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2023 Nissan Pathfinder

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Combined Economy
21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD, 4WD
Transmission
9-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI)
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears9
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: FWD, 4WD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
City20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

  • 23V268000: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    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 from the rear inboard seat bracket.

    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 mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer…

    Reported April 13, 2023. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 3, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 3, 2026

Data verified: November 3, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder have?

3.5L 6-cylinder (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

Combined fuel economy is 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: FWD, 4WD.

Are there recalls for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.