ariya earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What is the electric driving range of the 2023 Nissan Ariya?

The all-electric 2023 Nissan Ariya is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 205 to 304 miles per full charge across certified configurations.

Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 103 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.

View EPA range, MPGe and energy cost metrics →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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