2013 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,205
- 192 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 368 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 26 reported crashes · 30 injuries · 1 fire
What owners report fails — 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
- POWER TRAIN 368
- AIR BAGS 176
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 110
- ENGINE 105
- SERVICE BRAKES 61
11 recalls on record for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 22V420000 · 2025 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a cra
- NHTSA 21V020000 · 2021 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down
- NHTSA 16V244000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased r
- NHTSA 16V380000 · 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the b
- NHTSA 15V681000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
NHTSA has 1,205 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (368 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (368), air bags (176), unknown or other (110), engine (105). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.