2013 Nissan Pathfinder Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 891 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 891 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hi,I received the safety recall 16v-244 so when I went to niissan ancira san antonio texas with safety recall notice so they said we will ccall you back but 45days still no contact or call from dealer,also I define some detals,when I bought Nissan Pathfinder 2013 in january 2016 so seller(leif johnson superstore)to me defected vehicle &in april 2016 vehicle suddenly dead”
NHTSA complaint #10947493, filed 2017-01, 59,960 miles“I was driving the car about 20 to 25 MPH but when I tried to brake the brake did not stopped the car and there was an accident my self and my girl friend got injured and we had to go for crayaprator for long time this car is not safe at all north american Nissan is not willing to work with me nor the abc Nissan where I bought the car. Bad customer service.”
NHTSA complaint #10604490, filed 2014-06, 6,000 miles“Problem #1: several instances where the unit loses acceleration while in motion (driving) or when trying to accelerate from a complete stationary at a light. I press the pedal to accelerate with no response, cero acceleration. In order for me to get acceleration back I have to park and put in on parking and try the pedal again. I have taken my car to Nissan where the diagnose can't be determine because the lack of warning signs on the control panel. The unit did not show the condition at that moment and they were not able to replicate it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124229, filed 2018-09, 49,200 miles“I purchased my Pathfinder in may of 2013. I loved my SUV initially. Starting around july of 2014 - I started experiencing shuddering while driving. Thought maybe I needed new tires. Beginning in august - started noticing that when accelerating from a stop that I would lose power and it would stay about 20 MPH & after pumping the gas pedal several times then it would kick in. It started happening more and more. This past sunday while starting to accelerate up a hill, my Pathfinder just wouldn't kick in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640361, filed 2014-09, 20,000 miles“I had complained to trophy Nissan, progressive insurance, wells fargo, and platinum collision about the very problem that I just received a recall about. My complaints were treated as not having merit. I had specifically described the seemingly loss of control on pavement that was slightly rough. I also asserted that when I applied brakes the Pathfinder seemed to lunge forward. In this accident I was the interstate near downtown dallas moving one lane to my left as traffic slowed and stopped. I was aware of the slowing traffic and I reacted accordingly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554152, filed 2013-11, 15,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
371 complaintsAir bags
177 complaintsOther or unknown
111 complaintsEngine
105 complaintsBody and structure
83 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology