There are 2 stored owner reports matching the engine leading-label group for the 2023 Nissan Ariya in our NHTSA-sourced dataset. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
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Open the full vehicle complaint log (all categories)The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. The contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the vehicle, causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later went to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
My car had an 80% charge and I was going 75 MPH on a major highway. for the second time in five months the Ariya inexplicably shut off, went into neutral. I had to navigate three lanes to get off the nearest exit. The car immediately lost all power and decelerated from 75 miles a The car immediately lost all power and decelerated from 75 MPH to 25 before I could get to the nearest exit.This is so unacceptable. I do not feel safe in this car.
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Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.