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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 888 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Nissan Pathfinder

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
888
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
16
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (11)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V138000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V681000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V142000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V380000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V244000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V033000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V069000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V445000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V139000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V020000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Based on 888 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
360
Air Bags
144
Unknown Or Other
91
Structure
63
Electrical System
36
Service Brakes
35
Engine
33
Visibility/wiper
30
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Nissan Pathfinder — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 40 complaints 2011 45 complaints 2012 23 complaints 2013 888 complaints 2014 567 complaints 2015 318 complaints 2016 105 complaints 2017 183 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has 11 recalls and 888 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have?
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has 11 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder are: Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder safe to buy?
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Pathfinder should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Pathfinder are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.