2013 Nissan Pathfinder structure problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear subframe rusted through and unable to be repaired. Contacted Nissan and would not assist even though some VIN # of the same year were recalled and replaced. Having a hard time finding a replacement even with a family friend who is a service advisor looking. Vehicle has not been in an accident…”
filed Sep 17, 2025
“Rear subframe on the passenger side cracked because of excessive rust making it dangerous to drive so it's now stuck at the repair shop. Repair shop said this is not expected for a vehicle with this mileage and the other sides of the subframe are far from being in the same condition as this one.”
filed Apr 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed…Campaign 15V033000 · Jan 26, 2015
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 48 | 8% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.