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2013 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 890 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

11recalls
890complaints
16crashes reported
1fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train356 · 40%
  • Air Bags144 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other110 · 12%
  • Engine105 · 12%
  • Structure83 · 9%
  • Service Brakes62 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control47 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper46 · 5%
  • Electrical System36 · 4%
  • Suspension29 · 3%

What owners report

Latches/Locks/Linkages

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. no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the contact was advised

Steering,Suspension,Service Brakes

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.

Power Train

The vehicle is a 2013 nissan pathfinder experiencing a major transmission/cvt failure that creates serious safety concerns. only 69 days after purchase, the transmission began failing and the vehicle became unsafe and unreliable to operate. the vehicle experiences severe transmission-related drivability problems, including hesitation, loss of proper acceleration, delayed response when attempting to move, jerking/shi

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2013 nissan pathfinder. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of the purchase, the mileage was 93,653. it was later discovered that the mileage was approximately 209,000. the contact reported the fraud to the secretary of state and had since found other vehicles to have been included in an odometer fraud ring.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2013 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Pathfinder. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.