Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 211 problems related to service brakes (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the Pathfinder.
Aeb light will come on, telling me that the automatic braking system is not working. Error codes were c2501-4b and c1f05-4b.
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My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder sl has once again developed problems with the emergency forward brake system. The abs aeb was replaced in January 2024 at southwest Nissan in weatherford TX . Today, [xxx] the aeb light came back on. This is also the second time I have had to replace the brake light located under the brake pedal. This is the second time I am reporting this problem to NHTSA. Research on several car repair sites shows this is a common problem with the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, but NHTSA has failed to issue a recall. The original cost for repair at the dealership was over $4000. Please review and confirm problems with this model and year. This is an ongoing safety issue. Southwest Nissan weatherford, TX was where my car was repaired in January 2024. They will be able to provide all documentation. The mechanic also stated in writing that this was a common occurrence with the Pathfinder. Thank you, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
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While driving the car it randomly turns off and turns back on it also jerks initially. All lights on the dashboard turn off and back on, speakers make a loud boom sound! have experienced the car not starting. Bought a new battery thinking that was the issue, it wasn't.
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I have tried working with the dealer and Nissan on this issue, with no success. I don't know where else to turn because searching forums there are hundreds of posts from other Pathfinder owners reporting the same defects in their vehicles. I filed a complaint with Nissan consumer affairs and they insist my issue is simply wear and tear of the vehicle, which is not acceptable. My 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, as well as hundreds others report that their vehicle are requiring new brakes as well as new tires within 20,000 miles of purchasing the vehicle brand new. When my dealer notified me of the issue I questioned them, to which they also recognized it wasn't right and something has been wrong since the re-design of this vehicle. They also said they can't do anything except recommend replacement, it has to be up to Nissan to acknowledge they have something faulty in the design or mechanics that is causing these components to go bad well below manufacturer specs. When contacting Nissan consumer affairs I attempted to explain to them that this wasn't normal, these systems should not be replaced within 20,000 miles of a new purchase. They however discounted me and said it was simple wear and tear, that's how it is. I find it hard to believe myself and hundreds of others who have purchased these vehicles should have to pay for these replacements when it's clearly a design or mechanical flaw from Nissan. I know this may not be the right department to go to, but I'm not sure where else to turn for help in getting Nissan to publicly acknowledge this.
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The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that when the front brakes were applied, the rear brakes constantly made contact with the front brakes which caused the rear brakes to wear down, unusually faster. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer agreed that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect within the design of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the repair fee for the rear brakes replacement was refunded. The failure mileage was approximately 30,517. VIN was unavailable.
Abs pump "blew" lost compression and leaked all the brake fluid down the engine and all over the control arm. Brake pedal needed to go all the way to the floor to barely use the brakes. Ebrake light stayed on even when not in use. Traction control light also came on and stayed on.
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Collision avoidance system engaged without warning forcibly stopping vehicle in the middle of highway traffic with no obstructions in front of vehicle. Rear brake pads also wearing out at less than 30k miles. Pads went from 7mm to 2mm thickness between 5k mile oil change intervals. This lead to extreme rotor damage and replacement of rotors and pads.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the stop lamp switch warning light and the abs warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stop lamp switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired however, after the vehicle was retrieved approximately 15 minutes later the failure recurred. The contact stated that the stop lamp switch warning light and the abs warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 99,000.
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Upon routine service at 15,393 miles I was told that my rear brakes and rotors needed replacement. The service advisor stated that they are at a 2 and failed the multi-point inspection. I brought the vehicle to an independent shop and they confirmed the rear brakes needed immediate replacement. Upon further research, this seems to be a pattern for the 2022 Pathfinder with many people needing to replace rear brakes at a very low mileage.
Car has 18500 miles and dealership told me the rear brake pads were at 4 mm. No driving issues. Just that they wore out very quickly. Had to have them replaced.
The automatic collision breaking system light just came on. I turned it off and waited a while. I was fine for two days then came back on and stayed on. Took it to the dealer and they said I must have hit something because the sensors were not aligned. I explained I had hit nothing. There is no damage at all to the bumper. No accident reports no damage nothing but they insisted I “must have hit something. ” light when off again for about a day then came back on. Radio turns off and on randomly. Had an engine overheating after I turned the car on a 56 degree day.
I write to report the issues which are a safety hazard to me & whom ever operates it or I transport in it, which creates a higher concern for my & their safety . I purchased a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder sl on July 6, 2023 an eight seater model 4wd with 8 miles on the speedometer manufactured by Nissan as per label on door April 2023. The problem I have experienced recently after a month & two weeks now. The vehicle starts are normal but once the vehicle is on the road and is within normal operation temperature. I noticed that I must start applying brakes earlier than usual on where the same roads which I have driven other vehicles in order to stop did not have to do this. Is like if I don't do so & ignore not applying the brakes earlier now I must use greater than before foot pedal pressure that when is stop the vehicle jerks forward like it wants to continue on. Also there is a lost of gas pedal power when trying to enter the highway flow traffic, that since I was almost rear-ended twice already is kind of depressing creepy feeling that now I wait longer or seat at a lane in order to safely enter the flow of traffic or passing. In fear that the lost of power of this vehicle if I try to pass or enter will stall out and put others in danger if it does happen. There is also hesitation, jerking form engine & transmission at high & lower speeds. That requires more attention on the early braking problem I have described above. It seems the pilot assist & stop/start when off are still operating in the background. I have returned to the dealer service center that when he inform that I am not the only one affected. Nissan engineers working on it. The dealer allowed me a temp rental replacement vehicle for now but for how long?.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
My name is iyon johnson and I have been a Nissan consumer for over 10 years, and this is the second time I have had major issues with my breaks. Unfortunately, I did not send an email when the 1st occurrence happened but, in my brand, new rouge around 2017, my front and back breaks went completely out and had to be replaced at 6 months, but I continued to patronize your company. This occurrence I am sending an email regarding my 2022 Nissan Pathfinder I purchased from passport Nissan, marlowe heights. I called the consumer customer service number on 8/12 and was provided case #48459639. Nissan consumer line says, OH, there is nothing we can do because your vehicle is not under warranty and there has not been a recall! I brought my truck in for an oil change and tire rotation (which is part of the extended warranty when I purchased my truck) on July 11, 2003, and was not informed that my brakes needed any attention. The week of 8/7/2023 I noticed my brakes were really loud when I went in reverse so I looked up when should a car/truck need new brakes seeing as though I have only had this vehicle for just a year in July. It should brake should not be needed for at least 30-60,000 miles, here I am at 12, 483 miles. I called the dealership and was informed this is likely wear and tear and that I would be responsible for the cost of new breaks if needed. I am baffled because the point of me leasing a new vehicle is an attempt to avoid major costs such as brake and engine concerns before my 3-year lease is up. Yes, I leased 3 years prior to this lease a year ago! I make an appointment and take my truck to Nissan of marlow heights and informed the worker of my concern and he immediately tells me, OH, it’s just a noise your bakes make early in the morning, my Toyota does the same thing in the mornings. I explained to him that it’s not just in the morning but when I go in reverse, and I demonstrated this concern and he was like, OH no that is not norm.
1)vehicle has been repaired 3 times in the last 2 weeks for a brake switch issue that is causing the vehicle not to recognize the brake is pushed causing the car not being able to start. This has been an intermittent issue for 18 months and was told the recall fixed it, which it didn't. 2)dealership service department is now telling me that other issues have arisen since trying to fix issue #1. The car is revving to 5000 rpms, the car is automatically going to manual 1, and the car is hitting speeds of 40mph without touching the pedal.
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Front collision shuts off intermittently for no reason. Causes cruise control to shut off immediately and disabled collision avoidance breaking. If cruise is on and approaching slower vehicle car will not slow down causing driver to break aggressively.
On multiple occasions now, but not consistently, you go to start the vehicle and the lights turn on, radio comes on, seat moves into position, ac blows cold, everything fine, except the car doesn’t start. The brake is harder to push when this does occur, and most times a 2nd or 3rd try, it finally turns the car on. Went to have car checked, the battery, starter, and alternator checked 100% fine. One time it took nearly 30 minutes for it to start.
We took are vehicle in for ac service. At this time the dealer performed a recall fix for a break relay switch. After the supposed recall was corrected we had issues. The issues were loss of power after pressing and releasing brake. The other issue was having to make multiple attemps to start car. They happen at random moments after driving vehicle over 25 miles in city driving. The dealer claime and charged 2. 5k dollars to replace a transfer transmission part. This was not the issue and we still lose power after braking. The main problem is we didn't have these issue until the dealer made the supposed repairs. There are no error codes for any issues with the vehicle. I don't think the recall procedure was completed or was not completed properly.
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Every year when it warms up, the brakes fade. I've had new pads, rotors, new fluid. Still have brake fade. Took it to mechanic, he tried a new master cylinder. Still have brake fade. This is a known issue for these vehicles. Something needs to be done. Nissan needs to be held liable for their faulty brake systems. Someone can get hurt or killed. Nissan should be forced to open a safety recall! sitting at red light or stop signs, pedal sinks to floor and vehicle starts moving. How many complaints is it going to take???? I've seen a lot of owners complaining about this exact issue!.
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Premature front brake rotor failure casing a pulsating brake pedal and humming when applying brake pedal. Brake pedal feels to fade when first applying the brake pedal. Issue is not "covered" under manufacture warranty due to the items being classified as a wear and tear item per manufacturer even though it’s a defect.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 45 mph and coming to a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact pumped the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, the braking distance was extended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into the nearest gas station where the vehicle started jerking for a minute after coming to a stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal was making an abnormal suction sound while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the abnormal suction sound was most likely due to the brake booster and brake master cylinder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,175.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance completed at the local dealer, she was informed that the rear brake pads had worn down prematurely. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted and declined the claim. The manufacturer provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Vehicle suddenly started having problems while driving. Loud whining noise and shaking and scrubbing sound while driving. Was driving fine before sudden issues. Quotes by three different mechanics stated possible issues that incuded wheel bearing, ball joints, water pump, fan clutch, and brakes. Was told that all parts under vehicle were loose and close to becoming unraveled.
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The stop lamp switch has become contaminated with silicon off-gassing from silicon-based grease used in surrounding components in close proximity. This is causing the car to not start, not able to switch gears, and break light is not turning on.
Https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2021/mc-10190203-0001. Pdf the car shook with and we got the above errors with vehicle speed 30 miles. The abs, brake and skid and other lights came on screen with 4wd error at this speed on a bridge with rain and wind to lose abs is a risk, there was perceived loss of power train and and skid luckily no accident and we pulled the car over to safety what if was higher speed in rain/snow so writting this and also that Nissan has a technical bulletin but not covered under NHTSA for them replace for free. This was all sudden with shake. Just like the picture in the https://static. Nhtsa. Gov/odi/tsbs/2021/mc-10190203-0001. Pdf we like to know if this is recall and is covered and to be paid by dealer or we have to out of pocket and if ntsb can help us and consumers recover this from Nissan or Nissan should do a safety recall on this part.
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes rotors shuddered violently and the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing a 50 ft. Stopping distance delay. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the rotors were corroded, however, they could not duplicate the failure. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the same information was provided. The contact stated while driving 55-60 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the failure reoccurred and the vehicle nearly crashed into a vehicle that was at a 2ft. Distance. The driver assist mode engaged and the steering wheel started shuddering. The contact was able to Dodge the vehicle and continuously applied tremendous pressure to the brakes until the vehicle stopped. There was a 100 ft. Stopping distance delay. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brakes were extremely worn out, and the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on national backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 48658245 was opened. The manufacturer later informed the contact that no assistance will be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,400.
This 2019 Nissan Pathfinder: the abs, traction control, and collision lights all illuminate at once on the vehicle's dash board. When the vehicle's engine is turned off and then back on, the lights reset. However, they illuminate once again.
Alternator failed, broken tensioner, catalytic converters bad, engine misfiring, brake failure. Discovered odometer disclosure is incorrect and VIN is wrong on the inspection certification. Odometers to the best of my knowledge only move forward, not backward unless they are tampered with or the information presented is fraudulent. I could have nearly been injured fatally, when the car stopped on three separate occasions and ultimately the brakes failed. I had the car less than 1 month in my possession and out of approximately 30 days, it did not run consecutively for 7 days. This information was turned into the virginia state police - office of inspections; however, they found no fault, but this is a clear misrepresentation of vehicle identification and mileage.
I have a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder sl with under 70k miles. I had an awful squeal start, upon stopping. I had a private shop say I needed brakes, pads and rotors. And this began the issue. This was in 22-23. It is currently oct 24, and I have had 3 sets of brakes pads and rotors. When this began the dealership told me my brakes were wearing and near needing replacement. So I had been alerted by them initially. There are zero warning lamps. Vehicle is available for inspection anytime.
When braking anywhere from 50 mph to 25mph rpms increase whe braking, engine and transmission still pushing vehicle until torque converter disengages at 20mph. If you need to slow down quickly it requires extra braking force until the car reaches 20mph. . If you put the car in neutral it will slow down much faster because transmission and engine aren't still pushing the truck. This hot much worse after Nissan changed the transmission program a few months ago.
Brake lights will stay on even when car is parked and not occupied. Skid control coms on when driving and engine power is reduced or in lymph node. Car can be put in drive without depressing the brake switch . Ok Nissan says this is not on recall by VIN # but there is an active recall on this model now. Sounds like a good lawsuit to me. Thanks and hope you can help.
Is it noted anywhere that the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder sv 4x4 vehicle's brakes wear rather quickly, that whatever pin was missing is not secured properly and as well as the brake fluid dissapating? all of this is vital to proper safety. Although I like Pathfinders, I will not subject myself or my funds to an unsafe vehicle and the repairing brakes every 3 months. I was told and shown that my vehicle had new front and rear brakes when it was purchased. My rear brakes wore out in 3 months of owning the vehicle and the front ones are wearing in their 5th month. When I had the rear brakes repaired at tire south, they explained that I was missing a vital pin, which is why it was making noise. There was also no brake fluid present. They said I had been very lucky while driving.
Brake pads wearing prematurely, too many rattle noises in side cabin, moonroof water leak, hit and miss rear cross traffic alert, frequent infotainment system reboots, transmission shift to nutral while try to speed up.
There was a vehicle at a complete stop doing an illegal left turn, the car behind him was able to swerve around him but I was not able to I hit the brakes twice all the way down and the car did not stop. At the impact the air bags did not deploy. There were not skid marks on the road either, making me believe that the brakes did not do its job. The vehicle is now at the shop waiting for my insurance adjuster to let me know what the next step is. I just spent $5,000 on the transmission just to have this issue arise, luckily my family and I were not seriously injured but it left my kids traumatized. No warnings were issued before the crash.
Electrical: stereo display and infotainment system often freezes, lags, or has performance issues that cause delays in camera system from functioning, radio functionality, and connected audio sources from functioning. Has already been replaced, and replacement now has severe backlighting issues, sound quality is reduced. Transmission: transmission often jerks or “clunks” when shifting. Issue occurs when at a complete stop to drive, or park to reverse. Severe delay when shifting. Transmission “reprogram” and “patch/update” was performed but only provided slight improvement. Brakes: upon warming up, brakes sound like grinding, wobble, and sounds like metal against metal. Car has been in repair numerous times since purchase without proper repair.