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2023 Nissan Pathfinder

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Pathfinder.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, a vehicle that uses a 0W‑20‑rated engine requiring 5.13 qt of oil and is paired with an Automatic (S9) transmission, achieves EPA‑rated 20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg. Its latest reliability summary records 99 total owner complaints, a figure that is far below the 1,050 complaints recorded in 2005 yet close to the 7 complaints seen most recently in 2026. Accordingly, the 2023 model year sits near the lower end of the Pathfinder’s complaint history, indicating a strong reliability trajectory relative to earlier generations.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.13 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size255/55R20 107HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165466TA0A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288906SA0B alt 288906SA1B
Serpentine belt117206TA0A
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 212009HP0A
Cabin air filter272776RC0B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length196.9 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height70.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Curb weight4478 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Pathfinder of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.7–6.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2023 Rock Creek Edition
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Rock Creek Edition 3.5L V66.70 sec15.20 sec295 hpAWD
2023Rock Creek Edition 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec295 hpAWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V66.60 sec15.20 sec284 hpAWD
2022SL 3.5L V66.70 sec15.30 sec284 hpFWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V67.00 sec15.40 sec284 hpAWD
2022Platinum 3.5L V67.10 sec15.50 sec284 hpFWD
2022SL 3.5L V67.70 sec15.90 sec284 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.13 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Coolant Capacity3.13 Gallons
Engine Oil0W-20 · Synthetic
Engine Oil Capacity5.13 qt
Windshield Washer Fluid Capacity1.13 Gallons oz

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 90,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder represents a significant improvement over its launch-year predecessor, with federal complaints dropping to 99 from 133 in 2022 and recalls falling sharply from 5 to 1, while subsequent 2024-2026 models show continued declines to 69, 42, and 7 complaints respectively. As the second year of its generation, 2023 sits favorably on the reliability arc—past the initial 2022 redesign spike but before the higher-mileage wear patterns that typically emerge later in a vehicle's lifecycle. The data identifies "Unknown Or Other" (17 reports) and "Service Brakes" (14 reports) as the top complaint categories, accompanied by 4 crash-related complaints and zero fire incidents, though the federal record does not specify root causes for these events. With investigations at zero and technical service bulletins down to 87 from 143 in 2022, the 2023 model offers a sweet spot of resolved early-production issues without the debut-year volatility, making it a sound choice for a used three-row SUV purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
87
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
99
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 99 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other17
Service Brakes14
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Electrical System7
Power Train5
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System3
Visibility/Wiper3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V268000Seats:Critical FastenersReported 13/04/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 87 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB26-0272026-04-30Service BrakesAEB WARNING WITH ONE OR MORE CURRENT DTCS STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT 2, AND/OR THE…
NTB26-006A2026-04-30Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin…
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Pathfinder take?

5.13 qt of Genuine NISSAN Motor Oil 0W-20 SP or Equivalent. If not available Synthetic 0W-20 GF-6 SP may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Pathfinder have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Pathfinder get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.