Eight problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2013 Pathfinder.
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 brakes however it failed to stop. The vehicle rolled over a nearby hill and crashed into a tree. The airbags 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. The dealer (Nissan of queens 93-25 rockaway blvd, ozone park, NY 11417; (718) 835-8300) was contacted 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. They were unable to identify the cause of the failure. This failure had occurred again and at this time 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 NHTSA 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 issues. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000 of the first incident. Gl.
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. When the brake pedal was applied, it failed to function. The emergency brake was applied to prevent the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact was not notified, but the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the brake failure and indicated that extensive repairs were required. The contact was offered a buy back versus a repair solution. The dealer required that the contact pick up the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The gear shifter failed to move out of park and the steering wheel seized. The contact waited five minutes and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the rear door failed to open. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Turning into parking space at mcdonalds. Foot on brakes, shift lever in drive, engine speed at idle. A bright red flashing "emergency" light appeared inside the speedometer ring at the nine o'clock position. Simultaneously accompanied by a complete brake failure. This light is not mentioned in the operators manual. Vehicle was taken to the port charlotte FL dealer and checked out perfectly. Their maintenance supervisor knew nothing about this light--it is not in their maintence manual. I have three eye witnesses inside the car at the time. A large SUV with no brakes! what could possibly go wrong?.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic stop at 15 mph, the brakes failed to engage when depressed and the contact crashed into a snow plow. There were no injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The vehicle had not been inspected or diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 7,800.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and decelerating, the brakes failed when engaged. The contact was able to shift into park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,312.
Brakes failed causing accident. Recall received 2 hours later. Nissan says parts were replaced but did not cause the accident. Why should I believe them?.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5mph slowing down for an intersection, when the brake pedal was depressed the brake failed to engage. The contact was able to place the gear in park to bring the vehicle to a stop in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle had NHTSA campaign number: 13v139000 (service brakes) performed; however the repaired did not correct the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The police was present. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The failure and the current mileage was 5,000. Li.