2016 Nissan Pathfinder brakes problems

Filed May 2, 2023 · Brakes · AR

Every year when it warms up, the brakes fade. I've had new pads, rotors, new fluid. Still have brake fade. Took it to mechanic, he tried a new master cylinder. Still have brake fade. This is a known issue for these vehicles. Something needs to be done. Nissan needs to be held liable for their faulty brake systems. Someone can get hurt or killed. Nissan should be forced to open a safety recall! Sitting at red light or stop signs, pedal sinks to floor and vehicle starts moving. How many complaints is it going to take???? I've seen a lot of owners complaining about this exact issue!

Filed Apr 21, 2023 · Brakes · 64,175 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 45 MPH and coming to a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact pumped the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped; however, the braking distance was extended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into the nearest gas station where the vehicle started jerking for a minute after coming to a stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal was making an abnormal suction sound while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the abnormal suction sound was most likely due to the brake booster and brake master cylinder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,175.

Filed Mar 18, 2022 · Brakes · 32,200 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that the failure had since been consistent whenever the brake pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,200.

Filed Oct 4, 2020 · Brakes · 72,780 miles · PA · crash

Vehicle was entering the drive way when the brake peddle went to the floor and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle went over a patio and struck an above ground pool. The pool was destroyed. The vehicle stopped after hitting the pool and came to rest with the front tires off the wall of the patio.the front right of the vehicle was resting on the uni-body frame just behind the front tires.

Filed Oct 3, 2020 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · CA · crash

Brake fade. Coming to a stop brake pedal will fade causing the pedal to touch floor forcing you to let off and reapply the brakes. When stopped at intersection brake pedal slowly goes to floor causing vehicle to start moving resulting in collision with vehicle in front

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 62,000 miles · WI

The electric cooling fan bearings failed at 62,000 miles. The nissan dealership that diagnosed the problem stated that it is common for this vehicle to experience this part failure. I replaced at my own expense with an aftermarket assembly that has a lifetime warranty. It doesn't make sense to replace with another nissan part that will fail in another 50,000 +/- miles. Also, brake pedal will fade when stopped at an intersection with 62,000 miles on vehicle. The nissan dealership checked all brake components and could only surmise it must be the master cylinder. They even contacted nissan for their opinion, which they too suggested replacing the master cylinder. After two brand new master cylinders, the problem has not been fixed and will be an ongoing issue for my vehicle. Also, the rear A/C lines that travel underneath the vehicle developed a hole at one of the mounting points. Lost all freon on two occasions by the time the dealership found the leaking area. The dealership stated that this too is common on this vehicle style and is a design flaw. With freon being bad for the evironment, one would wonder how a manufacturer would be allowed to let this happen.

Filed May 12, 2020 · Brakes · 52,575 miles · CA

While stopped at a street light, the brake pedal went down to the floor and the car started moving forward. I had to pump the brake to stop the car and put it in park. Very close to rolling into the intersection.

Filed May 4, 2020 · Brakes · 52,350 miles · CA

Intermittent brake system issue. While stopped, the brake pedal will fade causing the car to creep and the brake pedal goes to the floor forcing driver to release and reapply brake to stop vehicle from moving. Happens mostly when car is hot and has been driven for hour or more. Nissan dealership diagnosed and found no fluid leak. Recommended replacing master cylinder. Cylinder replaced and issue persists.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · CA

While coming to a stop brake pedal will fade causing the pedal to touch the floor and forcing the driver to release and reapply brakes. Also while using cruise control on the highway, the vehicle begins to rapidly accelerate and de-accelerate causing a 'jerking' motion

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 nissan pathfinder. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving 50 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later taken to an independent mechanic for body repairs. The insurance company had the vehicle towed to sheehy nissan of glen burnie (located at 7232 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, (410) 754-1777), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 32615475. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.