Suspension Related Problems of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Nissan Pathfinder


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

The Suspension problem

The rear sub-frame, to which the suspension system is connected had rusted out and failed. Two different mechanics indicated the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The first indicated that this part should not be as corroded as it is and should not have failed.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to vibrate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Vehicle with no known mechanical issues/never involved in an accident was traveling 50mph on a major state route when suddenly the vehicle seized and began vibrating as if it had a flat tire. As the driver tried to control the vehicle and pull over there was a loud scraping sound.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Nissan Pathfinder model year vehicles:



Pathfinder Service Bulletins
Pathfinder Safety Recalls
Pathfinder Defect Investigations