2013 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 8%of 891 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,150miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 8% of the 891 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,150 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brake lights stay on and vehicle has loss of power when trying to accelerate and the when brake lights go off it goes back to full power. This is a known issue with this model but it appears my VIN number isn't covered although it has the same issues as other 2013 Nissan pathfinders. I have less than 61000 miles on the vehical.”
NHTSA complaint #11258955, filed 2019-09, 65,000 miles“My VIN number did not show in recall however over 80,000 vehicles had same problem I am having. The break light switch, electrical relay is sticking and caused break lights to be on when car is turned off and I am not in the car. Then when driving break lights come on and I am not pressing the breaks. Also the car would not go when should and I have to hit the gas paddle again to make it move. Scary getting on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11166486, filed 2019-01, 162,000 miles“When I attempt to drive the vehicle after a full stop, or when proceeding at a slow rate of speed, by applying pressure to the gas pedal, the car does not move. I have to lift my foot and reapply pressure to get the car to move forward. Nissan has changed the brake sensor, however, that made the problem worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10575428, filed 2014-03, 17,000 miles“When I would park on a hill the parking brake would not hold the car and the car would roll backwards until the parking pawl was engaged so the transmission was holding the car on the hill. In an emergency situation the parking brake would not be able to stop the car. Took car to the dealer and parking brake was adjusted. Now, no problems holding the car on a hill. Nissan should have checked this before giving me the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10496172, filed 2013-02, 300 miles“I have experienced an increased in brake, every time I hit slightly the gas pedal on my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder platinum..and I was driving around 15 to 20 miles/hour, I don't know why Nissan has put in the market a car with so many bugs.”
NHTSA complaint #10716923, filed 2015-05, 50,650 milesRelated recalls
- 21V020000Jan 20, 2021Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2015
- 16V380000May 31, 2016Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013–2014
- 13V139000Apr 12, 2013Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013. The front brake…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 2013, Infiniti JX 2013
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 20% |
| 2025 | 11 | 19% |
| 2024 | 26 | 30% |
| 2023 | 22 | 21% |
| 2022 | 35 | 26% |
| 2020 | 8 | 15% |
| 2019 | 14 | 18% |
| 2018 | 21 | 27% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 7% |
| 2013 | 67 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 22% |
| 2003 | 13 | 12% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
371 complaintsAir bags
177 complaintsOther or unknown
111 complaintsEngine
105 complaintsBody and structure
83 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
54 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsVehicle speed control
47 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology