Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while applying the brakes, the braking distance was extended. While the vehicle was coming to a stop or while idle, the vehicle would continue to inch forward. The contact stated that after depressing the brake pedal, the pedal failed to return to the correct position. The contact contacted a certified mechanic who replaced the brake master cylinder however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder brakes complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the rear brake lights remained illuminated after the brake pedal was released. The battery terminals were disconnected to have the brake lamps were reset. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. There was no additional assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 23,684.
Brake lights stay on and vehicle has loss of power when trying to accelerate and the when brake lights go off it goes back to full power. This is a known issue with this model but it appears my VIN number isn't covered although it has the same issues as other 2013 nissan pathfinders. I have less than 61000 miles on the vehical.
Brake lights found to be staying on while car was parked in the garage, this causes the engine to reduce power potentially causing an accident if it reduces power while driving, or by following vehicle thinking that you are braking when you are trying to accelerate.
When braking, I have to push the brake pedal to the floor in order to come to a complete stop and to keep the vehicle from rolling at stop lights. Even when the pedal does not go all the way to the floor, the brakes are "soft". Many times, the brakes do not seem to start working until the pedal is pressed down about 3/4 of the way to the floor. Speed does not seem to be a factor, the brakes just don't work. Upon releasing the brake pedal, there is a high-pitched squeal that can only be heard inside the vehicle. I have taken the vehicle to nissan 4 times for this issue with no permanent resolution. I have noticed that there are a significant number of complaints regarding this issue with this vehicle. It seems that nissan will not address this issue without the federal government stepping in, be it the federal safety agency or the courts - most of us cannot afford to go the the legal route as we're spending too much on "band-aid" repairs at nissan. Please take some action on this matter, too many lives are at stake. We'll never have zero fatalities when a manufacturer is allowed to produce unsafe vehicles without being held responsible for their actions. At a minimum, nissan should be forced to recall the affected vehicles to either solve the problem or find a way to get their dangerous vehicles off of our roads without penalizing the consumers that trusted nissan to provide a safe vehicle.
When I driving my vehicle at the time to accelerate my car just do not response...I press the acceletor pedal to the floor and still with no power...this happened to me many times in the highway and a local roads....I just panicked...I feel unsafe in my car now,I may finished rear ended on the road.
The brake lights don't turn off. It dosen't matter if the c as r is in motion or the engine is off.
My gear shift no longer works and I have been putting a screwdriver in to manually override it for over a year. Yesterday, I put the car in reverse and the brake wouldn't engage. I took my foot off and put it back on the brake and again the car continued to roll. I put it in park and restarted and it worked fine. I have read this may have to do with a brake light switch and this is also related to the shifting problem, but nissan says there is no recall. I was putting up with the gear shift as I didn't think it was a safety risk but I definitely could have had an accident backing out of the parking space yesterday.
My VIN number did not show in recall however over 80,000 vehicles had same problem I am having. The break light switch, electrical relay is sticking and caused break lights to be on when car is turned off and I am not in the car. Then when driving break lights come on and I am not pressing the breaks. Also the car would not go when should and I have to hit the gas paddle again to make it move. Scary getting on the freeway.
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.
The brakes appear to be hard to apply . They appear to be hard to grasp and they are shaky when applying.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard when very light pressure was applied. The vehicle was taken to faulkner nissan harrisburg (3925 paxton st, harrisburg, pa 17111, (717) 558-8220) where the contact was informed that there were no failures after test driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Last month, I noticed that when I was at a full stop, the vehicle would not always accelerate when I touched the gas pedal. I also noticed that when this happened, my brake lights would remain on and the cruise control would not work. This happened multiple times over the span of two weeks. After checking out the problem online, I became aware that on may 31, 2016, 79,853 2013-2014 pathfinders were recalled for defective break light switches (campaign number: 16v380000). After taking my vehicle to my dealer, I was told that my issue stemmed from a defective break light switch and stop lamp relay - the exact same reason 79,853 pathfinders were recalled in 2016 (please see attached pdf copy of receipt). Yet my vehicle was not part of that recall. When I pointed this out to my dealer I was told that it might be because my vehicle came off a different assembly line. Although I am no expert, this makes little sense, since the defective parts would be the same no matter where the vehicles were assembled. Therefore I am writing to inform you that more vehicles should probably be included in the brake light switch recall; particularly since this is a serious and potentially dangerous issue.
We recently replaced the transmission under warranty and now the vehicle will not shift from park. The override from the brake pedal to the transmission does not function. Don't know if this is a solenoid or mechanical issue. Dealership says replace mechanism and see if this $1000 fix corrects situation
I brought this vehicle in april of 2017, with 41,000 miles. I did not even have the vehicle a year before I noticed that when I am driving the vehicle it starts to stall at times, it does not pick up speed at all I have to push the accelerator two or three times before it picks up, and this happens at traffic lights and even when I'm on the interstate. I am really fearing for my life, because this is the only vehicle I have right now to drive. When I go to park the vehicle, and shut it off the brake lights stay on, and they don't go off. I have to get back in the vehicle move the vehicle and then shut it off. Sometimes I have to do this three or four times before the brake light goes off. I reported this issue to the nissan dealership, who have told me there is no recall for this problem, and since it happens periodically through the day I have to keep making appointments, so they can try to find the problem. Very frustrating.
We have taken our 2013 pathfinder in for brake evaluation prior to the expiration, and just after manufacturer's warranty ran out. The brake pedal would intermittently stop at the specified pedal distance, and then lose pressure and go to the floor. We had this evaluated by nissan, and a local repair shop to which we were told we needed to replace the master cylinder by both. However, the problem has continued, and we have no been told this is potentially a brake booster issue which nissan has received many complaints on yet has not remedied the safety issue. So far we have spent over $600 with replacing brakes, rotors, master cylinder, and labor. Not to mention over 5 trips to get evaluations and repairs.
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.
Nissan pathfinder 2013 revs engine and jerks vehicle while firmly pressing brake (at a stop light). At first, I thought it was just the wind, but it kept happening for weeks. Then I noticed the rpms jump when it happened. Furthermore, the vehicle would slowly roll forward if stopped on a hill, requiring pressing the brake pedal all of the way to the floor. Just yesterday, it revved and jerked about a dozen times. The vehicle has the latest recalls done as of april/may when I took in in for service (rosen nissan) and they verified the brake system was ok. Vehicle should not be revving and trying to turn tires while it is stopped.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The gear shifter failed to move out of park and the steering wheel seized. The contact waited five minutes and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the rear door failed to open. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt spongy. When the air conditioner was actvated, the failure was more evident. The contact stated that the brake pads and rotors were replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
I was notified of a recall for the brakes top lamp switch & passenger air bag detection. I took my truck into the dealership & was notified there was nothing they could do because nissan had not given them the necessary parts to fix the defects. So what happens if I have an accident as a result of this defect?
Few weeks ago, I received a recall letter number the federal safety agency recall 16v‑244. I called nissan dealer at sw freeway to make an appointment to fix the problem. They told me there is no part to fix it yet. I called the dealer second time one week after the first time. They told me the same answer. I received the second recall today 7/30/2016 with different problem. The recall number the federal safety agency recall 16v‑380. I called the nissan dealer right after I received the second recall. They told me there is no part to fix the problem. I am really concern and worry about these. The second recall is regarding about "the brake stop lamp switch may have been installed out of specification". I think this is very dangerous and risky for the drivers and the passengers. Who are responsible for the injury or the death of the drivers and passengers (especially for myself and my family members)? Please solve these recall asap before the issue occur. Thanks!
After less than 20000 miles on new pathfinder, rear brakes and tires needed replacement, were down to minimal safe manufacturers specification, verified independently by 2 auto repair places. Both service locations called this kind of wear excessive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission began to jerk and slip gears. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under a manufacturer's voluntary recall related to reprogramming the transmission control unit. In addition, the front and rear passenger side wheel bearing were replaced on two separate occasions. The front and rear brakes were also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
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.
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.
I have experienced an increased in brake, every time I hit slightly the gas pedal on my 2013 nissan pathfinder platinum..and I was driving around 15 to 20 miles/hour, I don't know why nissan has put in the market a car with so many bugs.
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?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to vibrate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The wheel bearing was replaced four times on separate occasions. In addition, both front and rear brakes were replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
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