99 of the 566 complaints about the Nissan Pathfinder (17.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
99Complaints · Brakes
17.5%Share of complaints
2.88×vs. all vehicles
34Last 12 months
5.1%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (27, 20% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3). 34 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 18 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “rear brakes”, “pads”, “rotors”, “wear” and “worn”. 5 of these reports (5.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V173000 (2025-03-19, model years 2025).
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and attempting to come to a stop, the vehicle failed to decelerate sufficiently, resulting in a rear-end collision.
Brakes · 2026-02-05 · ODI 11715958 · Crash
The contact owned a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the ABS warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS system needed to be repaired.
Brakes · 2025-09-23 · ODI 11689221 · Crash
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety concern involving my 2024 Nissan Pathfinder, which has approximately 19,000 miles on the vehicle. The rear brake pads were found to be excessively worn and required replacement at only 19,000 miles.
Brakes · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761540
Rear brakes had to be replaced at 30,000 miles, was told it was do to driver assets using rear brakes.
Brakes · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760364
The hydraulic braking system failed, causing a complete loss of brake pedal resistance and a severe brake fluid leak. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Nissan dealership and is available for inspection upon request.
Brakes · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759683
25400 miles- went in for a oil change and nissan informed us that we needed new rear breaks and rotors... took it for a second opinion and they informed us that not only did the breaks and rotors need to be replaced the calipers were also leaking.
Brakes · 2026-07-10 · ODI 11749477
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 25V173000 · 2025-03-19 · Model years: 2025
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD137 and PD138.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Campaign 19V807000 · 2019-11-08 · Model years: 2018, 2019
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Campaign 18V601000 · 2018-09-07 · Model years: 2018
⚠ Park-outside / do-not-drive warning
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
How common are Brakes problems on the Nissan Pathfinder?
99 of the 566 complaints about the Nissan Pathfinder (17.5%) concern Brakes, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 2.9× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Nissan Pathfinder model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2022 model (27, 20% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (3).
Is there a recall for Nissan Pathfinder Brakes problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 25V173000 (2025-03-19, model years 2025).