2013 Nissan Pathfinder Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

105Engine complaints

11.8%Of all 890 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN368 · 41.3%

AIR BAGS176 · 19.8%

Unspecified / other110 · 12.4%

ENGINE105 · 11.8%

SERVICE BRAKES62 · 7%

Share of the 890 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.

What owners report

“MY NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV LOSES POWER FROM 45HP TO 2HP IT IS AT THE NISSAN COMPANY AT THIS TIME 7/24/2013 WITH 347 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10531690 — filed 07/24/2013

“JUNE 23, 2013 - I PURCHASED MY 2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER IN MARCH. IT HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM SINCE I GOT IT. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM…”NHTSA complaint 10521200 — filed 06/22/2013

“DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED THE VEHICLE "SHUDDERS" AND DOES NOT HAVE MUCH POWER. IF I SPEED UP ITS OKAY, BUT ANYTIME I'M…”NHTSA complaint 10520202 — filed 06/17/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder: 105 of 890 complaints on file (11.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?

890 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.