2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has 12 recalls, the most serious involving the front brakes: brake caliper mounting brackets or the brake torque member can crack or fail, causing the caliper to contact the wheel and sharply reduce stopping ability. Two recalls address the hood latch, where dirt buildup or a malfunctioning secondary latch can leave the hood unsecured, allowing it to fly open while driving and block the driver's view entirely. On the drivetrain side, CVT-equipped models have a transmission oil cooler hose that can detach and leak fluid, potentially causing the transmission to stop sending power to the wheels. Several electrical and lighting issues round out the list. The brake light switch can be installed incorrectly or wear over time, causing the brake lights to stay on constantly, which prevents following drivers from recognizing when the vehicle is actually slowing. A related fault can also allow the vehicle to be shifted out of park or started without pressing the brake pedal, and the anti-lock brake software on some vehicles increases stopping distance. There is also a passenger seat sensor defect that can misread an adult as a child or empty seat and suppress the front passenger airbag in a crash.