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2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

11

10 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,317

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022313 · manufacturer campaign R22A2 / R24C6

14 June 2022

Transport Canada lists: Pathfinder 2013–2016

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A hood that opens suddenly while driving could block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the secondary hood latch.

37,115 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021020 · manufacturer campaign PC786

21 January 2021

Transport Canada lists: Pathfinder 2013–2015

What is wrong

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 started and shifted into gear without pressing the brake pedal. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2016-264. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall require a second inspection.

Why it matters

The ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the brake pedal and/or starting the engine without depressing the brake pedal could increase the risk of a crash. Brake lights that stay on could cause other road users not to recognize when the vehicle is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the stop lamp switch and relay. If the stop lamp relay was deleted during a previous repair, no further action is required. For all other vehicles, the dealer will adjust or move the stop lamp switch and replace the stop lamp relay.

29,876 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2016179

25 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Q 50 2014–2017 · QX 60 2014–2016 · Altima 2013–2016 · and 8 more

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.

257,130 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015491

20 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · QX 60 2014–2015 · Altima 2013–2015 · Pathfinder 2013–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

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, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the OCS module.

184 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2015031 · manufacturer campaign L50 / R52

26 January 2015

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · QX 60 2014 · Pathfinder 2013–2014

What is wrong

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 latch was not engaged properly or accidentally released. This could compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will adjust the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable.

15,972 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014095

26 March 2014

Transport Canada lists: Pathfinder 2013

What is wrong

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 result in noise, vibration and a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will affect repairs.

873 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2014093

25 March 2014

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Q 50 2014 · QX 60 2014 · Altima 2013–2014 · and 4 more

What is wrong

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 lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the occupant classification system.

60,022 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2013355

16 October 2013

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · QX 60 2014 · Pathfinder 2013–2014

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the ABS system software.

13,587 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2013118 · manufacturer campaign PC225, PC226

12 April 2013

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Pathfinder 2013

What is wrong

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 personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake caliper mounting bracket(s).

876 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2013079 · manufacturer campaign PC213 (Sentra), PC214 (Altima), PC216 (Pathfinder), PC217 (JX35)

14 March 2013

Transport Canada lists: JX 35 2013 · Altima 2013 · Pathfinder 2013 · Sentra 2013

What is wrong

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 deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ODS sensors.

7,796 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
1 replaced by later campaigns

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2016264

27 May 2016

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: Pathfinder 2013–2014

What is wrong

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 lamp relay sticking in the on position, causing the stop lamps to remain illuminated. This could also impair the brake-shifter interlock, allowing the vehicle to inadvertently be shifted out of park position. These situations could increase the risk of a crash or a vehicle rollaway causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the stop lamp switch for proper installation, if the switch is not installed correctly it will be repositioned and the stop lamp relay will be replaced.

4,795 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 42% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
246 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 11 recalls on record for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, of which 10 are current and 1 has been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 246 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,317 in fuel, producing roughly 4,943 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.