10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,837 miles

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problem #16

Jul 232018

Pathfinder

  • 60,300 miles
My brake light would not go off. It caused my car to stall as I was driving, it eventually shut off and drained my battery. It was really scary. I took my car in for service at the Nissan dealership. They did a diagnostic test. As a result they replaced my switch assy. Stop lamp and relay. I was really upset to pay for a service that I did not cause. Especially when there was a recall out for the same model, make and of my car I did share with the Nissan customer service my issue.

- Harrisburg,, PA, USA

problem #15

May 312018

Pathfinder

  • 62,000 miles
While stationary and moving my vehicle brake lights have stayed on even when I am out of the car and the car is off. I had an incident in which the ignition button was able to be turned on without my foot being on the pedal, as if the brake pedal was already pressed. The car stutters to accelerate after braking. I worked to have this addressed through Nissan after seeing a recall with similar issues on this year and model. Nissan rejected fixing the problem due to my VIN number not being associated with that recall. I had a diagnostic run by my local Nissan dealer which stated that the brake control and push button stater switch need replacing. I reference NHTSA campaign number: 16V380000 as similar to my case.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #14

May 012018

Pathfinder

  • 40,000 miles
The vehicle frequently fails to accelerate following the application of the brakes for a period of 10-30 seconds. The dealership has informed me this is due to a defective "brake switch" that is common in the Pathfinder. The defect causes an unsafe and potentially deadly condition when merging into traffic.

- Pittsford, NY, USA

problem #13

Apr 242017

Pathfinder

  • 69,000 miles
The transmission in my 2014 Pathfinder has been a problem since I purchased it. I have dealt with replacing computer components in the transmission, fixing faulty braking systems that cause the car to shutdown, and a transmission that was finally replace only to fail roughly 4 weeks later! the government should stop allowing Nissan to sell any car with a cvt transmission to consumers. They are unsafe and will cause a fatality wreck due to malfunctions. Nissan refuses to replace or repurchase my vehicle even though this has been an ongoing ordeal as far back as 2015. Most recently my car transmission does not change gears properly. When I slow down and try to accelerate the car will either shudder and fail to go past 20mph. Additionally I have experienced the transmission violently jerk while driving on the highway. I had to reduce my speed due to traffic, and when I tried to accelerate the car began to make a jerking motion where the speedometer jumped to 60mph and immediately feel to 20mph. The car went through this cycle for almost one minute.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #12

Jan 232017

Pathfinder

  • miles
Our vehicles braking system fail to properly work. We took it into the dealership they say nothing was wrong but I am having a hard time stopping my vehicle when in motion.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #11

Mar 102017

Pathfinder

  • 47,000 miles
Brake switch needed to be replaced due to brake lights remaining on/illuminated even when brake was not suppressed. Brake lights remain on when in motion as well as when the vehicle is stationary and also when the vehicle is off. As a result, there is no way for one to determine if/when the brakes are being applied. This issue also prevents the vehicle from accelerating. Both of these issues cause significant safety risks.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #10

Jan 062017

Pathfinder

  • miles
ABS braking went on and stayed on, comepletely shutting down brakes for distance of 100 feet, causing me to roll through stop sign narrowly missing several pedestrians and other vehicles.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #9

Oct 032016

Pathfinder

  • 30,000 miles
Brakes are prematurely worn and makes noise. At times the vehicle shudders unexpectedly which leads to pulling off the road to inspect the vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #8

Sep 292015

Pathfinder

  • 19 miles
Parking lever.... depressed to floor, and still, brakes do not hold vehicle in place, but slides on incline!,,, also the two windshield columns right and left, are too larger/wide, decreasing visibility, and establishing a wider "blind spots."

- Bklyn, NY, USA

problem #7

Aug 012014

Pathfinder

  • 4,000 miles
1) my drievr side door level broke unable to exit vehicle. 2) vehicle sometimes takes a long time to stop without warning. 3) on a curve while brking or from brake to acceleration the vehicle stutters or hesitates to go. Almost hit several times because as I lightly hovered the brake while turning or in straight line it hestiates to provide acceleration. (dealer said nothing they can do for this)they need codes I was told. 4) all brake pads and rotors both went bad before 25,000 miles. 5) right front bearing went bad at approx 6000 miles causing accelerated tires wear (I had to buy new tires) at 10K miles on a 60-75K tire. 6) passenger side air bag warning light stays on all the time(currently had car in they said they were getting a part) I average 10-12K a year and park in a large open driveway.

- Blasdell, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 042015

Pathfinder

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owned a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 50 mph attempting to engage the brakes, the brakes malfunctioned without any warning and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. The passenger of the contact's vehicle and the driver of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries. Medical attention was not received. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle exhibited the failure listed in NHTSA campaign number: 15V012000 (service brakes); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 4,000.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 042015

Pathfinder

  • 4,076 miles
I was traveling at approx 50 mph with 4-5 car lengths between the vehicle in front of me. The vehicle in front on me hit his brakes at which time I hit my brakes. My brakes did not respond when I hit them so I released the brake peddle and hit the brakes again. When I made impact with the vehicle in front of me I was still traveling at approx 35-40 mph.

- Staten Island , NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 192014

Pathfinder

  • 2,646 miles
We were stopped in traffic on the downhill portion of a city street when we were hit from behind by a Nissan pickup traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour. We were approximately 10-12 feet behind the car in front of us as we'd stopped early due to wishing to leave room to move up in case of imminent impact (we could see the vehicle come fast and not slowing enough). My foot was on the brake and we were not moving at the time. The impact disengaged our brakes (my foot was still on the pedal and it was fully depressed). We hit the car in front of us at an angle and continued to roll forward for approximately 100 yards with no way of stopping. After pumping the pedal a few times the brakes once again engaged and I was able to stop the vehicle. I had the brakes checked the previous week by the Nissan dealership I had purchased the vehicle from and they advised me there were no issues with the brakes. I feel that the brakes failed on this vehicle based on my past experiences in similar rear end collisions and have grave concerns about a defect.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 052014

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • 7,500 miles
TL * the contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while approaching a stop light the brakes seized and failed to engage. The steering wheel also became difficult to turn. The contact had to put the vehicle in park in order to stop the vehicle. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 7500. Updated 09/05/14 updated 09/12/2014

- Holtsville, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 082013

Pathfinder

  • 3,039 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13V445000 (electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic) and scheduled an appointment with the dealer for recall repairs. Before the contact could have the vehicle serviced and while driving approximately 10 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact then crashed into a nearby pole. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The front end of the vehicle was damaged. The contact experienced the consequence mentioned in the recall prior to having the vehicle serviced. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 3,039.

- West St. Paul, MN, USA

problem #1

Nov 052013

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • 1,600 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph down a steep hill, she attempted to decelerate but the brakes failed to engage. The contact also stated that the emergency brake failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the brake, engine, and key error warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 1,600. Updated 03/05/14 also, the check engine light illuminated, and power to the vehicle was lost.

- Union, OH, USA