10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,779 miles

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problem #40

Aug 052017

Pathfinder

  • miles
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.

- Greenwich, CT, USA

problem #39

Jan 012015

Pathfinder

  • miles
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.

- Hurricane, WV, USA

problem #38

Aug 312017

Pathfinder

  • 57,000 miles
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.

- Oakdale, MN, USA

problem #37

May 012017

Pathfinder

  • 55,000 miles
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.

- Edgerton, WI, USA

problem #36

Nov 012016

Pathfinder

  • miles
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 NHTSA 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.

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #35

Jul 052016

Pathfinder

  • 43,000 miles
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.

- Woodland, CA, USA

problem #34

Apr 222016

Pathfinder

  • 77,000 miles
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.

- Greenvale, NY, USA

problem #33

Jul 262016

Pathfinder

  • miles
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?

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #32

Jul 302016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Few weeks ago, I received a recall letter number NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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!

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #31

Jan 292016

Pathfinder

  • 19,800 miles
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.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Feb 052014

Pathfinder

  • 8,000 miles
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.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #29

Nov 282014

Pathfinder

  • 10,000 miles
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.

- Moses Lake, WA, USA

problem #28

Jul 062015

Pathfinder

  • 44,854 miles
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.

- Mableton, GA, USA

problem #27

May 162015

Pathfinder

  • 50,650 miles
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.

- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA

problem #26

Mar 102015

Pathfinder

  • 6,282 miles
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?

- Dunnellon, FL, USA

problem #25

Feb 062014

Pathfinder

  • 27,000 miles
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.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #24

Jan 212015

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • 30,900 miles
While driving my 2013 Pathfinder at slow speeds, the vehicle would lose power and not accelerate. It has happened about 10+ times in the last two weeks. The latest time I was making a left hand turn yielding to on coming traffic. The vehicle would not accelerate and stalled in the middle of oncoming traffic. The Pathfinder was moving about 5-10 mph. The oncoming vehicle approaching had to slam on their brakes so they didn't hit us (I had 6 kids in the car). The Pathfinder then kicked in and stalled at the following light around 1/4 mile down the road. It is intermittent and hasn't happened since. Pathfinder is currently at the dealer and they say that they have it fixed by a brake switch replacement. The regional consumer specialist from Nissan na assigned to us stated he was not aware of any acceleration problems at all in Pathfinders.

- American Fork, UT, USA

problem #23

Jul 022014

Pathfinder

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal seized causing a multiple vehicle crash. A police report was filed. The number of injuries was unknown. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 11,000.

- Rockville Ceter, NY, USA

problem #22

Jun 182014

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 8,000 miles
We first got a recall notice, and took the vehicle to the dealership. I asked them that other than the recall I needed them to see why the brakes on the vehicle squeak on occasions. They said everything was good and that the brakes didn't have anything. When my wife got in a vehicle collision a couple of days ago she had my 2 daughters 3 and 4 with her. The airbags in our vehicle didn't deploy and the other vehicles did. My wife was going 15 mph but the other vehicle was going about 65 mph. Thanks to god nobody in the vehicle got severely hurt other than scratches and bruises. The vehicle was not totaled and will be repaired, I am really concern for my family's safety driving this vehicle.

- Imperial, CA, USA

problem #21

Jun 112014

Pathfinder

  • 14,000 miles
I have a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, bought it on January 2013, the past 4 months, I noticed the front end of the car shaking, I had previously brought the car in for 3 months check up, clay Nissan rotated the tires and since then the brakes felt like shaking, I mentioned the error to them, but they said it's okay, today I brought it back for the recall- the car appears like it wants to cut off suddenly and they are telling me I need rotors in the front and the back, to me this appears to be a defect in the rotors- there is no way a 2013 car needs rotors in the front and the back.

- Brockton, MA, USA

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