Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | −22% | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2024 | 8 | — | — | Electrical | Few |
| 2023 | 43 | — | 3 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Ariya year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Ariya problems
Latest Nissan Ariya recalls
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction motor
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.
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.
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Inverter
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Ariya should you avoid?
None of the Nissan Ariya years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Nissan Ariya?
2025 has the fewest complaints compared with other Ariya years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan Ariya problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (32), transmission & drivetrain (16) and engine & cooling (11). Electrical complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Ariya had?
3 recalls across 2023–2025. The model year with the most is 2023. See all Nissan Ariya recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.