2019 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, 20% of its 76 total complaints for the year. Two crashes are linked to brake problems, and one related recall (campaign 19V807000) covers the ABS actuator.
- Brakes complaints
- 15
- 20% of 76
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes during freeway exits or at speeds near 40 MPH.
- Several complaints describe the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system engaging unexpectedly or braking falsely at highway speed, which owners attribute to a faulty radar sensor.
- Owners report ABS, traction control, and check engine warning lights illuminating together, sometimes paired with the instrument cluster going black.
- One owner reported brake pads wearing out repeatedly within a few months along with a missing retaining pin and leaking brake fluid.
- Owners describe the stop lamp switch failing, which triggered ABS warning lights and required dealer replacement.
- Some incidents describe the vehicle failing to decelerate sufficiently before impact, resulting in collisions.
When 2019 Nissan Pathfinder brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 7, 2019, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 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.
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 2019 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- NHTSA lists 15 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Pathfinder, which is 20% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder?
- Yes. Campaign 19V807000, reported November 8, 2019, covers replacement of the ABS actuator on 2017-2019 Pathfinder vehicles that were previously recalled and left unrepaired. It does not carry a do-not-drive order but does advise parking outside.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Pathfinder?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 70,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower or higher mileage.
- Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2019 Pathfinder?
- NHTSA data links 2 crashes to brake-related complaints for the 2019 Pathfinder. No fires or injuries are recorded in this category.
- How does the 2019 Pathfinder's brake complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's 20% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than the 2018 model's 32% but higher than the 2017 model's 8%, based on NHTSA's model-year breakdown.