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2020 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
15%of 53 total for the year
Median mileage
28,920miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder, 15% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,920 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving on august 30 approximately 7:45on my vehicle's brakes applied by itself without me applying the brakes.at the time I was only you 20 MPH.I notified Nissan,and I'm still waiting for them to get back to me about this safety issue.the vehicle is only 6 weeks old.my vehicle is a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.I need help.thanks.I was driving on a local street.”

NHTSA complaint #11361565, filed 2020-09, 798 miles

“When I was driving in a parking lot I heard a very high pitch noise. I put my window down to hear what it was. The sound was very concerning especially because I have less than 3k miles on my car. I took it to the dealership they said they weren't sure why it was making the noise... (it stopped about a mile away from the dealership) but they said my car was leaking brake fluid. I would of never known my car was having these issues if I didn't heard that noise. I haven't had the car even for 3 months yet & it already having problems.”

NHTSA complaint #11327192, filed 2020-06, 2,700 miles

“I have a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SL with under 70k miles. I had an awful squeal start, upon stopping. I had a private shop say I needed brakes, pads and rotors. And this began the issue. This was in 22-23. It is currently Oct 24, and I have had 3 sets of brakes pads and rotors. When this began the dealership told me my brakes were wearing and near needing replacement. So I had been alerted by them initially. There are zero warning lamps. Vehicle is available for inspection anytime.”

NHTSA complaint #11620731, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, she observed a beeping sound, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake switch, ABS control module, and the AEB sensor needed to be replaced after two months. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,139.”

NHTSA complaint #11589851, filed 2024-05, 55,139 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, the ABS, traction control, and the Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited for several minutes before restarting the vehicle, and the warning lights were off. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11642376, filed 2025-02, 87,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026320%
20251119%
20242630%
20232221%
20223526%
2020815%
20191418%
20182127%
2017116%
20161413%
2015268%
2014427%
2013678%
201229%
2011613%
201025%
2009514%
200893%
200751%
200691%
2005182%
20041522%
20031312%
200274%
2001115%
20001110%
199966%
19981510%
1997157%
1996159%
1995116%
199455%
199336%
199213%
199113%
199013%
198917%

Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine
17 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

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