2013 Nissan Pathfinder Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 891 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% of the 891 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Both of my rear passenger door lock actuators stop working. The doors will not unlock from the inside when a passenger tries to unlock the door to exit the car. My break lights stay on . The ABS light turned on then it stopped turning on. The light bulbs inside the car in the second row stopped turning on .”
NHTSA complaint #11681220, filed 2025-08“The vehicle has had problems since I got it. Im fed up of going to the Nissan to fix something every few weeks. The headlight bulbs were replaced on 2/4/13 the day after I got the vehicle. The right side stopped working so the socket was changed on 2/7/13. On 5/2/13 a factory recall was completed. On 7/30/13 the wind shield washer pump failed and the part was ordered. Same day 7/30/13 passenger air bag light would not go off while adult is in seat. Nissan performed a zero point reset and light went off. On 8/24 washer pump was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549399, filed 2013-10“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered significantly while idling, and the failure persisted while accelerating from a complete stop and while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the catalytic converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failed. The check engine warning light illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11773061, filed 2026-10, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and slowing down, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V020000 (Exterior Lighting). On another occasion while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, the power steering, brake light, battery, check engine, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the steering wheel became firm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543862, filed 2023-09, 152,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11183446, filed 2019-03, 98,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V020000Jan 20, 2021Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2015
- 16V380000May 31, 2016Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10235698Apr 5, 2023HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10138264Apr 20, 2018FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard…
- 10192750Feb 26, 2016SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help…
- 10074574Dec 22, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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