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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has 25 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Powertrain
358
Airbags
144
Other
94
Structure
63
Visibility
37
Engine
36
Brakes
36
Electrical
35
Suspension
25
Speed Control
15
Steering
12
Lights
9
Fuel System
8
Latches & Locks
4
Wheels
3

25

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 11, 2025SUSPENSIONThe rear sub-frame, to which the suspension system is connected had rusted out and failed. Two diff...
Jun 2, 2025SUSPENSIONMy wife's car is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. We heard what appeared a noise coming from rear undercarr...
May 16, 2025SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving and making a turn, the s...
Nov 15, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREWhen getting a new set of tires found out that drivers side rear subframe assembly rusted away where...
Aug 4, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURERust only on brackets that hold the arm on the rear sway arm stabilizer
Jul 1, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURERear subframe rotted out. Car is garage kept.
Jun 16, 2024SUSPENSIONHello, I've purchased my Nissan pathfinder 2013 2 yrs ago . And fell in love with it. But since June...
Mar 10, 2024SUSPENSIONAfter a quick fish tail in the rain of the car and figuring it was just a hydroplane, I noticed rear...
Feb 14, 2024SUSPENSIONAfter owning this vehicle from brand new, it now has a rotting rear subframe. Nissan customer suppor...
Feb 5, 2024SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFront subframe rusted through. This is a similar issue across a wide range of Nissan Pathfinders. ...
Nov 5, 2023SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 40-44 MPH, the acce...
Oct 27, 2023SUSPENSIONI noticed a metal on metal noise when I would hit a bump in tge road. I had it checked thinking it w...
Aug 23, 2023SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe Subframe has rusted out and it’s causing my arm to move. It appears this is a common issue with ...
Aug 9, 2023SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe 2013 Nissan Pathfinder that we own just had the subframe rust and collapse. The car only has 120...
May 17, 2023SUSPENSIONRear cross member corrosion making the vehicle unstable. not sure how can this happen on the vehicle...
Apr 18, 2023SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH around a curve at...
Apr 11, 2023SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy daugther and myself were sitting at a stop light and the car would not move forward or backward. ...
Feb 1, 2023SUSPENSIONThe rear subframe of my Nissan Pathfinder had rusted through and needed to be replaced. According to...
Jul 26, 2022SUSPENSIONRear crossmember (K-frame) rusted through where dogbone links connect to rear control arms. Rest of ...
Feb 19, 2020SUSPENSIONVEHICLE WITH NO KNOWN MECHANICAL ISSUES/NEVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WAS TRAVELING 50MPH ON A MAJO...

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