2013 Hyundai Santa FE vs 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Hyundai Santa FE | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 604 | 890 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 158 | 267 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 41 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 22,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 52 | 370 |
| Engine | 273 | 105 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 177 |
| Steering | 95 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 45 | 62 |
| Structure | 22 | 83 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 50 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 75 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 41 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 41 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 202 |
| Oil consumption | 25 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 48 |
| Hesitation / surging | 22 | 47 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2013 Hyundai Santa FE
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.