| Issue ID | 1038531 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10563495 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 08/02/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | @nissan found a nearly fatal software bug in the 2009 nissan pathfinder. When the key is not recognized and you continue to drive as the vehicle will allow, the brake system can fail and it feels like you lost the brakes! To fix pull over after mashing the brakes to the floor to get the truck to stop, turn off and turn back on with the physical key in the ignition. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUNRISE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18UX9CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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