2013 Nissan Pathfinder: recalls and complaints

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• 22V42000013 Jun 2022Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
• 21V02000020 Jan 2021Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 16V38000031 May 2016Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 16V24400026 Apr 2016Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification
• 15V68100020 Oct 2015Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification
• 15V03300026 Jan 2015Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments
• 14V14200026 Mar 2014Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines
• 14V13800025 Mar 2014Air Bags / Frontal
• 13V44500017 Oct 2013Electrical System / Software
• 13V13900012 Apr 2013Service Brakes
• 13V0690001 Mar 2013Air Bags

1. 22V420000Received 13 Jun 2022. 322,671 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number R22A2 R22A3 R24B7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Mar 2025.

2. 21V020000Received 20 Jan 2021. 264,431 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number PC786. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Mar 2021.

3. 16V380000Received 31 May 2016. 79,853 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jul 2016.

4. 16V244000Received 26 Apr 2016. 3,296,947 units.

   Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 2016.

5. 15V681000Received 20 Oct 2015. 919 units.

   Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2015.

6. 15V033000Received 26 Jan 2015. 170,665 units.

   Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2015.

7. 14V142000Received 26 Mar 2014. 3,065 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Cooling Unit and Lines

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force, allowing transmission fluid to leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install an oil hose repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 May 2014.

8. 14V138000Received 25 Mar 2014. 989,701 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Apr 2014.

9. 13V445000Received 17 Oct 2013. 151,695 units.

   Electrical System / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

   Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2013.

10. 13V139000Received 12 Apr 2013. 19,258 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 May 2013.

11. 13V069000Received 1 Mar 2013. 82,038 units.

    Air Bags

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 the passenger airbag.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Report filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number PC216. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 May 2013.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

5,381,243 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Nissan Pathfinder have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Nissan Pathfinder, model years 1986 to 2025. 11 of them name the 2013 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder open?

No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.