2013 Nissan Pathfinder: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 18, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Both of my rear passenger door lock actuators stop working. The doors will not unlock from the inside when a passenger tries to unlock the door to exit the car. My break lights stay on . The ABS light turned on then it stopped turning on. The light bulbs inside the car in the second row stopped turning on .

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Body, Brakes · 130,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 50-55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound and the vehicle started to wobble. The contact decelerated and pulled over safely. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact checked the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the rear subframe frame and cross member had fractured. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 24, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

My ABS system seems to trigger a warning when using the brakes and the car has a loss of power when accelerating this is especially dangerous on roads merging with traffic. I will restart the car the next day and the ABS light turns off and works fine. This seems to happen intermittently and is a safety concern for my family in the car.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Brakes · CA

After changing rear break pads. I started having issues with the ABS. The car goes into anti skid mode with abs decelerating the car. On highway the car vibrates while applying breaks. Upon taking back to the same dealership. The service team said it has nothing to do with the break changes and upon checking C1142 code came up. The pressure switch sensor issue. The service team flushed the break fluid a few times and asked me to use to vehicle and report for any such issues. I am reaching out the federal safety agency to check if anyone else has report a faulty pressure switch. This was little scary a we had recently went on a long drive with the kids and the driving was bit rough and tough

Filed Oct 26, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 68,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced several failures since march of 2017. The contact stated that the rear brake light failed to illuminate properly when the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated and shook violently on several occasions, the passenger side air bag occupant detection indicator failed to illuminate. Furthermore, the contact reported that the increased stopping distance related sensor and the ABS wheel sensor failed. In addition, the contact expressed concern that the power windows independently rolled up and down, the back-up camera disabled and rotated in the reverse position, and the key fob sensor intermittently failed to perform as intended. An independent mechanic replaced the throttle body position sensor, but the failure recurred. Baytown nissan (5445 I-10, baytown, texas 77521, (281) 394-1995) was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and provided case number: 33384799. In addition, the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · MN

At first the brake pedal was fading to the floor at a stop. Replaced the master cylinder. Condition better but pedal still spongy and then, additionally, when driving, at random times the brake pedal goes down 3/4 of the way before any brake pedal pressure is felt and the vehicle is able to stop. This is very scary as you are not sure if the vehicle is going to stop or not. Dealer then replaced ABS actuator with no remedy to random problem. Dealer additionally replaced master cylinder again with no better outcome. Dealer unable to fix this serious brake problem even after consulting and troubleshooting with nissan engineers. Now we are unable to drive vehicle until nissan engineer can get to dealer in 2 weeks? To personally troubleshoot the brakes. Vehicle only has 57,000 miles on it and now is on it's 3rd master cylinder and 2nd ABS actuator with no safe solution as of yet.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · NM

A few things have been happening with my 2013 nissan pathfinder. I bought this vehicle brand new feb 2013 and the issues stared right away. The one thing that has been happening is the car feels like it's going to stall. I will be driving down the road or on the highway and it feels like it is in neutral all of the sudden. I will press the gas pedal all the way to the floor and nothing. When turning into traffic or just turning period, it does the same thing. It is very scary. I have 2 young children and this is very dangerous. I have reported the problem numerous times to the dealership who claims they fixed the problem or did not notice any problems I was describing. It seems to be getting worse as the vehicle ages. Just the other day I was driving on the highway when not only was I experiencing this happening while driving 75 MPH but my cruise control wouldn't engage (I thought maybe this would help keep the car at the right speed) but it wouldn't turn on . Then the ABS & vdc lights turned on. When I got home I turned the car off and turned it back on and the lights were no longer on. Next time I tried the cruise control it worked. Another thing that has been happening is my brake lights will stay on when the car is turned off, not every time but many times and there have been times I didn't catch it. Just this morning my battery was dead and the battery is only a few months old. I'm thinking these lights stayed on all night. Before trying to jump-start my battery, with the vehicle off, there was a clicking sound coming from the far right of the engine. We were able to jump start my car and it has been working fine today so far but I have an appointment at the dealer, yet again, for these issues.

Filed Jul 18, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 44,854 miles · GA

While I was told that this had happened previously in the vehicle (around june 22, 2015), I experienced it on 7/6/15. I was traveling on the highway at @ 68 MPH. I slowed to take an offramp left onto a connector and pressed the accelerator to regain speed. There was no response; the accelerator had no power--even when pressed to the floor. The car began to lose speed. It was a busy time of day, and there was a car behind me. I took my foot off the accelerator and pressed it again; this time it was responsive. In addition to the loss of power, the car 'hitched' as I was driving and braking, and the ABS and traction control lights came on. This happened multiple times afterwards--not just on turns. On 7/7, I called nissan service. I did not drive the car again until they fit me in (thurs., 7/9). The drive train is still under warranty, and I was informed that there was a crt reprogramming recall that needed to be done, but it had nothing to do with what was happening, so they would run multiple diagnostics at $125 or more a piece. After multiple diagnostics and a technician driving my car 44 miles, service "could not duplicate concern," did not know of any like problems with the car, had performed the recall, and sent me home at no charge (?) on 7/10. Afterwards, I did not drive the car for several days. On 7/16, it seemed safe, and my daughter was driving with me in the passenger seat. It happened again--on a busy road! The ABS and traction control lights came on too. We stopped; I took a picture, immediately emailed it to service, & switched drivers. There's no response yet. Nissan online forums are full of 2013 pathfinder (and nissan crt model) owners experiencing the exact same problems, being told similar things, and having transmissions (crt) replaced but it happening again. Nissan won't acknowledge what seems to be a widespread problem with the crt & this model.

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Transmission · 14,620 miles · NC

I bought a 2013 nissan pathfinder 5/13/13. In november, I felt some vibrations when I would accelerate after slowing down to make a turn. This is now what they refer to as the "shudder" it has continue to get worse. At my service appt I brought it to the attention of the service tech after my oil change, he said it may be because my car was in "auto instead of 2wd" also there was a recall on the ABS so they would do reprogram and that would more than likely fix the issue. He said it shouldn't be a big deal and if it continues acting up to let him know at my next oil change. The next time I was due for a service I was forced to go to a different dealership so I asked the service tech if he was familiar or had any other complaints... He acted clueless. So 2/26/14 it was acting up very bad, I was forced to go to gastonia because of my job and so I made an appt at the gastonia, nc dealership (which is where I purchased the car). I could not get it to duplicate. Went back to statesville dealership 3/3/14, they did the reprogramming that they said would hopefully fix it, if not they would go to next step which is to replace the torque converter or CVT. The next day, 3/4/13, my car acted up worse than it ever has. I called right then and he said bring it in so we can order parts. After waiting 1.5 hours, they told me they could not duplicate I would have to bring to drop off. Scheduled appt to leave for 3 days, took it in after it being there one day they called and said I needed to drive it with tech to duplicate. I drove around for an hour it would not act up. I told them I would leave it, until I spoke with nissan about what to do. It happens randomly and of course it wont happen when its at the dealership. Nissan is fully aware they have an issue and needs to step up and resolve the problem rather than putting nissan loyal customers through a nightmare!

Filed Dec 6, 2013 · Brakes · 7,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact was driving 35 MPH and experienced issues with the ABS braking system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but no diagnosis was provided. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v445000 (electrical system , service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not serviced for the recall and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 7500.

Filed Nov 2, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 4,000 miles · TN

Purchased vehicle jan 2013. Vehicle shudders continuously when traveling at constant speed around 40 MPH. Also shudders violently and loses power when turning at low speed, approx. 5 to 10 MPH. Source feels to be transmission. Happens every time driven.took back to dealership where purchased may 2013. Technician drove it and said they couldn't feel anything wrong. Took to another dealership in october. They reprogrammed the ABS system because they said there was going to be voluntary recall issued soon. That had no effect on problem, still as evident as ever. Now faced with third trip to shop to try to get something done. Seems to be common complaint based on what I read.

Filed Oct 27, 2013 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · NY · crash

After purchasing the vehicle new in november 2013, I noticed a problem with the anti-lock braking system. After almost getting into an accident with my wife and 2 children in the vehicle, I went to the dealer service dept on jan 29 2013 and explained that "at times about once to twice a month, when I apply the brakes, the vehicle will not stop properly and only slowed down. The service dept. Kept the vehicle, only to return it and said they cannot duplicate the problem. The condition persisted only once to twice a month. I stated on a oil service that this issue still persisted. On october 21, 2013 I was traveling to work on a major bridge when all traffic came to a halt. My vehicle just went over one of the bridge's metal expansion joints which is a little bump when I needed to brake. My approx speed was 30 MPH at the time I needed to stop. Again, with the slight bump in the road and applying the brakes, the vehicle would not stop and I rear-ended the vehicle in front of me. As I swerved right into the middle lane to avoid a total domino effect of rear-ending vehicles, I was the t-boned by another oncoming vehicle. All of my side curtain airbags deployed and damage was to my driver's side front and entire passenger side. An estimate of $19,000.00 was figured by the insurance adjuster. 2 days after the accident on october 23, 2013, nissan issued a total recall of the 2013 pathfinder. The recall stems from a flaw in the antilock brake system software. The bulletin says that "in the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance". And of course, the longer it takes to stop a vehicle, the greater the likelihood of a crash. I have contacted nissan corporate consumer affairs on october 24, 2013 and am still awaiting a return phone call.