CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 has a growing number of transmission complaints at low mileage. The issue is part of a class-action lawsuit that says the transmissions shake violently during acceleration between 15mph and 30mph.

1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,973 miles

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder lights problems

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 012019

Pathfinder

  • 48,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake lights stay on even after car is turned off and car will not accelerate momentarily intermittently. Also the rear hatch will not open.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #3

Feb 062019

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 135,892 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure occurred intermittently and the brake lights remained illuminated. In addition, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 135,892. The consumer stated it's not a transmission issue but a faulty brake/stop lamp relay interrupting acceleration.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 132018

Pathfinder

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the rear brake lights remained illuminated at all times. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, when the vehicle was in park, the gear shifter independently shifted out of park. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V380000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 032017

Pathfinder

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving at various speeds, the exterior brake lights illuminated. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked with the key removed from the ignition, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V380000 (exterior lighting). 94 Nissan of South holland (16269 van dam rd, South holland, il 60473, (708) 333-2000) was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

- Hammond, IN, USA

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