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2023 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder, 20% of its 104 total complaints, with median failure mileage at 21,000 miles. No related recalls exist for this issue.

Brakes complaints
21
20% of 104
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
21,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report premature rear brake pad and rotor wear, often needing replacement between roughly 12,500 and 30,000 miles.
  • Some drivers describe the brake pedal sinking to the floorboard with delayed stopping response.
  • Several owners say rear brakes wear out faster than front brakes, which they consider abnormal.
  • Some report the automatic emergency braking (AEB) warning light activating with specific error codes.
  • A few owners describe repeat rear rotor and pad replacements on the same vehicle within a short ownership period.

When 2023 Nissan Pathfinder brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2023, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2023Apr 2024Jul 2024Apr 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026; peak May 2024 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Pathfinder model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20102 (5%)
  2. 20116 (13%)
  3. 20123 (13%)
  4. 201374 (8%)
  5. 201441 (7%)
  6. 201532 (10%)
  7. 201614 (13%)
  8. 201714 (8%)
  9. 201825 (32%)
  10. 201915 (20%)
  11. 20206 (13%)
  12. 202234 (25%)
  13. 202321 (20%)
  14. 202424 (30%)
  15. 20259 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?
NHTSA shows 21 brake complaints for the 2023 Pathfinder, making up 20% of its 104 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder brakes?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this brake issue on the 2023 Pathfinder.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 21,000 miles.
Have brake complaints led to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these brake complaints on the 2023 Pathfinder.
What specific brake issues do owners describe?
Owners describe premature rear pad and rotor wear, uneven front-to-rear wear, a soft or sinking brake pedal, and AEB warning light activations.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.