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2013 Pathfinder Cracked Rear Subframe

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Hi,
My 2013 pathfinder has145k on it, My rear sub frame just failed due to rust. I’m the original owner. The rest of the car is clean. Front sub frame is losing paint but no rot like the rear. I live in the rust belt and have taken many ski trips with it over the years. If anyone has seen a bulletin about this please advise.
Did you end up doing in the repair on this? I just discovered the same thing on my 2014.
 
My daughters 2013 pathfinder rear drivers side frame just broke into. Car is body and mechanically sound including the frame on the passenger side. Anyone have success getting it repaired? Please help!
Did you end up keeping the car? Did you do the repair? I just discovered something very similar on my rear sub frame. I have a 2014 with only 80,000 mi on it otherwise in great shape.
 
I just had the rear subframe replaced in my ‘13 Pathfinder. I am the original owner, bought it “new” in ‘15 as a leftover. It has low miles (80k). It’s been garaged from day 1. I live on the Jersey Shore. Not really a Mecca for mass amounts of snow.
You hit the nail on the head with your cost estimate! I was charged nearly $2600. I want to keep this vehicle for at least another 4 years. Hope the new subframe doesn’t rot out in the mean time!?!
Thanks for posting this. I have a 2014 and just found the rear sub frame to be cracked enough where the bushing fell right out from the control arm. It only has 80,000 mi on it and is garaged most of its life. I do live in New England so I do understand the rust. Going to find out Friday how much it's going to cost to repair. This is now my son's car so I want to make sure it's safe.
 
I also have a 2013 pathfinder bought new as well. I went to get a wheel alignment and was told that my rear subframe was cracked. They were amazed that the rest of my under carriage was in very good condition. My vehicle is well maintained.
Did you end up doing the repair on the sub frame? I'm curious about the cost involved. I just found the same exact thing and I'm bringing it in on Friday to have it looked at. 2014 Nissan Pathfinder with only 80,000 mi on it.