2013 Coachmen Pathfinder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Pathfinder years?

Pathfinder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Airbags	1	100%	— flat

Does the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V179000SteeringMarch 19, 2018 · 416 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.

Consequence

Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.

2013 Coachmen Pathfinder — common questions

Is the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2013 compare to other Pathfinder years?

What are the most common 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder problems?

Does the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

2013 Coachmen Pathfinder — common questions

Is the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder reliable?

Does the 2013 Coachmen Pathfinder have recalls?

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