How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?

NHTSA lists 54 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 6% of the 890 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder wipers or visors?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers component on the 2013 Pathfinder.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder is 44,150 miles.

What specific visibility problems do owners report most?

Owners commonly describe sun visors that fall and block the driver's view, wipers that stop working or freeze up, and windshields that crack repeatedly.

Did any of these complaints involve crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 54 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 6% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 44,150. No related recall is on file for this component.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 54; 6% of 890
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,150 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Driver and passenger sun visors fail to stay up, dropping into the line of sight while driving.
Windshield wipers stop working entirely, sometimes during snow or rain, leaving the driver with reduced visibility.
Wiper linkage or heim joint reportedly pops off in wet or snowy conditions, disabling the wipers.
Windshields crack repeatedly, with some owners reporting multiple cracks over several months.
Wipers freeze up in cold weather and fail to clear the windshield.

When 2013 Nissan Pathfinder visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint May 2, 2013, latest Apr 18, 2023.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Apr 2023; peak Sep 2016 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Pathfinder model year

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

20054 (0%)
20062 (0%)
20075 (1%)
20083 (1%)
20091 (3%)
20101 (3%)
20111 (2%)
20121 (4%)
201354 (6%)
201458 (10%)
201510 (3%)
20164 (4%)
20176 (3%)
20182 (3%)
20193 (4%)
20201 (2%)
20228 (6%)
20236 (6%)
20247 (9%)
20256 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?: NHTSA lists 54 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 6% of the 890 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder wipers or visors?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers component on the 2013 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder is 44,150 miles.
What specific visibility problems do owners report most?: Owners commonly describe sun visors that fall and block the driver's view, wipers that stop working or freeze up, and windshields that crack repeatedly.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder.