AEB WARNING WITH ONE OR MORE CURRENT DTCS STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL UNIT 2, AND/OR THE LASER/RADAR CONTROL UNIT IF YOU CONFIRM The front radar is inoperative, the AEB warning is displayed, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored as CURRENT: · U2752-88 for “Ethernet circuit” stored in the ADAS control unit 2, · U275F-88 for “Ethernet circuit” stored in the LASER/RADAR (DISTANCE SENSOR) control unit, OR · C2589-86 for “TCM” stored in the LASER/RADAR (DISTANCE SENSOR) control unit, AND/OR · C258E-86 for “ABS” stored in the LASER/RADAR (DISTANCE SENSOR) control unit. ACTION 1. Confirm the current Distance Sensor control unit part number. 2. Reprogram the Distance Sensor control unit, i
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Nissan Pathfinder brakes problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder have filed 16 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Pathfinder | 7 |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 23 |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 16 |
| 2024 Pathfinder (this page) | 16 |
What stands out
Brakes accounts for 22% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 5 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Fig
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of 2024 Nissan Pathfinders are reporting rear brake pads wearing completely or nearly metal-to-metal between 12,000 and 27,000 miles with no aggressive driving, towing, or off-road use—while front pads remain in good condition. This uneven wear pattern appears across multiple units. One owner notes the rear pad part number is shared with the lighter Altima sedan, possibly undersized for the Pathfinder's 4,600+ lb curb weight and 6,000 lb towing capacity.
One complaint specifically alleges Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system malfunction causing unprompted rear brake application and sudden deceleration without driver input. Another owner reports automatic braking in cruise control mode becoming unexpectedly aggressive.
Dealerships consistently inform owners the wear is "normal" and decline warranty repair despite failure occurring well within the 36,000-mile factory warranty period. Some owners have had rear rotors resurfaced at 19,000 miles, only to need full replacement shortly after. Nissan Consumer Affairs uniformly classifies the issue as customer-paid wear and tear without diagnostic investigation. A class action lawsuit was filed in October 2025 against Nissan North America citing identical rear brake failure across 2022–2024 Pathfinders. The pattern suggests either undersized rear brake components for vehicle weight or a systemic electronic brake control issue.
Same Nissan Pathfinder brakes reports on nearby years: 2022 · 2023
Failure modes owners describe
Premature rear brake pad wear
Rear brake pads worn completely or nearly completely at mileage between 12,000 and 27,000 miles, while front pads remain in good to like-new condition. Uneven wear pattern indicates disproportionate braking force on rear axle relative to pad capacity. Owners report normal, non-towing, non-aggressive driving with no prior brake issues.
When: 12,000–27,000 miles; some owners report rotor resurfacing needed as early as 19,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rear brake pads completely or nearly worn; Front brake pads remain in good condition with normal wear; Uneven wear between left and right rear pads reported in some cases; Brake noise and roughness during braking in one case
Repairs/costs cited: Rear brake pad replacement; rear rotor resurfacing or replacement at 19,000–27,000 miles. One owner faced rotor replacement twice in 41,000 miles total. Dealers have declined warranty repair, classifying failure as normal wear and tear.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan Consumer Affairs and dealerships classify premature wear as normal wear and tear despite failure occurring within 3-year/36,000-mile factory warranty period. Warranty diagnostic or repair consistently refused. Class action lawsuit filed: [XXX] v. Nissan North America, Inc., Case No. 3:25-cv-01183, filed 10/13/2025.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system malfunction
One owner alleges EBD system causing unprompted, aggressive application of rear brakes without driver input, resulting in sudden, unpredictable deceleration and extreme rear brake pad wear (measured at 2mm) while front pads remain like-new. Owner also reports automatic braking in cruise control mode getting unexpectedly aggressive when approaching other vehicles.
When: Unspecified mileage for EBD malfunction; brake wear documented at unspecified mileage in cruise control scenario
Symptoms owners cite: Unprompted, aggressive rear brake application without driver input; Sudden, unpredictable deceleration in traffic; Automatic braking in cruise control mode becomes unexpectedly aggressive; Extreme, rapid, and uneven rear brake pad wear
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs performed. Dealers and Nissan Consumer Affairs refused to perform warranty diagnostic on the electronic brake system.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership and Nissan Consumer Affairs refuse to perform warranty diagnostic on EBD system, insisting issue is customer-paid wear and tear rather than investigating underlying electronic malfunction.
Synthesized from 16 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The rear brakes are fully worn after 12k miles from purchased, by searching on internet, it seems a common issue but not being responded from Nissan yet.
VIN: [XXX] Vehicle: 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Defect Description: The vehicle is experiencing a critical safety defect in its Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system, causing unprompted, aggressive application of the rear brakes. Safety Risk: The aggressive, automatic braking occurs without driver input or obstruction, creating an immediate crash risk due to sudden, unpredictable…
Had brakes trouble with your 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 16 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 19,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Nissan/Pathfinder.
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