2013 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear sub frame near radial rod on drivers side of vehicle has corroded through without warning. Vehicle is unstable during breaking menuvers and pitches towards on coming traffic. Sudden loss of control or collision could occur without notice during breaking.”
filed Jun 22, 2026
“The rear sub-frame, to which the suspension system is connected had rusted out and failed. Two different mechanics indicated the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The first indicated that this part should not be as corroded as it is and should not have failed.”
filed Jul 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pathfinder | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 7 | 2% |
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.