2013 Nissan Pathfinder lights problems

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Brakes, Lights · 100,000 miles · TN

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. In addition, the contact stated that the stopping distance was extended while depressing the brake pedal, and the brake lights were intermittently inoperable. The contact associated the failure with a recall; however, the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · CA

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 .

Filed Sep 11, 2023 · Lights · 152,000 miles · TX

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 the federal safety agency 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. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 37,000 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH downhill when the vehicle began to roll downhill increasing in speed. The contact attempted to press the brake pedal however it failed to stop. The vehicle rolled over a nearby hill and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact received injuries to their back, neck, chest, and legs. The passenger received injuries to their neck and legs. Medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (nissan of queens 93-25 rockaway blvd, ozone park, ny 11417; (718) 835-8300) and informed the contact that they were unable to identify the cause of failure. Then about 2 months after, while stopped at a stop sign they attempted to accelerate but the engine began to rev up without accelerating. The vehicle began to aggressively shake and all the exterior and interior lights began to illuminate. The contact had turned off the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to the dealer mentioned above where they were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The failure had occurred again and during the most recent failure the contact had to press the emergency brakes at the same time of the brake pedal to turn off the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer mentioned above. The vehicle was now included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v020000 (exterior lighting) however the vehicle had not been repaired under the recall as of yet. The manufacturer was made aware of all the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Lights · TN

Brake light switch failure. Same problem as the recall in 2013 nissan pathfinder awd.

Filed May 14, 2019 · Lights · 48,000 miles · AL

Brake lights stay on even after car is turned off and car will not accelerate momentarily intermittently. Also the rear hatch will not open.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 135,892 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure occurred intermittently and the brake lights remained illuminated. In addition, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 135,892. *bf the consumer stated it's not a transmission issue but a faulty brake/stop lamp relay interrupting acceleration.

Filed Mar 1, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v380000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Lights · 58,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While driving at various speeds, the exterior brake lights illuminated. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked with the key removed from the ignition, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v380000 (exterior lighting). 94 nissan of south holland (16269 van dam rd, south holland, il 60473, (708) 333-2000) was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · TN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v380000 (exterior lighting) and 16v244000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.