Vehicle loses acceleration when driving, and even with full gas pedal doesn't pickup speed. This is very unsafe when driving and prone to causing accident or death risk. The dealer couldn't trace the issue after performing standard diagnostics. This issue is happening very frequently, with no remediation or resolution by dealers. This same vehicle has brakelight issues. The brakelights stay even though no brakes are in use and/or vehicle is parked. The brake and acceleration has to be pressed frustrating number of times before they turn-off. This issue may potentially cause on-road accident risk or drain the battery. There is no error message nor diagnostic displayed in teh vehicle.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder: brake failure
9 of the 891 complaints about the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 6,282
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. When the brake pedal was applied, it failed to function. The emergency brake was applied to prevent the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact was not notified, but the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the brake failure and indicated that extensive repairs were required. The contact was offered a buy back versus a repair solution. The dealer required that the contact pick up the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving my car into a gravel driveway, I braked on the pavement to make my turn, turning into the gravel driveway, when I pressed on the brake pedal to slow the car, I had absolutely no brakes. The car would not stop. I had to quickly turn the car to avoid hitting another vehicle and a building, and had to slam the transmission into park to get the vehicle to stop. I contacted the dealership, advised them of the issue, as they were over an hour away, they sent someone with a trailer to come pick up the car. During this time, I also advised them of the passenger airbag light coming on while I had a passenger in the seat, stating that the airbag was off. My passenger was my teenage son, weighing over 120 lbs. I also had my husband in the seat, over 250 lbs, the light still came on. Nissan stated this was all due to a computer issue, they provided me with a loaner car as I was without my car for over 1 week. They even tried to sell me the loaner car, this should tell a person something right?? I have had weather stripping come off my car while I am driving, around the driver side roof, paint is peeling on the rear bumper, sometimes the car won't recognize my key fob to start, stating incorrect key id. The car stalls, hesitates, smokes, transmission "jerks", like it wants to give up, the AC does not blow cold air, sometimes its even warm. I will not let anyone drive my car for fear that it will stall out or not stop. Sometimes, when you press the gas pedal, the car will not move, or it hesitates to move. I have another recall to have repaired, the hood latch...with the dealership over an hour away, working full time, they only repair recalls during the week, how am I supposed to have it fixed, when the hood latch fails and I wreck? Seriously, recall the vehicle, it has so many safety recalls, its just not safe.
Turning into parking space at mcdonalds. Foot on brakes, shift lever in drive, engine speed at idle. A bright red flashing "emergency" light appeared inside the speedometer ring at the nine o'clock position. Simultaneously accompanied by a complete brake failure. This light is not mentioned in the operators manual. Vehicle was taken to the port charlotte fl dealer and checked out perfectly. Their maintenance supervisor knew nothing about this light--it is not in their maintenance manual. I have three eye witnesses inside the car at the time. A large SUV with no brakes! What could possibly go wrong?
Brake failure - anti-lock brakes failed - preventing car from stopping. I was pulling into a dirt parking lot - stepping on the brakes - anti-lock brakes kicked in, brake pedal became hard and wouldn't press down anymore - truck wouldn't not slow down. I was heading towards trees - I immediately took my foot completely off the brake pedal and stepped on the brake as hard as I could - truck stopped just short of the trees.. I have ran into similar situation in snow - definitely still a major brake problem. Also rotors were warped at 17k miles. We also had a major problem after leaving the truck at the airport for a week - it felt like the calipers were extremely warped and metal on metal grinding - - this scared my wife and kids really badly.. It took at least 3 miles for the brakes to feel a little better.. I shut off my truck - got out - closed the doors and the doors wouldn't lock. I could see a error on the dash board showing the car remote. I tried several times to lock the door and kept getting the same error. I got back into the truck and restarted it - then shut it off - got out and the doors would lock. The dealer already did the service bulletin update for the anti-lock brakes in march - and it evidently didn't work. I have had numerous problems with the remote - getting in to the truck and starting the truck. I have had times I remote started the truck, then couldn't get in.. I had to hit the lock and unlock key several times before I could get into the truck.. Then the truck wouldn't allow me to hit the power button - stating wrong key id..
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic stop at 15 MPH, the brakes failed to engage when depressed and the contact crashed into a snow plow. There were no injuries and a police report was filed of the incident. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene. The vehicle had not been inspected or diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 7,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and decelerating, the brakes failed when engaged. The contact was able to shift into park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,312.
Brakes failed causing accident. Recall received 2 hours later. Nissan says parts were replaced but did not cause the accident. Why should I believe them? *tr the consumer stated he was attempting to park in the driveway when the brakes failed. He tried to stand on the brakes as well as stomped the pedal with one foot, but to no avail. The vehicle continued up the driveway hitting his garage door and the side of his house. The garage door crumbled and his other vehicle, pushing it into the inner portion of the garage hitting it several times. Also prior to the accident, the passenger air bag light illuminated throughout the entire drive. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the air bag, but he was never notified. Also, the air bags failed to deploy when he hit the garage door. Updated 09/11/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and decelerating to an intersection, the brakes failed when engaged. The contact was able to shift into park in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v139000 (service brakes) however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The failure and the current mileage was 5,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking.
- Risk
- If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 13V139000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?
9 of 891 owner complaints about the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Shudder 153Airbag light 89CVT failure 76Jerking 74Transmission failure 72Loss of power 62Stalling 50Door locks 39Hesitation 36Check engine light 25Slipping 23Won't shift 17ABS 14Sunroof shattered 8Ball joint 7Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Wipers 6Overheating 5
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