Nissan Pathfinder: Brake System - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Brakes :: Brake System / Symptom Diagnosis / Noise, Vibration and Harshness (nvh) Troubleshooting

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS	Symptom			Reference
	BRAKE
	Noise	Shake	Shimmy, Judder
Pads damaged	×	—	—	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Pads uneven wear	×	—	—	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Shims damaged	×	—	—	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor imbalance	—	×	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor damage	—	—	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor runout	—	—	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor deformation	—	—	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor deflection	—	—	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor rust	×	—	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Rotor thickness variation	—	—	×	Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection Refer to Inspection
Transfer: TY92B	×	×	—	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Rear propeller shaft: 3FCJ-CVJ	×	×	—	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Rear final drive: R145	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Front axle	×	×	×	Refer toNVH Troubleshooting Chart
Rear axle	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Front suspension	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Rear suspension	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Wheel and tire	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Steering	×	×	×	Refer to NVH Troubleshooting Chart