How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA lists 39 complaints in this area for the 2013 Pathfinder, which is about 4% of the 890 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder suspension or subframe?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2013 Pathfinder.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2013 Pathfinder?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 33,545 miles.

Have these suspension issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Pathfinder.

How does the 2013 Pathfinder compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2013 model year has 39 complaints in this area, far more than other years like 2014 (20 complaints) or 2015 (6 complaints), though its share of total complaints for the year is 4%.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 39 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, about 4% of all complaints for that year. No related recall is listed for this area. Median mileage at failure is 33,545 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 39; 4% of 890
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 33,545 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report the rear subframe rusting through and collapsing, sometimes described as a hole forming in the crossmember subframe assembly.
Several owners describe the rear control arm or subframe failing while driving, causing vibration, scraping noise, or loss of rear wheel control at highway speed.
Some owners report play or misalignment in the rear wheels along with reduced response from the accelerator pedal.
Owners describe tires developing bubbles and needing repeated replacement.
One owner reported the front driver's side tire deflating along with resistance to acceleration from a stop.

When 2013 Nissan Pathfinder suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2013, latest Jun 22, 2026.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2023 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

200513 (1%)
200615 (2%)
20079 (2%)
200810 (3%)
20090 (0%)
20105 (13%)
20117 (16%)
20125 (22%)
201339 (4%)
201420 (3%)
20156 (2%)
20166 (6%)
20172 (1%)
20181 (1%)
20192 (3%)
20204 (8%)
20228 (6%)
20230 (0%)
20247 (9%)
20252 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?: NHTSA lists 39 complaints in this area for the 2013 Pathfinder, which is about 4% of the 890 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder suspension or subframe?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2013 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2013 Pathfinder?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 33,545 miles.
Have these suspension issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 Pathfinder.
How does the 2013 Pathfinder compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2013 model year has 39 complaints in this area, far more than other years like 2014 (20 complaints) or 2015 (6 complaints), though its share of total complaints for the year is 4%.