Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 891 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V420000 Malfunctioning Hood Latch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V020000 Brake Light Switch Relay may Stick NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V380000 Brake Light Switch Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V244000 Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V681000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V033000 Hood Release Cable Assembly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V142000 CVT Oil Cooler Hose may Detach and Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V138000 Air Bag may not Detect Passenger in Seat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V445000 Increased Stopping Distance when using ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V139000 Front Brake Torque Member may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V069000 Occupant Detection System May Disable Pass Air Bag NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 371 complaints
- Air Bags 177 complaints
- Unknown or Other 110 complaints
- Engine 105 complaints
- Structure 83 complaints
- Service Brakes 62 complaints
Of the 891 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 891 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has a below-average reliability due to notable numbers of powertrain and airbag complaints, alongside 11 recalls. The data indicates frequent issues with the CVT transmission, airbags, and other systems, suggesting potential for high ownership costs. However, complaint data focus mainly on a few specific areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVT transmission | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Airbag sensor | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Brake components | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pad replacement
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant system servicing
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Air filter replacement
- Battery tests and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- CVT shuddering or slipping
- Brake warning lights
- Erratic airbag warning light
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Strange engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.