2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER Safety Overview
The 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 11 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for NISSAN PATHFINDER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Nissan North America, Inc.
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V420000: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America, Inc.
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 21V020000: Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America, Inc.
If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V380000: If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America, Inc.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V244000: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America, Inc.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
NHTSA Recall 15V681000: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America, Inc.
If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V033000: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder vehicles manufactur...
The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V142000: The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan North America, Inc.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
NHTSA Recall 14V138000: If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18...
The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V445000: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured Dece...
If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 13V139000: If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 v...
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
NHTSA Recall 13V069000: If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.