Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
The accelerator gets stuck in the upright position. It is difficult to step on the pedal without a lot of pressure resulting in a surge in the vehicle speed. Read details...
Consumer stated as he was exiting a parking lot and upon application of the brakes, the vehicle attempted to accelerate requiring consumer to press hard on the brake to prevent the vehicle from jumping out into traffic, as consumer held his foot on the brake, the rear tires began to spin in a Read details...
Gas pedal sticking/brakes not working. Emergency brake failed to stop the car. Had to shut the car off while still in motion. Car was towed. At the time that I was attempting to stop the car, the speed read 45 mph. Read details...