Last updated: 2026-10-10

Nissan Ariya

Nissan Ariya Years to Avoid

4 scored model years (2023–2026) · model average 85/100

Skip the 2023 model year. Owners report sudden loss of drive power, sometimes at highway speed, and federal recall records list four recalls for that year. The 2024 is the year to buy, with far fewer complaints and no recalls.

Verdict

Avoid
2023 76/100
Buy
2024 88/100
Model average
85/100
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Nissan Ariya Years to Avoid

These model years score significantly below the Nissan Ariya average of 85/100.

#YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaintsTop Issue
1202376/100Good439Electrical System (19)

Why These Years Should Be Avoided

76
GoodReliability score: 76 out of 100, rated Good

2023 Nissan Ariya

Complaints center on the electrical system, where the charge reading drops to 0%, a "Service EV System" warning appears, and the car slows or shuts down. Power train reports add limp mode, a shifter that refuses reverse, and one crash during parking. Federal records list four recalls for this year.

4 recalls39 complaintsEst. repair:

Top issues: Electrical System (19), Power Train (9), Unknown Or Other (2), Service Brakes (2), Engine (2), Steering (2)

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What Are Common Nissan Ariya Problems?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

26 complaints

Most reported in 2023, 2025, 2024

2023: Sudden loss of drive power is the main pattern.

POWER TRAIN

9 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Power loss on the road dominates here too.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Brake failures show up in two forms.

ENGINE

2 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Sudden shutdown at speed is the main report.

STEERING

2 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Driver-assist and control faults drive these reports.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

Most reported in 2023

2023: Fire risk from the 12-volt battery or electrical system is the serious report here.

Best Nissan Ariya Year to Buy Instead

88
ExcellentReliability score: 88 out of 100, rated Excellent

2024 Nissan Ariya

The 2024 has just 6 owner complaints and no recalls, against 39 complaints and four recalls for the 2023. Its electrical reports are low-mileage starting failures and a 12-volt battery that will not hold a charge. The 2025 and 2026 are newer and have had less time to collect complaints, so they are not proven.

Score: 88/100 (Excellent)0 recalls6 complaints
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VIN History Report

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Even the 2024 Nissan Ariya has 0 recalls on file. A VIN check confirms the recall work on the exact car and shows its accident, title, and service history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Nissan Ariya years should I avoid?
Avoid the 2023. Site analysis puts it well below the model's own average. It has 39 owner complaints, mostly electrical and power train, and four recalls in federal records. The 2024 is the year to buy instead.
Which Nissan Ariya years have transmission problems?
The 2023 is the only year with power train complaints in this data. They include a shifter refusing reverse until a restart, the car creeping backward in drive, and one transmission failure at about 77,000 miles. Later years show no power train complaints.
Is the 2024 Nissan Ariya a good used buy?
Yes, it is the site's pick. It has 6 owner complaints and no recalls. Two complaints involve the electrical system: a failure at the start of a trip and a 12-volt battery that will not hold a charge. Both happened on low-mileage cars.
Should I buy a 2025 or 2026 Nissan Ariya instead?
Be cautious. The 2025 has 7 complaints and no recalls, and the 2026 has none, but both have had little time on the road. Few complaints mostly reflects age, not proof of reliability. The 2024 has the longer record.
Did the 2023 Nissan Ariya have recalls?
Yes, federal recall records list four recalls for the 2023. The 2024, 2025, and 2026 model years have none listed. Check any specific 2023 car's VIN to see whether recall work was completed before you buy.

How we score every Nissan Ariya model year

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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