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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 3% of its 890 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 6,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system category.

Fuel System complaints
26
3% of 890
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
6,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe intermittent loss of power or hesitation when pressing the accelerator, especially from a stop or at low speed.
  • Several report the vehicle fails to accelerate past a few mph, requiring pumping the pedal or waiting several seconds before power returns.
  • Some describe the engine revving (RPM rising) with little or no forward propulsion, especially while merging or accelerating on the highway.
  • Others noticed loss of power tied to braking, where power returns once the brake lights turn off.
  • A few link the power loss to shuddering or jerking sensations they associate with the transmission rather than the fuel delivery system.
  • One owner was told by a dealer that the issue required switching to higher octane fuel, but the problem continued after the switch.

When 2013 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2013, latest Aug 1, 2025.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2013Oct 2013Jun 2014Dec 2014Jun 2015Sep 2019Jun 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Aug 2025; peak May 2014 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005276 (26%)
  2. 2006231 (28%)
  3. 2007119 (21%)
  4. 200881 (25%)
  5. 20092 (5%)
  6. 20103 (8%)
  7. 20111 (2%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 201326 (3%)
  10. 201415 (3%)
  11. 201511 (3%)
  12. 20161 (1%)
  13. 20178 (4%)
  14. 20182 (3%)
  15. 20194 (5%)
  16. 20204 (8%)
  17. 20225 (4%)
  18. 202323 (22%)
  19. 20243 (4%)
  20. 20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have?
NHTSA lists 26 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Pathfinder, which is 3% of the 890 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System category on the 2013 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems occur?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 6,000 miles.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to these 26 Fuel System complaints, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2013 Pathfinder compare to other years for this issue?
The 2013 model's 26 complaints and 3% share are higher in raw count than most other years, though the 2023 Pathfinder shows a higher share at 22% with 23 complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.