2020 Nissan Pathfinder: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11642376 (filed 02/12/2025): “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 war…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11621825 (filed 10/24/2024): “My 2020 nissan pathfinder sl has once again developed problems with the emergency forward brake system. the abs aeb was replaced in january 2024 at southwest nissan in weatherford tx . today, [xxx] the aeb light came back on. this is also the second time i have had to replace the brake light locate…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11620731 (filed 10/19/2024): “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 …”
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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