2013 Nissan Pathfinder Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 17,300 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes failed” (8% of reports).
- 62service brakes complaints
- 17,300median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 5%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Nissan Pathfinder service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Pathfinder | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Pathfinder | 9 | 17% | 5,000 |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 24 | 28% | — |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 20 | 19% | — |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 33 | 24% | 21,259 |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 6 | 13% | 1,749 |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 10 | 13% | 40,000 |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 19 | 24% | 16,000 |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 11 | 6% | 24,000 |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 11 | 10% | 51,175 |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 24 | 7% | 47,827 |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 38 | 7% | 52,299 |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 62 | 7% | 17,300 |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% | 64,000 |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 5 | 11% | 86,000 |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% | 79,500 |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 5 | 14% | 82,292 |
| 2008 Pathfinder | 6 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 2007 Pathfinder | 3 | 1% | 111,500 |
| 2006 Pathfinder | 6 | 1% | 85,000 |
| 2005 Pathfinder | 7 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2004 Pathfinder | 3 | 4% | 103,000 |
| 2003 Pathfinder | 4 | 4% | 123,000 |
| 2002 Pathfinder | 3 | 2% | 96,070 |
| 2001 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2000 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% | 132,000 |
| 1999 Pathfinder | 3 | 3% | 204,000 |
| 1998 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% | 200,000 |
| 1996 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% | 169,235 |
| 1995 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:software; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. 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.
Risk: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Service brakes
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Rear sub frame near radial rod on drivers side of vehicle has corroded through without warning. Vehicle is unstable during breaking menuvers and pitches towards on coming traffic. Sudden loss of control or collision could occur without notice during breaking.
When I push on break it doesnât engage to Release car from park.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Nissan Pathfinders have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (7% of the 890 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 17,300 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes failed”, in 5 of 62 complaints.
Other 2013 Nissan Pathfinder problems
- Power Train problems (370)
- Air Bags problems (177)
- Engine problems (105)
- Structure problems (83)
- Electrical System problems (50)
See all 2013 Nissan Pathfinder problems or service brakes problems across all Pathfinder years.