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2014 Nissan Pathfinder · symptom sheet

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

  • 36owner reports
  • 60,000median miles
  • 5involved a crash

Newest report Feb 26, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026

36 of the 522 complaints on this car describe brake wear.

Tick what matches of 36 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (3 reports), the master cylinder (3 reports) and the ABS module (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2014 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

15V-012Jan 14, 2015
Service Brakes

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured August 14, 2014, to November 5, 2014, and 2014-2015 Nissan Rogue vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to November 15, 2014. During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.

Risk and remedy
Risk: The under-torqued fasteners may result in a brake caliper separating from the wheel assembly causing a reduction in braking performance or reduced steering control. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten any loose bolts to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
13V-445Oct 17, 2013
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

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 and remedy
Risk: The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 47,000 and 63,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“Brake lights staying on and when pressing down on gas no acceleration. Car stalls and when pressing on gas again acceleration accrues.. very dangerous”

Filed Feb 26, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 5 of 36 reports involved a crash and 8 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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