Worst 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
AIR BAGS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 366 | 1 | — | 26,104 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 176 | 6 | — | 23,267 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 110 | — | — | 62,354 mi | |
| ENGINE | 105 | 2 | 1 | 36,262 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 61 | 10 | — | 35,239 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 61 | — | — | 51,576 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | — | — | 32,990 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 47 | 1 | — | 28,080 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 46 | 1 | — | 48,234 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 27 | — | — | 72,738 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 27,009 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | — | — | 6,491 mi | |
| SEATS | 12 | — | — | 1,937 mi | |
| STEERING | 12 | — | — | 30,140 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 10 | 3 | — | 35,310 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9 | 1 | — | 63,116 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | 1 | — | 6,831 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 8 | — | — | 58,600 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | 46,815 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 16,496 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 5 | — | — | 26,085 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 84,973 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 37,611 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 | — | — | 125,673 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | 44,833 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 44,949 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 78,062 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 81,215 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,523,558 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through October 3, 2012, and equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). In the affected vehicles, the internal oil cooler (ITOC) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
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