CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 has a growing number of transmission complaints at low mileage. The issue is part of a class-action lawsuit that says the transmissions shake violently during acceleration between 15mph and 30mph.

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,680 miles

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder body / paint problems

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #58

Aug 252023

Pathfinder

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear Subframe/under body completely rusted out at cracked. My daughter and I drive a lot for her health condition to appointments. The Nissan Dealership said this could have been catastrophic driving down the freeway had it broke apart while driving. It completely fell apart in the mechanics hand after they removed it and were showing me what actually happened and what I was driving around on. Nissan dealership quoted me $11,000 for the part and labor. I had it fixed through an authorized mechanic for $5,000 Because it was wearing and I didn't notice because there were no signs or messages, it rubbed my tires almost bald to where the wires were showing. I had to replace those as well. I wash my car regularly and get 2 detail cleans a year, my car has been well maintained since I bought it. I asked the mechanic how this could have happened and the the Nissan mechanic stated that "this happened due to the fact that Nissan didn't powdercoat certain years of the pathfinder and that's why it rusted out. He said that had it been powder coated this wouldn't have happened."

- Cumberland, WI, USA

problem #57

Nov 152024

Pathfinder

  • miles
When getting a new set of tires found out that drivers side rear subframe assembly rusted away where the control arm attaches after looking at a Nissan fourn there are many with the same problem worried that due to this might be a issue for me and my children traveling to he roads

- Newport, KY, USA

problem #56

Sep 152023

Pathfinder

  • miles
After being notified of NHTSA recall campaign 22V-420 by Nissan North America, Inc. we had the required service repairs performed by a qualified Nissan dealership near us, however Nissan has been unable to clear the open recall notice from their Nissan tracking system, so we continue to receive periodic open recall notices from Nissan for this same issue. The NHTSA website recall system correctly shows no open recalls for our vehicle. Several phone calls placed to the Nissan North America Consumer Affairs Department requesting they fix their recall system notification information has only resulted in being transferred between representatives, and then having Nissan drop the calls during those transfers.

- Leesburg, VA, USA

problem #55

Sep 132024

Pathfinder

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Took my 2013 Pathfinder to Steve Shannon Tires and auto center to fix (what I thought was the issue) a wheel bearing. They called me later in the day informing me they could not replace the wheel bearing because my rear sub frame is rotted.

- Muncy, PA, USA

problem #54

Jul 012024

Pathfinder

  • miles
Rear subframe rotted out. Car is garage kept.

- Drexel Hill, PA, USA

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problem #53

Feb 052024

Pathfinder

  • miles
Front subframe rusted through. This is a similar issue across a wide range of Nissan Pathfinders. This is a major safety issue.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #52

Jan 182024

Pathfinder

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle was pulling to the right when driving or breaking. Brought to the mechanic and he discovered that the rear passenger side subframe is totally rotted. Appears to be a common problem with Nissan from my understanding now. He suggested I just trade it in. I don't have that luxury so will attempt to have it repaired. I have looked for a recall and so not see one but I do see numerous complaints regarding this issue on various Nissan boards. Some have said they registered a complaint as well. Since this appears to be a common Nissan problem, their corporation should be responsible for the repair. I'm told not to drive unless necessary.

- Port Monmouth, NJ, USA

problem #51

Aug 232023

Pathfinder

  • miles
The Subframe has rusted out and it-??s causing my arm to move. It appears this is a common issue with Nissan vehicles in general. My mechanic stated that it should not have rusted out like that.

- Grafton, WV, USA

problem #50

Aug 142023

Pathfinder

  • miles
Subframe completely rusted through and has broken in the back portion of the car.

- Branchburg, NJ, USA

problem #49

Aug 092023

Pathfinder

  • miles
The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder that we own just had the subframe rust and collapse. The car only has 120,000 miles. This is not even close to the expectancy of how long a subframe should last.

- Pocono Summit , PA, USA

problem #48

Jul 262023

Pathfinder

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Subframe completely rusted through and has broken in the back portion of the car. This risks catastrophic failure at highway speeds where the loose subframe can cause rear wheels to move outside of safe bounds. No warnings are given on the car and it is so hidden underneath that a normal inspection can miss it. Now car has dramatic clanging noise every bump and risks failure every time we drive.

- Woodstock , GA, USA

problem #47

Feb 262023

Pathfinder

  • miles
Major subframe damage in similar places on both sides of car causing car to be unsafe

- Guilford, CT, USA

problem #46

Dec 142022

Pathfinder

  • 100,850 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the rear sub frame was completely rusted through. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and the subframe was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,850.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

problem #45

Mar 072022

Pathfinder

  • miles
on 3 separate occasions 3 separate door handles have failed to work from the inside of the vehicle. We had to replace the front passenger side door handle twice and the rear left side once and now the rear right side door handle has stopped working. No warnings whatsoever ever they just stop latching and we are unable to exit the vehicle which is very unsafe. We took it to the Nissan Dealership in Carson City Nevada where we paid to get it replaced on 03/07/2022.

- Carson City, NV, USA

problem #44

Aug 172021

Pathfinder

  • miles
Inside passengers front door handle broke making it impossible to open the passengers front door from inside the vehicle

- Bennington, NE, USA

problem #43

Aug 012020

Pathfinder

  • miles
Lai T on my hood is peeling off and im getti G no help from nkssan. I was told by a body shop to take it in because I didn't have it lo G and its a Nissan issue. I tried to use touch up paint but its still peeling along the feont of the hood I have attached pictures as well.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #42

Sep 072020

Pathfinder

  • 145,000 miles
This happened to me yesterday 09/07/2020 on my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. I was driving about 45 miles an hour on a rural empty road when the sunroof made a pop sound and exploded. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw a large sheet of glass hit the road and disintegrate. When I opened the cover for the sunroof most of the glass was gone. The pieces around the frame that remained were shattered. Does anyone know how to join a class action lawsuit?

- Oakland, MD, USA

problem #41

Sep 012020

Pathfinder

  • 147,000 miles
Hood flutters going down the highway. Has been previously adjusted under safety recall. Not repaired completely by dealership. Cvt transmission judder. Has been reprogrammed by dealership, did not repair problem. Bands now slipping and out of mileage warranty. Occupant sensor for airbag previously repaired by dealership. Still does not work. Replaced cushion. Still not repaired. Dealership refuses to repair. Liftgate scratches roof when opening. Dealership said the liftgate has a code. Brandon Nissan in brandon Florida. Will not repair any of the technical service bulletins on this vehicle.

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #40

Aug 132020

Pathfinder

  • 105,396 miles
While driving down a road, the hood flew up and hit the windshield. I could not see in front of me at all. The hood ripped through the fenders by the windshield. I was driving approx. 35 miles per hour at the time this happened.

- Port Monmouth, NJ, USA

problem #39

Jan 152020

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The bolt and arm that open the rear liftgate on my 2013 Pathfinder rusted from the inside out. Only warning sign was once lifted, it automatically closed. This happened 5 times. The piston snapped and broke away and blocked the lift gate from closing. Securing the lift was challenging! only way to open is manually lifting it and holding and propping it open. I contacted the dealership about getting it fixed or changing from power to a manual lift. I need to replace both shocks as well as the operating system est $1400 before labor. Obviously there is an issue since Nissan has completely changed how the door opens and closes! Nissan issued a recall on the rogue for that same issue with the tailgate..... I'm sure the pistons from the rogue that were recalled are incredibly similar to the ones in the Pathfinder. With covid and curbside pickup, folks have to put items in via the windows - very challenging.

- Shrewsbury, MA, USA

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