2013 Nissan Pathfinder
2013 Nissan Pathfinder — 3.5L, 4x2, Automatic. Crossover Utility Vehicle [CUV].
Safety & Recall Score: High Risk
This score reflects NHTSA safety data only — recalls, complaints, and crash ratings. It does not include title status, accident history, or odometer records. Verify hidden history with VIN Pro Plus →
Composite rating based on recalls, complaints, crash ratings, and vehicle age.
VIN 5N1AR2MN3DC619753 identifies a sport utility vehicle — the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. This specific unit was assembled at the SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA) facility, one of Nissan's North American production plants. It is equipped with 4x2 and a 3.5L engine.
This vehicle carries an unusually high 11 open NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include electrical system:software, air bags:frontal, power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines. All recalls must be repaired by a Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner. Contact a dealer with this VIN before finalizing any purchase. Verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The EPA rates this vehicle at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 18 highway), which represents below-average for its class fuel economy. Annual fuel cost is estimated at $4400 at national average gas prices. It scores 2/10 on the EPA greenhouse gas scale, emitting 622 g CO₂/mile.
Based on vehicle class, trim, and U.S. market data, this 2013 Nissan Pathfinder falls in an estimated used-market range of $8,700–$12,500. The high recall count may suppress resale value — factor this into price negotiation. Verify actual market value with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds using specific mileage and condition.
Important limitation: This free VIN report does not include odometer/mileage history, accident records, flood or fire damage, number of previous owners, or title/lien status. Get the full history with VIN Pro Plus for $4.99 — scroll down to unlock it. Use this report alongside a full history check, an independent pre-purchase inspection, and a NICB stolen vehicle check for the most complete picture before buying.
VIN Decoded
VIN Verified- Official VIN decode record located
- Type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
- Body: Crossover Utility Vehicle [CUV]
- Plant: SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
11 Open Recalls- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model...
- Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain model year...
Owner Complaints
890 filed with NHTSA- The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact...
- Rear sub frame near radial rod on drivers side...
Fuel Economy
14 MPG Combined- City: 12 MPG
- Hwy: 18 MPG
- Combined: 14 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
Estimated Market Value
Based on vehicle age, class, trim & U.S. market conditions
Based on vehicle class, age, trim, and U.S. market trends. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
✅ Pre-Purchase Checklist
📚 Helpful Vehicle Resources
Vehicle Overview
VIN Breakdown
Engine & Powertrain
Fuel Economy & Environmental Impact
Safety & Driver Assistance
Vehicle Dimensions & Weight
Towing & Utility
Wheels & Tires
Manufacturing & Identity
Recall & Safety Summary
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...
No bulletins found
No technical service bulletin records returned for this vehicle.
This free report does not include accident records, mileage history, or title status. Get a full history from one of these trusted providers:
GoodCar
Full vehicle history at the best price. Unlimited VIN lookups — accidents, title records, odometer, recalls, salvage, flood damage, and more.
- Accident & collision history
- Title status (salvage/flood/junk)
- Odometer records
- Number of owners
- Open recalls
- Theft records
Carfax
The most trusted name in vehicle history. Shows accidents, mileage rollback, flood/fire damage, number of owners, service records, and title problems.
- Accidents & damage
- Mileage history
- Number of owners
- Title & lien status
- Service records
- Flood/fire damage
AutoCheck by Experian
Powered by Experian. Includes AutoCheck Score — a 0–100 rating comparing this vehicle to similar ones.
- AutoCheck Score (0-100)
- Accidents & salvage
- Mileage history
- Auction records
- Title brands
- Odometer rollback
EpicVIN
Comprehensive report with photo history and market value. Covers US and international vehicles.
- Photo history
- Market value comparison
- Accident records
- International vehicles
- Ownership cost data
- Title checks
⛽ Fuel Cost Calculator
🏢 Find Nissan Dealers
Get this VIN's recalls resolved, service appointments, and CPO program details from an authorized Nissan dealer.
Find Nissan Dealers →NICB VINCheck is a free federal database. Run a check to confirm this VIN has no theft, salvage, or insurance total-loss history.
Run Free NICB Check for 5N1AR2MN3DC619753 →Emissions Testing & Lemon Law by State
Select any state to see its current emissions testing requirements and lemon law protections.
🔧 Check Engine Light Code Lookup
Enter a code from your OBD-II scanner, pick from the dropdown, or tap a common code chip below.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact...
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....
Rear sub frame near radial rod on drivers side...
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....
The vehicle is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder experiencing a...
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...
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder....
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 contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact...
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, there was a slight jerking or hesitation before the vehicle accelerated. The...
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) assembly failed completely, rendering...
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) assembly failed completely, rendering the vehicle inoperable. The transmission is currently available for inspection at the independent service center where repairs are being...
transmission started jerking & went out leaving me stranded.
transmission started jerking & went out leaving me stranded.
My car has been having issues with what seems...
My car has been having issues with what seems to be the transmission. This Nissan Pathfinder has CVT, which is continuous variable transmission. Three months ago I had...
This schedule is a general reference based on make, model year, and powertrain. Always follow your owner's manual for exact intervals.
Estimated depreciation for this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder based on vehicle class and age. Verify with KBB or Edmunds for mileage-adjusted value.
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.
National averages. Registration varies by state. Does not include parking, tolls, or loan interest.
Nissan reliability varies. CVT transmissions on some models have drawn complaints; V6 models generally rate better.
Use this checklist to track which recalls have been resolved. All recall repairs are free at authorized dealerships.
Vehicles in a similar class and price range to the 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder:
Automated checks against common VIN fraud indicators. Always verify with a paid history report and independent inspection.
Recommended rotation interval: every 5,000–7,500 miles. Rotate with every other oil change for best results.
Estimate total fuel cost and stops for any road trip in this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder.
Steps to get the best price when selling this 2013 NISSAN Pathfinder:
NHTSA offers free recall alerts by VIN. Sign up to be notified the moment a new recall is issued for this vehicle.
Official government recall notifications. Free, direct from NHTSA. Covers safety recalls, investigations, and bulletins.
Sign Up Free →Free recall tracking through Carfax. Notifies you about new recalls and tracks which ones have been repaired.
Check Free →Get competing insurance quotes for this exact vehicle. Rates vary by 30–60% between carriers for the same driver profile — comparing saves real money.
❤ Support VinForFree
VinForFree offers a free VIN check with no signup required. If this report helped you, consider supporting the site.
3JjL1STPyfyhiQk1E91Xss8FSa5brW8LG3
0x962Efcc84463D599beC4F5F0575D1ebF60c83745
MUZk3ZDrpM4KmQjAZsnd5t12bYKqfhNtx4
addr1vy8zgurtrdxyq4lyz9wzgpguj3eraxl79shu2hgh9r2ux6cdgmjc5
Free VIN Check — No Signup Required
Decode any 17-character VIN instantly. Recalls, specs, fuel economy, crash ratings, and market value.
🔍 Search Another VIN