Used 2013 Nissan Pathfinder S SUV Review
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Joy2013, Fort Worth, TX, 03/24/2016
2013 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
Currently having problems with my 2013 pathfinder. The car was decelerating on its own and experienced loss of speed. It dropped from like 50-60 mph to below 20 mph, then went back up then slowed down again. I had my the gas down to the floor and it would not go beyond 20 mph. Then suddenly it would go fast again. I called my dealership while I was driving, they advised me to bring. … I said I am almost home and then I would have my husband take it. However, it did it again while I was an intersection scaring me to death. I parked at a gas station , my husband came and decided to drive it to the dealership which was about 10 miles away. He checked it in the parking lot and it was running fine he said. Well, same thing happened to him after about a couple of miles but he made it to the dealership safely going really slow. It took the dealership 5 days before checking it and 2 days ago told us they could not duplicate the problem, or find a code. I complained to the manager about it and he says he checked it as well but no problem. I called Nissan corporate and they just got back to me today and they would not fix it. They denied that this car had any complaints like mine. They told me since it could not be duplicated there is nothing to fix. Well, I just checked online and a lot of people have the same complains. In fact, there is a class action lawsuit about 2013-2014 pathfinder transmissions. I am going to tell everybody I know about this problem! DO NOT BUY NISSAN!
I forgot to mention that airbag recall, mine has been reprogrammed the 3rd time because of problems!
Love this car!
Anne Mueller, Lake Jackson, TX, 02/22/2016
2013 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
We have had this car for 3 years and have made lots of trips inside of Texas as well as some to other states. It is a great car to travel in. The back seat is comfortable for adults and there was plenty of room for luggage. We do not use the 3rd row of seats very often but it is great to know they are there if we need them. We have driven from Texas to Florida twice with 4 adults and … would gladly do it again. I am 5' 7" so leg room is important. The back AC controls are awesome, especially when my grandkids are in the back.
Love this car.
UPDATE: Just came back from the dealer to trade this one in for a 2015 Pathfinder. Very excited!
LEMON
Sarah DeArman, Arlington, TX, 04/30/2019
2013 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
I bought this car in 2014. In the time that I have had it both front driver and passenger door handles broke. I had to replace them...$300 The electonic trunk is broken. It opens and then closes immediately, whether you are standing there or not...my son almost did not get out in time, so that feature is always off. Both of my visors, driver's side and passenger side screws fell out … and the visors are now pinned up with clips...ridiculous! I just replaced a sensor because my care would not accelerate...$510...I have also spent another $1,200 getting things fixed...so overall over $3,000 in repairs... and YES I checked and called over and over to see if any of the repairs were recalls. I took it to the Nissan dealership I purchased it from and there was always a diagnosis fee. So I went else where, the diagnosis fees were free and half the cost of Nissan. I CANNOT wait to get rid of it. DO NOT BUY A 2013 PATHFINDER
Nissan builds pretty CRAP
Doug Carmack, West Palm Beach, FL, 07/26/2020
2013 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
Transmission went at 90,000 miles. Only 90,000! I have Toyota trucks that have gone over 200,000 miles without problems. THEN, the replaced transmission (by local Nissan dealership) only lasted 20,000 miles! Once I got to the point that new repairs were going to be over $1200, I couldn't sell it fast enough. I'm still paying on the $4000 THIRD transmission but am SO relieved to be rid of … that piece of crap. And not just me. A mechanic told one of my techs that Nissans help keep him in business. That once they get past the warranty, they break down more than any other brand. I LOVED the ride. GREAT power for its size. GREAT sounds system. But those are reasons to keep a vehicle that has SO many repairs? Not for me.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder S SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Roomy and upscale interior
- Pro:good fuel economy
- Pro:compliant ride quality.
- Con:Less cargo capacity than other large crossovers
- Con:lazy handling when pushed.
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