2022 Nissan Pathfinder: Rear brake failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Pathfinder report: rear brake failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 15,400 miles.
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints for the 2022 Pathfinder in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768441 (filed 10/02/2026): “At 15,000 miles both rear brakes and rotors worn down at 90% which is abnormal for any vehicle. some sort of defect.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745568 (filed 06/22/2026): “The rear brakes on my 2022 nissan pathfinder are having unusual fast deterioration. i purchased the car at 13,000 miles and had to replace the rear brakes at 25,000 miles and now once again i am having to replace the rear brakes again at 52,000. this seems ver…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: rear brakes replaced (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $380 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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