2024 Nissan Pathfinder: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11774351 (filed 10/29/2026): “Bought the car with 31000 miles. year of the ca is 2024. bought it from honda of kenosha. carfax states they have done a 176 point inspection.. during test drive everything was normal. after buying the car and driving on [xxx] to milwaukee, the car wonders left and right following groves on the road…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770010 (filed 10/08/2026): “I am reporting premature and potentially abnormal rear brake wear on my 2024 nissan pathfinder with approximately 19,600 miles. during an inspection, the nissan dealership (nissan city of red bank) measured the rear brake pads at only 1 mm, while the front brake pads measured 6 mm. the dealership r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765899 (filed 09/21/2026): “Legend nissan service states at 13,623 miles my vehicle needs rear brake pads & rotors resurfaced. they initially stated they will pay for parts, but i will have to pay for labor. i have been driving for over 40 years & never had a vehicle need brakes & rotors at 13,623 miles. this is a manufacturer…”
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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