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.
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2023-2025 · 3 model years
Nissan Ariya Problems by year
Owners have filed 67 complaints about the Nissan Ariya across 3 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2023 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (49). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Ariya complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Ariya problems
Nissan Ariya recalls 4
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.
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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.
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Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed.
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Latest Ariya complaints
The reduction gear assembly is failing. Makes a whining noise when accelerating. This is now known to brick the car and can immediately cause loss of power and control which can be dangerous and may cause death. Problem was confirmed to be the reduction gear assembly by nissan dealership. No warning sign other than that whining sound was present.
On Nov 8, 2026, while backing slowly out of a parking lot, I heard a strange noise and lost steering. The front-left inner tie rod had broken. I hit nothing. No crash, no injuries. The metal rod remained entirely straight, ths indicates that the failure was not caused by an impact, but rather a mechanical or assembly defect - specifically, a failure of steering system and the tie rod cponent to maintain proper torque tension and the load bearing allowing this happened under normal driving vibrations. Because the...
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steering component separated while the vehicle was in motion, the wheel flopped completely sideways. Ripping of the underbody plastic splash shields and structural shearing of the steering rack tube occurred as a direct secondary consequence of having to clear the vehicle 40 feet out of the driving lane to safely load it onto a flatbed tow truck. A sudden steering separation of a primary control component like a tie rod during normal operation constitutes a catastrophic safety hazard that could cause a severe collision or injury at higher speeds.
The car will not start nor move. The warning states "EV system off." The battery is still charged to 31%. No warning appeared prior to the car not starting.
On August 21, 2026, while driving my electric vehicle (capable of 0-60 mph in 6 seconds) along my daily route at the speed limit, I experienced a sudden and unprovoked loss of vehicle control. After going through a car wash and traveling up a hill, the vehicle unexepectedly accelerated out of my control. Despite pumping the brakes several times, the vehicle would not stop or slow down, ultimately slamming into the rear of another vehicle without warning. Traffic ahead was noticed suddenly, but the vehicle's...
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behavior left me completely helpless and terrified. Due to safety concerns, I refuse to drive this vehicle ever again, as it poses a severe risk to myself and the public. Despite my efforts, speaking to the dealership has led to no resolution. Although the body shop and manufacturer inspected the components and my insurance covered over $21,000 in repairs, no explanation has been provided for why this malfunction occurred. The vehicle is currently in the possession of the dealership, and I strongly believe the accident was caused by a mechanical or software error.
We drove about 20 miles this past Saturday and parked the car. It was the 3rd time we had stopped and parked. We went into a house to potentially purchase and when returned we started the car and put it in reverse and it would not move. The screen read low power mode and would not move. The front passenger side wheel was turned to the far right and tilted. When putting it drive the wheel would straighten , but when putting in reverse it would do the same thing. Car was towed to the Nissan dealer and told the tie rod was broken.
The 12V battery failed and it smelled like rotten eggs releasing toxic fumes. I've been researching this is a common issue on the nissan ariya 2023.
Questions about the Nissan Ariya
Which Nissan Ariya years have the most problems?
What are the most common Nissan Ariya problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (37), transmission & drivetrain (17), engine & cooling (12) most often.
How many recalls does the Nissan Ariya have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Nissan Ariya model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data