2018 Nissan Pathfinder: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11579820 (filed 03/27/2024): “While driving the car it randomly turns off and turns back on it also jerks initially. all lights on the dashboard turn off and back on, speakers make a loud boom sound! have experienced the car not starting. bought a new battery thinking that was the issue, it wasn't.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11534425 (filed 07/25/2023): “Front collision shuts off intermittently for no reason. causes cruise control to shut off immediately and disabled collision avoidance breaking. if cruise is on and approaching slower vehicle car will not slow down causing driver to break aggressively.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11516938 (filed 04/13/2023): “The stop lamp switch has become contaminated with silicon off-gassing from silicon-based grease used in surrounding components in close proximity. this is causing the car to not start, not able to switch gears, and break light is not turning on.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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