How many structure and body complaints does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have?

NHTSA lists 100 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Pathfinder, which is 11% of its 890 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder hood latch?

Yes. Recall 15V033000 covers a hood release mechanism that could let the hood open while driving, and a later recall, 22V420000, covers a secondary hood latch bell crank assembly that may malfunction.

Does the 2013 Pathfinder have subframe rust problems?

Owners report the subframe rusting through and, in some cases, collapsing or cracking, though this pattern is not covered by a recall in the data provided.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2013 Pathfinder?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder is 43,650 miles.

Have structure and body complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2013 Pathfinder?

NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Pathfinder shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 100 complaints on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 11% of its 890 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 43,650. Two related recalls cover hood latch problems, and owners separately report subframe rust and door handle failures not tied to any recall.

Structure & Body complaints: 100; 11% of 890
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 43,650 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Rear or front subframes rust through and crack or collapse, in some cases falling apart entirely when removed by a mechanic.
Interior door handles strip or break internally, trapping occupants inside and requiring exit through another door or the window.
The hood latch releases while driving, with the hood popping open at highway speed, a defect addressed by two separate recalls.
Sun visors break and won't stay up, producing a loud clicking noise when the internal part fails.
Thick mirror housings and side panels near the mirrors create large blind spots that owners say caused near-miss situations at stops and lane changes.
Tall third-row headrests block rear visibility, making it hard to see traffic through the rearview mirror unless it is very close behind.

When 2013 Nissan Pathfinder body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2013, latest Jul 10, 2026.

100 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2013 Q1 (8).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

NHTSA 22V420000Jun 13, 2022Structure & Body322,671 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
NHTSA 15V033000Jan 26, 2015Structure & Body170,665 vehicles
Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed.
Risk: If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Structure & Body complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

20101 (3%)
20112 (4%)
20122 (9%)
2013100 (11%)
201466 (11%)
201521 (7%)
20169 (9%)
20177 (4%)
20182 (3%)
20197 (9%)
20202 (4%)
202222 (16%)
20233 (3%)
20248 (10%)
20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many structure and body complaints does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have?: NHTSA lists 100 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Pathfinder, which is 11% of its 890 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder hood latch?: Yes. Recall 15V033000 covers a hood release mechanism that could let the hood open while driving, and a later recall, 22V420000, covers a secondary hood latch bell crank assembly that may malfunction.
Does the 2013 Pathfinder have subframe rust problems?: Owners report the subframe rusting through and, in some cases, collapsing or cracking, though this pattern is not covered by a recall in the data provided.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up on the 2013 Pathfinder?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder is 43,650 miles.
Have structure and body complaints led to crashes or injuries on the 2013 Pathfinder?: NHTSA data for this component on the 2013 Pathfinder shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.