2018 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder, 32% of that year's 77 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 16,000. Two ABS-related recalls (18V601000 and 19V807000) cover this model year, and one crash was reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 25
- 32% of 77
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 16,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Forward radar sensor repeatedly reports "unavailable due to obstruction," disabling automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
- False forward collision warnings trigger on bridges or when passing overhead road signs, even with no obstacle present.
- ABS, traction control, and emergency brake warning lights come on intermittently, sometimes returning after the ABS actuator recall repair was completed.
- Automatic braking or sudden unexpected braking occurs at highway speed with no clear cause.
- Automatic emergency braking activates in a turn near other vehicles, causing the driver to lose steering control and hit a guardrail.
When 2018 Nissan Pathfinder brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 13, 2019, latest Mar 27, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 19V807000Nov 8, 2019Brakes391,479 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
- NHTSA 18V601000Sep 7, 2018Brakes215,124 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Risk: A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Brakes complaints by Pathfinder model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- NHTSA lists 25 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Pathfinder, which is 32% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Yes. Two Nissan recalls, 18V601000 and 19V807000, cover ABS actuator issues on the 2018 Pathfinder, both instructing owners to park outside due to risk.
- At what mileage do 2018 Pathfinder brake problems usually appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 16,000 at the time of failure for brake-related complaints on this model year.
- Did the 2018 Pathfinder brake issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records one crash tied to brake complaints for the 2018 Pathfinder, with no reported fires or injuries.