2013 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 74 brake complaints for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 8% of its 890 total complaints, with 12 crashes and 10 injuries reported. Nissan issued recall 13V139000 for an improperly cast front brake torque member on vehicles built December 3, 2012 through January 29, 2013.
- Brakes complaints
- 74
- 8% of 890
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 17,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal sinking to the floor or feeling abnormally low when depressed, with no stopping response.
- Several drivers report sudden brake failure at low speeds (10-25 mph) leading to rear-end collisions with other vehicles or fixed objects.
- Some owners felt a delayed or abrupt brake engagement, causing the vehicle to crash into the vehicle ahead.
- A few complaints mention the brake pedal seizing entirely while driving at moderate speed.
- Owners also report a spongy pedal and shaking or vibration through the brakes after service visits, with the pedal sometimes dropping partway before any braking pressure is felt.
- One owner linked persistent brake shaking to a front-end vibration that dealers dismissed before the recall was issued.
When 2013 Nissan Pathfinder brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 17, 2012, latest Jun 22, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 13V139000Apr 12, 2013Brakes19,258 vehicles
Service brakes
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.
Remedy: 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.
Brakes complaints by Pathfinder model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have a brake recall?
- Yes. Recall 13V139000, reported April 12, 2013, covers 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles built December 3, 2012 through January 29, 2013 for an improperly cast front brake torque member that caused structural weakness. Dealers inspect the manufacturing date and replace the part if needed.
- How common are brake complaints for the 2013 Pathfinder?
- NHTSA lists 74 brake complaints for this year, making up 8% of the 890 total complaints filed for the 2013 Pathfinder.
- Have brake problems on the 2013 Pathfinder caused crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 12 crashes and 10 injuries linked to brake complaints on the 2013 Pathfinder.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 Pathfinder?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints is 17,300 miles.