2025 Nissan Pathfinder: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773842 (filed 10/26/2026): “I own a 2025 nissan pathfinder with approximately 12,800 miles. during inspection on 10/26/2026 at nissan riverside, the dealer found the rear brake pads had gone metal to metal — no brake pad material left — which caused damage to the rear rotors, requiring replacement of both pads and rotors. no d…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772304 (filed 10/20/2026): “On july 18 2026, i was stand still on south bound tampa ave and norfhoff, city of northridge ca .when suddenly car it accelerated from "auto hold" i push my service brake but dont response, and unfortunately rear end then car front on me, after the collision the car going in reverse in accelerated w…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765592 (filed 09/20/2026): “At approximately 10,444 miles, while driving under normal operating conditions, the vehicle began emitting an unexpected, severe friction sound while braking, which rapidly escalated to a harsh metal-on-metal grinding noise. a physical safety inspection by an authorized dealer service center reveal…”
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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Sources
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