Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2020
4th generation (R52)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20263,094 complaints, 2,029 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 2,029
- Median of reported failures
- 32,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (23.7%)
- Recalls
- 17
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On this generation, 34% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 15 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2020 · 2,029 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 482 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 34% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 7 complaints (0.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 747
- 25%
- 5,200
- Median
- 32,000
- 75%
- 62,000
- 90%
- 94,450
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 482 | 23.8% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 156 | 7.7% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 99 | 4.9% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 78 | 3.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 85 | 4.2% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 70 | 3.4% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 76 | 3.7% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 92 | 4.5% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 99 | 4.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 86 | 4.2% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 85 | 4.2% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 73 | 3.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 72 | 3.5% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 69 | 3.4% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 53 | 2.6% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 41 | 2.0% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 34 | 1.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 38 | 1.9% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 43 | 2.1% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 29 | 1.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 31 | 1.5% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 18 | 0.9% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 18 | 0.9% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 10 | 0.5% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 14 | 0.7% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 12 | 0.6% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 4 | 0.2% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 200,000+ | 7 | 0.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 3,094 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013–2020 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2,029 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
34% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 15 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (23.7% of complaints, typically around 13,000 miles), the engine (12.7% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (12.3% of complaints, typically around 48,000 miles).
17 recall campaigns cover this generation. 2 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2013–2020 Nissan Pathfinder last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2013–2020 Nissan Pathfinder were filed by 32,000 miles and 90% by 94,000 miles — figures drawn from 2,029 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
7 reports (0.3%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Pathfinder reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2013–2020 Pathfinder: the 3-minute check
Generated from 2,029 mileage-tagged complaints, 17 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 17 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for airbag system repair records. This area fails at a median of 12,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check transmission (jatco cvt8/cvt8ht) on 2013–2018 (litigated); complaints continue 2019–2020 cars. CVT belt slip condition producing shudder, judder, hesitation, overheating and sudden loss of motive power. Two separate class actions: one covering 2013-2014 vehicles (settled with a warranty extension and purchase…
- Check hood latch on 2013–2016 cars. Secondary hood latch can corrode and fail to hold, allowing the hood to fly open while driving; NHTSA recall.
- Check ABS actuator on 2015–2018 cars. Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto the circuit board, creating a short and fire risk; recall issued for affected Nissan models including the Pathfinder.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 34% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 13,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2020
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Airbag system359 reports12,0002,500–35,000Airbag system: 359 reports, median 12,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 35,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline732 reports13,0002,000–65,000Transmission and driveline: 732 reports, median 13,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 65,000 miles.
- Brakes179 reports26,0007,000–57,000Brakes: 179 reports, median 26,000 miles, middle half 7,000 to 57,000 miles.
- Electrical system181 reports40,00015,000–59,000Electrical system: 181 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 59,000 miles.
- Engine394 reports40,00012,000–58,000Engine: 394 reports, median 40,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 58,000 miles.
- Body structure162 reports45,00013,000–70,000Body structure: 162 reports, median 45,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 70,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise382 reports48,00029,000–65,000Problems owners could not categorise: 382 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 29,000 to 65,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 732 | 23.7% | 13,000 | 2,000–65,000 |
| Engine | 394 | 12.7% | 40,000 | 12,000–58,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 382 | 12.3% | 48,000 | 29,000–65,000 |
| Airbag system | 359 | 11.6% | 12,000 | 2,500–35,000 |
| Electrical system | 181 | 5.9% | 40,000 | 15,000–59,000 |
| Brakes | 179 | 5.8% | 26,000 | 7,000–57,000 |
| Body structure | 162 | 5.2% | 45,000 | 13,000–70,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 124 | 4.0% | 45,000 | 30,000–64,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 123 | 4.0% | 33,000 | 4,000–57,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 57 | 1.8% | 30,000 | 2,000–65,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2020 · 2,029 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 73% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 88% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.3% of reports (7) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
73% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Engine — median 40,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 12,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 40,000 mi
- Brakes — median 26,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 2,000–65,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 29,000–65,000 mi
- Body structure — middle half 13,000–70,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
88% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 13,000 mi
- Engine — median 40,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 48,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 12,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 40,000 mi
- Brakes — median 26,000 mi
- Body structure — median 45,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
95% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 13,000 mi
- Engine — median 40,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 48,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 12,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 40,000 mi
- Brakes — median 26,000 mi
- Body structure — median 45,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 32,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 23.7% of complaints (732 reports, 522 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 13,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,000 and 65,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 12.7% of complaints (394 reports, 267 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 58,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 12.3% of complaints (382 reports, 210 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 48,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 29,000 and 65,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 11.6% of complaints (359 reports, 230 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 12,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,500 and 35,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 5.9% of complaints (181 reports, 105 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 40,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 59,000 miles.
The brakes account for 5.8% of complaints (179 reports, 122 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 26,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,000 and 57,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 1,209 complaints — while 2020 drew the fewest at 72. The median year sits at 192.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 6.3 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 17 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
2 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the exterior lighting (2), the hydraulic brake circuit (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,094 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 118 (3.8%)
- Fires
- 12
- Injury reports
- 62
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission (jatco CVT8/Cvt8ht) 2013–2018 (litigated); complaints continue 2019–2020
CVT belt slip condition producing shudder, judder, hesitation, overheating and sudden loss of motive power. Two separate class actions: one covering 2013-2014 vehicles (settled with a warranty extension and purchase coupons) and a later settlement covering 2015-2018 Pathfinder alongside 2014-2018 Rogue and 2015-2018 QX60, approved March 2022. This is the generation's defining failure mode and drives most of its complaint volume.
Hood Latch 2013–2016
Secondary hood latch can corrode and fail to hold, allowing the hood to fly open while driving; NHTSA recall.
ABS Actuator 2015–2018
Brake fluid can leak from the ABS actuator pump onto the circuit board, creating a short and fire risk; recall issued for affected Nissan models including the Pathfinder.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,209 | 920 |
| 2014 | 750 | 461 |
| 2015 | 433 | 295 |
| 2016 | 130 | 75 |
| 2017 | 255 | 165 |
| 2018 | 124 | 59 |
| 2019 | 121 | 49 |
| 2020 | 72 | 5 |
Recalls (17) — is your car included?
Mar 2025 · 2013–2016 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesAn unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
Mar 2021 · 2013–2015 · Exterior LightingContinual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2019 · 2017–2019 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic park outsideA brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
What can happen. A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Nov 2019 · 2018–2019 · Back Over PreventionThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, thes
What can happen. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Oct 2018 · 2017–2018 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic park outsideA brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
What can happen. A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Jul 2016 · 2013–2014 · Exterior LightingIf the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. 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 brak
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Jun 2016 · 2013–2016 · Air BagsIf the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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 custome
Nov 2015 · 2013–2015 · Air BagsIf the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Mar 2015 · 2013–2014 · StructureIf the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could…
The defect. 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
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Feb 2015 · 2014–2015 · Service BrakesThe under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
What can happen. The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Jun 2014 · 2014 · WheelsIf the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Pathfinder and Rogue vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.
What can happen. If the lug nut becomes loose from not being properly tightened, it may fall off, allowing the other lug nuts to become loose, possibly resulting in a wheel separation, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten any loose lug nuts to the correct specification, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
May 2014 · 2013 · Power TrainThe loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
Apr 2014 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemIf the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
Nov 2013 · 2014 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the improper air bag…
The defect. Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25, 2013, to September 5, 2013 with Almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel which could cause the air bag to not deploy properly.
What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the improper air bag deployment may increase the risk of personal injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected instrument panel assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nov 2013 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemThe increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
May 2013 · 2013 · Service BrakesIf the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
May 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsIf the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. 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.
What owners reported
I purchased my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder brand new on november 13th, 2012. The day after purchasing the vehicle, the passenger airbag light came on, even though the person sitting in the seat (5'9, 175lbs) was sitting in the seat "properly". I brought the car back to the dealer and was told the person wasn't sitting in…
2013 · 2 miles · Airbag system
I have my 2013 Pathfinder for around 2 weeks and since day 2 it's having problems i think with the power train. It start to fail the acceleration, like when on a manual car you step out the clutch early. I went twice to a Nissan dealer to verify the problem and on both visits they said there's no problem with the SUV.…
2013 · 45 miles · Transmission and driveline
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