2013 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Nissan Pathfinder | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 890 | 139 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 267 | 1,058 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,000 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 370 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 177 | 63 |
| Engine | 105 | 29 |
| Structure | 83 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 50 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 62 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 46 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 202 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 75 | 30 |
| Stalling | 62 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 48 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 37 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 35 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 8 |
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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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.