Whenever I reach an excess speed of 40+ and take my foot off the gas the car rocks back and forth uncontrollable. I am a mother of four and the is a very terrifying experience for both me and my children.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder brakes problems
15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
- Foundation components4
- Pedals and linkages1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: differential proportional valve1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Nissan Pathfinder brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- What is wrong
- Due to the thickness of the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel, the space between the brake pedal and the transmission tunnel could catch a driver's right foot under the brake pedal.
- Risk
- This condition could inhibit a driver from applying the brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the carpet padding on the transmission tunnel adjacent to the accelerator pedal.
Recall number 96V031000 · Recall details
What 1996 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tried calling nissan re: recall for brakes and steering, and they would not help me.
This car is a 1996 nissan pathfinder with a slew of problems ranging from: ticking gas, and brake pedal, steering wheel shakes at highway speeds/ vibrating, heat shield, uneven wear of tire,leaking sunroof.
Consumer called conpleting about having problems with brakes failure intermediadly. Dealer and manufactor were contacted and has stated that they could not find any problem but consumer also stated that had the brakes changed last month. Ts
Lost presets to radio and time numerous times when ignition turned off. Squealing under left front tire and uneven wearing of rotors, caused braking to be sporatic and hard to stop.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Please provide details.
While driving on an incline vehicle suddenly surged forward. Owner applied the brakes, the cable broke, causing the vehicle to collide into another vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer has been notified.
Front anti-lock brakes failed when applied during emergency breaking, once resulting in a crash.
Abs problem; on any kind of damp or grit road, in a normal situation, when applying the brakes, the ABS system kicks, but the vehicle requires more stopping distance. This incident caused a crash on 4.24/97. Vehicle has been at dealer since 6/1/97 to correct problem.
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Questions about the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder brakes
Does the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Nissan Pathfinder brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V031000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have bad brakes?
The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most brakes complaints are 2013 (67 complaints), 2014 (42 complaints) and 2022 (35 complaints).
Other 1996 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Suspension 64Steering 24Engine 14Tires 13Transmission 12Airbags 11Body 11Electrical 11Seat belts 6Acceleration 5Driver assistance 4Lights 3Wheels 3Fuel system 2Visibility 2Locks 1
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