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2001 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension
46
Other
41
Steering
35
Fuel System
22
Engine
16
Structure
15
Speed Control
11
Brakes
11
Electrical
9
Airbags
9
Seats
8
Tires
8
Visibility
4

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 26, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE ENTERING A PARKING SPACE APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, TH...
Oct 17, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS EXPERIENCED TWO EVENTS WHERE THE BRAKES HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE FIRST EV...
Jun 20, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHILE PARALLEL PARKING VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARD AND HIT A BRICK WALL WHILE THE BRAKES WAS...
Mar 12, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEXHAUST MANIFOLD. I HAD TO CALL NISSAN HQ BACK BOTH TIMES JUST TO GET AND ANSWER THAT YES IT IS COVE...
Oct 12, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWE PURCHASED A NEW NISSAN PATHFINDER (VIN #[XXX]) IN JULY 2001 FROM WHITE PLAINS NISSAN, INC. IN WHI...
Jul 4, 2002SERVICE BRAKESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...
Sep 29, 2001SERVICE BRAKES, AIRPREMATURE WEAR AND WARPAGE OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. I HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE 34,000 MILES AND HA...
Dec 9, 2000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICEXCESSIVE EFFORT NEEDED TO ENGAGE BRAKING SYSTEM. WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHER THAN 30 MPH SPEEDS OR ...
Dec 1, 2000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTHERE IS AN EXTREMELY LONG AMOUNT OF BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL( APPROX 1/2 WAY TO FLOOR) BEFORE THE BRAKES ...
Nov 4, 2000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKES FELT VERY SPONGY WHICH CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND MA Y RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER ...
Nov 4, 2000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICABS BRAKE SYSTEMS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM AUTOMOBILES OR THE OWNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE THEM REMOVE...

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