2016 Nissan Pathfinder service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Every year when it warms up, the brakes fade. I've had new pads, rotors, new fluid. Still have brake fade. Took it to mechanic, he tried a new master cylinder. Still have brake fade. This is a known issue for these vehicles. Something needs to be done. Nissan needs to be held liable for their…”
filed May 2, 2023
“Vehicle was entering the drive way when the brake peddle went to the floor and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle went over a patio and struck an above ground pool. The pool was destroyed. The vehicle stopped after hitting the pool and came to rest with the front tires off the wall of the…”
filed Oct 4, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 7 | 16% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 19 | 26% |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 19 | 19% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 32 | 24% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 6 | 12% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 19 | 25% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 11 | 6% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 23 | 7% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 38 | 7% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 62 | 7% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.