Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH over an even pavement, the vehicle wobbled from side to side without warning, causing a moderate loss of vehicle control. The ABS light also illuminated constantly. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 159 complaints about the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs brakes; when applying brakes normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Please provide details.
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.
Coming down a hill, applied the ABS brakes and they locked up twice, once resulting in an accident. This happened twice on same road .
When driving vehicle on wet road conditions, the vehicle will hydroplane and ABS brakes lock up.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder?
5 of 159 owner complaints about the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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