2013 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 891 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Power Train (371), Air Bags (177), Unknown Or Other (110).
Key takeaways
- 891 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 371 | 42% |
| Air Bags | 177 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 110 | 12% |
| Engine | 105 | 12% |
| Structure | 83 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 67 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 50 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 46 | 5% |
| Suspension | 29 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,power Train,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered significantly while idling, and the failure persisted while accelerating from a complete stop and while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure per...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-07-10
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the recall repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unlatched and opened independently. N...
Steering,suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-06-22
Rear sub frame near radial rod on drivers side of vehicle has corroded through without warning. Vehicle is unstable during breaking menuvers and pitches towards on coming traffic. Sudden loss of control or collision could occur without notice during breaking.
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More for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.