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2013 Nissan Pathfinder

SUV or crossover · 2 trims · 3.5 L 6-cylinder 11 recalls

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Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
2WD 11.9 9.1 10.7 L/100 km
4WD 12.2 9.4 10.9 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Structure Transport Canada 2022313 ·

    Over time, dirt buildup could cause the secondary hood latch to stick open after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly while driving.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Lights And Instruments Transport Canada 2021020 ·

    On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may not have been installed correctly. Over time, this could cause the stop lamp relay to fail and stick in the on position. If this happens, engine power may be reduced and the brake lights will stay on. Additionally, the vehicle may be...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Lights And Instruments Transport Canada 2016264 ·

    This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021-020. On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may not have been installed properly causing and intermittent contact that could repeatedly cause the switch to cycle on and off. Over time, this may result in the stop la...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Seats And Restraints Transport Canada 2016179 ·

    On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: For affecte...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2015491 ·

    Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2014-093 or which had the Occupant Classification System (OCS) module replaced during servicing may have been fitted with an incorrect replacement OCS module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentiall...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Other Transport Canada 2015031 ·

    On certain vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly, preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. This could cause the secondary latch to remain in the open position and allow the hood to open suddenly while driving if the primary hood la...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Powertrain Transport Canada 2014095 ·

    On certain vehicles, the transmission oil cooler hose may detach due to the use of clamps with insufficient clamping force, causing transmission fluid leakage and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light in the dashboard. Continued operation in this condition could res...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2014093 ·

    On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. If this occurs, the passenger airbag would be deactivated without the illumination of the airbag warning la...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2013355 ·

    On certain vehicles, incorrect antilock braking system (ABS) calibration may result in longer than expected stopping distances during light braking on rough roads. This could potentially increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers wi...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Brakes Transport Canada 2013118 ·

    On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting brackets may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail, which could result in a loss of vehicle control. This could also increase stopping distances. Both issues could result in a crash causing property damage and/or...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Airbag Transport Canada 2013079 ·

    On certain vehicles, sensors within the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured incorrectly. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deploy...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 10 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch NHTSA (U.S.) 22V420000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch NHTSA (U.S.) 16V380000 ·

    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...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: sensor: occupant classification NHTSA (U.S.) 16V244000 ·

    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 N...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: sensor: occupant classification; air bags: frontal NHTSA (U.S.) 15V681000 ·

    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...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments NHTSA (U.S.) 15V033000 ·

    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 manufact...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines NHTSA (U.S.) 14V142000 ·

    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...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags: frontal; electrical system: software NHTSA (U.S.) 14V138000 ·

    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...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical system: software; service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip NHTSA (U.S.) 13V445000 ·

    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 manufa...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Service brakes NHTSA (U.S.) 13V139000 ·

    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.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Air bags NHTSA (U.S.) 13V069000 ·

    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 suppres...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
3.5 L 6-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Drivetrains
FWD, 4WD