2013 Nissan Pathfinder
VIN: 5N1AR2MM9DC642588 | 2013 | Nissan North America, Inc. | SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
2013 Nissan Pathfinder — 3.5L, Automatic. Crossover Utility Vehicle [CUV].
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- Type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Body: Crossover Utility Vehicle [CUV]
- Plant: SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
11 Recall Campaigns- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
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Owner Complaints
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Fuel Economy
21 MPG Combined- City: 19 MPG
- Hwy: 25 MPG
- Combined: 21 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Technical Specifications
Vehicle Overview
VIN
5N1AR2MM9DC642588
Model Year
2013
Make
Nissan
Model
Pathfinder
Body Style
Crossover Utility Vehicle [CUV]
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Seats
Not reported by manufacturer
Seat Rows
Not reported by manufacturer
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Engine
3.5L
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Plant Location
SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
Country of Origin
UNITED STATES (USA)
VIN Breakdown
Position 1 — WMI Region
5 → United States
Position 2 — Manufacturer
N → Nissan North America, Inc.
Position 3 — Vehicle Type
1 → MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Positions 4–8 — Descriptor
AR2MM → Pathfinder Not available
Position 9 — Check Digit
9 → ✓ Valid
Position 10 — Model Year
D → 2013
Position 11 — Plant Code
C → SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
Positions 12–17 — Serial
642588 → Production sequence
Engine & Powertrain
Displacement
3.5 L
Displacement CC
3500.0
Displacement CI
213.58310433156
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Combined MPG
21 MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
Hwy MPG
25 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
5-Yr Fuel Cost
$15,250
GHG Score
5/10
CO₂ Emissions
416 g/mi
Barrels/Year
14.17
Safety & Driver Assistance
ABS
Included
ESC
Not reported in manufacturer data
Traction Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Forward Collision Warn
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Departure Warning
Not reported in manufacturer data
Lane Keep System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not reported in manufacturer data
Blind Spot Intervention
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not reported in manufacturer data
Parking Assist
Not reported in manufacturer data
Dynamic Brake Support
Not reported in manufacturer data
Pedestrian AEB
Not reported in manufacturer data
Rear Auto Braking
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto Reverse System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Daytime Running Lights
Not reported in manufacturer data
Adaptive Driving Beam
Not reported in manufacturer data
Keyless Ignition
Not reported in manufacturer data
Auto High Beams
Not reported in manufacturer data
Front Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Airbags
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Airbags
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Knee Airbags
Not reported in manufacturer data
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Pretensioner
Not reported in manufacturer data
Brake System
Not reported in manufacturer data
Steering Location
Not reported in manufacturer data
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Doors
4
Towing & Utility
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Wheels & Tires
TPMS
Standard (Federal Req.)
Manufacturing & Identity
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Manufacturer ID
997
Make ID
478
Model ID
1911
Plant Company
Smyrna Plant
Plant City
SMYRNA
Plant State
TENNESSEE
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Vehicle Descriptor
5N1AR2MM*DC
GVWR
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Recall & Safety Summary
Total Recalls
11
Recall Status
Recall campaigns found
Recall Campaigns
11 recall campaigns identified
VIN repair status unknown — verify open recalls with NHTSA or a Nissan dealer.
ABS
Included
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Estimated Market Value
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Market estimate
$5,200–$8,200
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Safety Ratings
Overall Rating
4 Stars
Front Crash Rating
4 Stars
Side Crash Rating
5 Stars
Rollover Risk
4 Stars
Safety Recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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...
Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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...
Risk: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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...
Risk: The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install an oil hose repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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....
Risk: If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began...
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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...
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk...
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU)...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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...
Risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free...
AIR BAGS
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress...
Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured...
Risk: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan...
SERVICE BRAKES
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking.
Risk: If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing...
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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...
Risk: Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash....
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at...
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Finance & Cost Estimates
🔧 Service & Parts for this 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
$1,900/yr
Estimated Annual Insurance (national avg — varies by driver, location & coverage)
5-Year Cost of Ownership (estimate)
Insurance (5yr)
$9,500
Maintenance (5yr)
$7,500
5-Yr Fuel Cost (EPA)
$15,250
Depreciation (5yr est.)
$3,690
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Maintenance Schedule
Current
Oil & Filter Change
Every 7,500 mi
Nissan recommended interval
Due Now
Air Filter (Engine)
Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Dirty filter reduces fuel economy by up to 10%
Due Now
Cabin Air Filter
Every 15,000–25,000 mi
Affects AC, heat, and air quality
Due Soon
Tire Rotation
Every 5,000–7,500 mi
Extends tire life by 25–40%
Due Soon
Brake Inspection
Every 12 months or 15,000 mi
Brake pads typically last 30,000–70,000 mi depending on driving
Due Now
Spark Plugs
Every 30,000–100,000 mi
Copper plugs every 30k; iridium/platinum every 60–100k
Due Now
Coolant Flush
Every 30,000 mi or 5 years
Old coolant becomes acidic and damages the cooling system
Due Now
Transmission Fluid
Every 30,000–60,000 mi
Neglected fluid leads to expensive transmission repairs
Due Now
Brake Fluid Flush
Every 2 years
Brake fluid absorbs moisture, lowering boiling point
Due Now
Battery Test
Every 3–5 years
12V batteries typically last 3–5 years
Due Now
Drive Belt Inspection
Every 60,000–100,000 mi
Serpentine belt failure leaves you stranded
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Additional Tools & Information
Estimated depreciation for this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder based on vehicle class and age. These are projections from today’s general estimate, not past sale prices. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
Now
$6,700
+1 yr
$5,900
-12%
+2 yr
$5,200
-22%
+3 yr
$4,600
-32%
Estimates based on vehicle class averages. Actual values vary by mileage, condition, and location.
Estimated annual cost to own this vehicle at average U.S. driving conditions.
Insurance
$1,900/yr
26%
Maintenance
$1,500/yr
20%
Fuel/Energy
$3,050/yr
41%
Depreciation
$738/yr
10%
Registration
$250/yr
3%
Estimated Total Annual Cost
$7,438/yr
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
7.2
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Nissan Reliability
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Mar 25, 2014
Oct 20, 2015
Mar 26, 2014
May 31, 2016
Apr 26, 2016
Jan 26, 2015
Jan 3, 2013
Oct 17, 2013
Dec 4, 2013
Jan 20, 2021
Jun 13, 2022
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Front Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Rear Tires
32 PSI (typical)
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Spare Tire
60 PSI (typical)
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Rotation Pattern Guide
FWD: Front to rear straight, rear cross to front
RWD: Rear to front straight, front cross to rear
AWD/4WD: Full X-pattern every 5,000–7,500 mi
Staggered: Side-to-side only if non-directional tires
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
❄ Winter Prep
✓ Check antifreeze concentration (minimum -34°F protection)
✓ Test battery — cold temps reduce capacity 30–60%
✓ Verify tire tread depth (4/32" minimum for snow traction)
✓ Consider winter tires if driving in snow or ice regions
✓ Replace wiper blades and refill washer fluid (-20°F rated)
✓ Test heater, front/rear defroster, and heated seats if equipped
✓ Inspect fuel lines and check for water in fuel system
☀ Summer Prep
✓ Check coolant level and test radiator cap pressure seal
✓ Inspect serpentine belt for cracking or glazing
✓ Test A/C system output and replace cabin air filter if needed
✓ Check tire pressure — heat increases PSI (recheck cold in a.m.)
✓ Inspect brake pads and rotors before summer road trips
✓ Check transmission fluid color and level
✓ Top off all fluids: brake, power steering, coolant, washer
Original Nissan Factory Warranty
Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper
3yr/36k
Has likely ended
Powertrain
5yr/60k
Has likely ended
Corrosion / Rust
5yr/unlimited
Has likely ended
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 5N1AR2MM9DC642588 decode to?
VIN 5N1AR2MM9DC642588 decodes to a 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder, assembled in SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA).
How many recalls does this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder have?
NHTSA shows 11 recall campaigns associated with the 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder. This reflects campaigns issued for this model/year — it does not confirm whether this specific VIN's repairs have already been completed. Contact a NISSAN dealer with this VIN to check.
Is it safe to buy a 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder with recall campaigns on file?
A recall campaign doesn't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but any unresolved recall should be addressed promptly. Contact a NISSAN dealer with this VIN to confirm which specific recalls apply and whether they've already been completed — repairs are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder?
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder is estimated at $5,200–$8,200. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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According to EPA data, the 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder gets approximately 21 MPG combined (19 city / 25 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $3,050.
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