2014 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems

Brake lights staying on and when pressing down on gas no acceleration. Car stalls and when pressing on gas again acceleration accrues.. very dangerous

NHTSA ID

11645174

Incident

Feb 25, 2025

Pressing the gas pedal from a full stop resulted in no car accleration (aside from normal car rolling forward from taking foot off of brake) and no engine 'acceleration'. Only when I pressed hard enough did the car suddenly lurch forward/accelerate. This is very risky, as I had been making a turn I would potentially be blocking the incoming lane. In addition, after parking in a parking lot, and turning off the car, I noticed that the brake lights were still lit up.

NHTSA ID

11633937

Incident

Jan 2, 2025

Alternator failed, Broken Tensioner, Catalytic converters bad, Engine misfiring, Brake failure. Discovered odometer disclosure is incorrect and VIN is wrong on the inspection certification. Odometers to the best of my knowledge only move forward, not backward unless they are tampered with or the information presented is fraudulent. I could have nearly been injured fatally, when the car stopped on three separate occasions and ultimately the brakes failed. I had the car less than 1 month in my possession and out of approximately 30 days, it did not run consecutively for 7 days. This information was turned into the Virginia State Police - Office of Inspections; however, they found no fault, but this is a clear misrepresentation of vehicle identification and mileage.

NHTSA ID

11580025

Incident

Oct 25, 2022

We took are vehicle in for AC service. At this time the dealer performed a recall fix for a break relay switch. After the supposed recall was corrected we had issues. The issues were loss of power after pressing and releasing brake. The other issue was having to make multiple attemps to start car. They happen at random moments after driving vehicle over 25 miles in city driving. The dealer claime and charged 2.5k dollars to replace a transfer transmission part. This was not the issue and we still lose power after braking. The main problem is we didn't have these issue until the dealer made the supposed repairs. There are no error codes for any issues with the vehicle. I don't think the recall procedure was completed or was not completed properly.

NHTSA ID

11571445

Incident

May 15, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The contact stated that the failure recurred on a raining day, causing the vehicle to glide. The air bag, traction control, and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the brakes were replaced. The contact stated that she also replaced the tires; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V445000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing inaccurate fuel gauge reading. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle shut off due to the lack of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an unknown repair was completed. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing an electrical failure. The contact stated that the headlights and the interior lights were dim and would flicker intermittently. Additionally, the power train warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11543465

Incident

Mar 8, 2022

Mileage

60,000 mi

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10190203-0001.pdf The car shook with and we got the above errors with vehicle speed 30 miles. THe ABS, brake and skid and other lights came on screen with 4WD error At this speed on a bridge with rain and wind to lose ABS is a risk, there was perceived loss of power train and and skid luckily no accident and we pulled the car over to safety what if was higher speed in rain/snow so writting this and also that nissan has a technical bulletin but not covered under nHtSA for them replace for free. THis was all sudden with shake. just like the picture in the https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10190203-0001.pdf We like to know if this is recall and is covered and to be paid by dealer or we have to out of pocket and if NTSB can help us and consumers recover this from Nissan or Nissan should do a safety recall on this part.

NHTSA ID

11511975

Incident

Mar 14, 2023

June 2021 I brought my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder in for routine maintenance. I was informed there was a recall for the 'Brake Switch'. I had not received notice for this recall but east Charlotte Nissan insisted it get done. Until this date I had NO problems with this vehicle. Right after the recall was done I was driving thru a round-a-bout, tapped the brakes and then had NO Acceleration. There was a semi-truck on my bumper and I had no where to go. I immediately brought the vehicle back to EC and they insisted it was my transmission. They said they found no issues and charged me for work that was not necessary. I continued to brake down 4 more times pulling my trailer from NC to ME. Two incidents were on I81N. I had semi-trucks all around me. Panicked!! I had the vehicle into 4 different dealers, 6 different times. They could not fix the issue. I asked Berlin City Nissan to at least replace the recall parts. They did. My vehicle totally broke down this time, again going thru a round-a-bout. Every light on the dash was flashing. I had no control of the vehicle but was able to roll onto the sidewalk. I was too afraid to drive this vehicle any further. I called a tow truck. Several dealers explained they had seen this already and thought they could repair. None Could. Marc Motors sent that vehicle off to auction, as is!!! I have nightmares of some mom breaking down with her kids in the car. I have filed complaints with Nissan, 10 different departments. Nissan Corporate is telling me the NHTSA is responsible for the Nightmare Nissan has caused me and have 'brushed me off'. I am now in a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder and have identified 3 different issues with the vehicle. One of which is very dangerous. Not sure where to go next. I have all the documentation to back up my claim. Can you help?

NHTSA ID

11439328

Incident

Jun 24, 2021

After dealership replaced the stop lamp switch and brake pedal position switch, they came back in less than 20 miles to say that the noise from my brakes was from the master cylinder and brake booster. A bill of over $1600 in which I feel is in no way my responsibility but Nissan and dealership rejected my request for assistance. I was hoping that the recall resolved the noise and shifting issues I have been complaining about to two Nissan dealership for almost 2 years. All of my Nissan vehicle services have been completed by Nissan dealerships including oil changes, brakes pads and rotors, battery replacement amongst other devices/ parts. I am a loyal customer to Nissan but disappointed in their response to this bill.

NHTSA ID

11425896

Incident

Dec 16, 2019

THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID

11399683

Incident

Mar 8, 2021

I GOT NEW TRANSMISSION AND DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I HAD TO PAY FOR ALTERNATOR BATTERY AND FUEL PUMP AND AFTER I GOT MY CAR BACK NOT TO MENTION THE DEALERSHIP STOLE EVERYTHING FROM MY CAR AND MY CAR WAS AS TILL THE SAME AND THEY SAID MY WARRANTY WAS UP AND I BARELY DROV E IT AROUND AND IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN

NHTSA ID

11390112

Incident

Jan 22, 2021

Mileage

35 mi

VEHICLE JUDDERED AND 'SHUT OFF' WHILE WIFE WAS DRIVING. BRAKES FAILED AS WELL. LUCKILY, SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE COVERED UNDER (AT LEAST) RECALL NTB16-1206 AND BULLETIN NTB17-039H. NISSAN WAS CONTACTED AND REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. NISSAN CASE # 42605042.

NHTSA ID

11378685

Incident

Dec 2, 2020

Mileage

132,000 mi

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAVING ISSUES. WHEN I AM AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE PEDAL CONTINUES TO GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR. AM CURRENTLY HAVING IT FIXED BY A AUTO REPAIR COMPANY

NHTSA ID

11340852

Incident

Dec 30, 2019

Mileage

60,000 mi

VEHICLE MAKES A CONTINUOUS WHINING/WIND NOISE WHILE IN MOTION AND WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS NOT ENGAGED (DEALERSHIPS STATE THAT THEY CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE ISSUE). THE TRANSMISSION WAS CHANGED BACK IN 2017 BUT IS NOW JUDDERING AND SLOW TO ACCELERATE.THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING PUMP MAKING A VERY LOUD WHINING NOISE, NO WARNING LIGHTS NOR LEAKS, AT CORRECT LEVEL FOR FLUID. REPLACED NEW TOYO TIRES AT 20,000 MILES.

NHTSA ID

11340548

Incident

Jun 26, 2020

Mileage

69,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED.. ISSUE OCCURS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND AT REST, INCLUDING WHEN THE VEHICLE IS POWERED OFF. THE ISSUE HAS LED TO BATTERY DEPLETION. THE PROBLEM OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY WITH RELATIVE FREQUENCY (MULTIPLE TIMES PER MONTH. *TR

NHTSA ID

11330701

Incident

Jun 24, 2020

Mileage

52,598 mi

BRAKE LAMP RELAY WENT BAD AND BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, RUNNING, DRIVING. ON OR OFF. THERE IS A RECALL ON SOME PATHFINDERS, BUT OURS IS NOT ONE. HAD TO PAY TO REPAIR MYSELF. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED TO ALL PATHFINDERS.

NHTSA ID

11267871

Incident

Jul 9, 2019

Mileage

52,000 mi

2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A FENCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *JS

NHTSA ID

11267471

Incident

Aug 13, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER SLID DOWN UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL TO ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ASHEBORO NISSAN (1635 E DIXIE DR, ASHEBORO, NC 27203, (336) 625-2500) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN THAT MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

NHTSA ID

11254049

Incident

Aug 30, 2019

Mileage

74,000 mi

I HAD 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER AND MY VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND PASSED WITH NO ISSUES IN JUNE 2019. THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, I DROVE ALL MORNING WITH NO TYPE OF INCIDENTS. MY NIECE, WHO LIVES ON A HILL WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME AND I PICKED HER THAT MORNING FROM HER HOUSE. SHE HAD TO RETURNED TO HER HOUSE LATER THAT MORNING FOR AN ITEM SO I DROVE BACK UP THE HILL, WAITED FOR HER IN HER DRIVEWAY, LEFT HER HOUSE AND AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HILL I REALIZED THAT MY BRAKES WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, MY EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED AND THEN ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY DASHBOARD TURNED ON. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WASN'T WORKING AND I COULDN'T STOP THE CAR. I KEPT PRESSING MY BRAKES AND NOTHING WAS HAPPENING. IT JUST KEPT GOING! AT THAT POINT, I LOOKED AROUND TO SEE THE BEST PLACE TO CRASH. I CAME DOWN THE HILL CROSSED OVER ONE OF THE MAIN ROADS AND STEERED MY CAR INTO A FENCE AND WE HIT A TREE. ALL OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS GRATEFUL THAT BOTH MY NIECE AND I HAD NO MAJOR INJURIES. MY VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAD NO ISSUES WITH MY BRAKES IN THE PAST! I DID FIND OUT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE SOFTWARE IN THE 2013 AND 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDERS MODEL-YEARS AND THERE WAS A RECALL. I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE IN 2014 HOWEVER I NEVER GOT A RECALL NOTICE. I ALSO HAD MY VEHICLE SERVICE AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND BRAKE SOFTWARE FAILURES WAS NEVER COMMUNICATED TO ME. SOMETHING WENT TERRIBLY WRONG WITH MY BRAKES OR THE SOFTWARE THAT DAY.

NHTSA ID

11252540

Incident

Aug 13, 2019

SOMETIMES MY PATHFINDER DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN I AM TRYING TO DRIVE AFTER A STOP SIGN OR A RED LIGHT, BUT SOMETIMES IT WILL EVEN HAPPEN WHEN I'M TURNING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. IT'S INTERMITTENT, SO IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME.

NHTSA ID

11221285

Incident

Jun 18, 2019

Mileage

65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED ANDERSON NISSAN OF RALEIGH (LOCATED AT 9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617, (919) 324-3443) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. ALSO, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

NHTSA ID

11210619

Incident

May 28, 2019

Mileage

57,000 mi

DRIVING 25 MILES AN HOUR ON A TOWN ROAD ACCELERATING AND THE CAR STARTS TO SLOW DOWN EVEN IF I CONTINUE TO PUSH THE GAS PETAL. THE CAR SLOWS DOWN ALMOST COMPLETELY BEFORE I TAPPED THE BRAKES AND THEN THE CAR SHOT AND REVVED FORWARD WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PETAL. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER THE CAR IS SHUT OFF. IT DOES LILE MULTIPLY TIMES A DAY AND I KNOW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON ELECTRIC RELAY FOR STICKING, MY CAR IS HOWEVER NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL. THIS BEGAN IN MARCH AND IS MAKING IT UNSAFE TO TURN LEFT IN FEAR OF THE CAR NOT ACCLERATING DURING ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ID

11197190

Incident

Mar 11, 2019

Mileage

60,000 mi

CAR SOMETIMES DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN MERGING OR AT A STOP LIGHT PRESS ACCELERATOR AND CAR DOES NOT MOVE HAVE ALMOST BEEN REARENDED A FEW TIMES DEALER SAID BRAKE LGHT SWITCH WAS FAULTY

NHTSA ID

11197143

Incident

Apr 12, 2019

Mileage

63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE. TIM DAHLE NISSAN SOUTHTOWNE (11155 JORDAN GATEWAY, SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095, (801) 495-3800) STATED THAT THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS STILL ACTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL REAGRDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

NHTSA ID

11184918

Incident

Mar 6, 2019

Mileage

47,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE ACCELERATOR WOULD SUDDENLY NOT RESPOND BECOMING A LIFE HAZARD TO MY FAMILY AND MYSELF AND ALSO OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND MY VEHICLE; THE CRUISE CONTROL ALSO STOP OPERATING WHEN THIS OCCURS. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED AND WITH THE CAR BEING OFF.

NHTSA ID

11181152

Incident

Feb 11, 2019

Mileage

54,306 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD OCCASIONALLY ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANCIRA NISSAN (LOCATED AT 10835 I-10, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230, (210) 714-2040) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V380000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11124706

Incident

Sep 6, 2018

Mileage

60,000 mi