1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER Problems & Recalls
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NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1996-2004 PATHFINDER AND MODEL YEAR 1997-2003 INFINITI QX4 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, ...
The vehicle swings left to right when cruising at about any speed. When the vehicle is pulling it does not swing or sway, however once the vehicle has got up to a desired speed and you try to maintain a steady speed it starts a “death wobble” which nearly cannot hold it on correct side of the r...
The vehicle swings left to right when cruising at about any speed. When the vehicle is pulling it does not swing or sway, however once the vehicle has got up to a desired speed and you try to maintain a steady speed it starts a “death wobble” which nearly cannot hold it on correct side of the r...
The vehicle swings left to right when cruising at about any speed. When the vehicle is pulling it does not swing or sway, however once the vehicle has got up to a desired speed and you try to maintain a steady speed it starts a “death wobble” which nearly cannot hold it on correct side of the r...
I HAVE TAKEN MY NISSAN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO DECODE MY ENGINE LIGHT. I HAVE PAID FOR SEVERAL REPAIRS TO HAVE THE EVAL CODE CORRECTED. AFTER THE LAST ATTEMPT OF TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD THAT MY EVAL TUBE IS CLOGGED THROUGHOUT AND THE PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE WITH NISSAN. I'M STUCK WITH...
VEHICLE HAS A SEVERE SHIMMY WHEN LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR, EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON DRY PAVEMENT ON A STRAIGHT STRETCH OF HIGHWAY: AT AROUND 55-60 MPH, THE BACK END OF VEHICLE SWAYS VIOLENTLY, WITH NO WARNING OR APPARENT CAUSE. DRIVER FEELS THAT IF SPEED IS NOT IMMEDIATELY DE...
Mileage: 237,000
A DEFECT IN THE COATING PROCESS OF THE FILL TUBE ALLOWED ROAD SALT TO FORM RUST ON THE FUEL FILL AND OR VENT TUBE RESULTING IN FUEL VAPORS TO ESCAPE IN THE AIR AROUND THE GAS TANK. IT IS HEAVY AT TIMES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT NISSAN SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS NOTICED WHE...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V244000 (STEERING , SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND TH...
Mileage: 229,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V244000 (STEERING , SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND FROM THE DRIVER SIDE AND TH...
Mileage: 229,000
THE VEHICLE LOST STRUTS, STEERING RACK, AND HAS SERIOUS ISSUES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T NEED TO FIX. THE ENTIRE FRONT END IS FALLING APART.
Mileage: 150,000
THE VEHICLE LOST STRUTS, STEERING RACK, AND HAS SERIOUS ISSUES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY DON'T NEED TO FIX. THE ENTIRE FRONT END IS FALLING APART.
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLED VIOLENTLY ESPECIALLY WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...
Mileage: 105,000
DRIVING TRUCK GOT SO BAD IT WAS HARD TO KEEP IN ROAD..WOULD GO SIDE TO SIDE ON HIGHWAY AND TURNS WERE NOT EASY TO SAY IN LANE.TOOK TO CLARKTIRE CO ..THEY REPLACED LOTS OF PARTS AND SAID MOUNTS FOR SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE PRETTY BADLY RUSTED CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THOSE.
Mileage: 99,000
DRIVING TRUCK GOT SO BAD IT WAS HARD TO KEEP IN ROAD..WOULD GO SIDE TO SIDE ON HIGHWAY AND TURNS WERE NOT EASY TO SAY IN LANE.TOOK TO CLARKTIRE CO ..THEY REPLACED LOTS OF PARTS AND SAID MOUNTS FOR SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE PRETTY BADLY RUSTED CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THOSE.
Mileage: 99,000
DRIVING TRUCK GOT SO BAD IT WAS HARD TO KEEP IN ROAD..WOULD GO SIDE TO SIDE ON HIGHWAY AND TURNS WERE NOT EASY TO SAY IN LANE.TOOK TO CLARKTIRE CO ..THEY REPLACED LOTS OF PARTS AND SAID MOUNTS FOR SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE PRETTY BADLY RUSTED CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THOSE.
Mileage: 99,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT REDUCED SPEED AND WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...
Mileage: 130,000
STEERING SHAFT WAS BROKEN IN 2011 ( REPLACED WITH USED PART ) STEERING SHAFT WAS BROKEN IN 2013 ( REPLACED WITH NEW NISSAN ORIGINAL PART) STEERING SHAFT WAS BROKEN 10 2014 (REPLACED WITH NEW NISSAN ORIGINAL PART) CORRODED STRUT TOWER. STEERING SHAFT RESTING ON THE CORRODED STRUT TOWER/ STEERING ...
Mileage: 227,345
THE TRAILER ARMS FAILED. THIS IS WHAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE STEADY AND WILL CAUSE THE TRUCK TO SWAY OR HULA HOOP THE REAR END. I REPLACED THEM MYSELF $160.00 FOR THE PARTS 3HOURS UNDER THE CAR. ALSO REPLACED THE SHOCKS 5 DAYS LATER. RIDES LIKE NEW. LOOKS LIKE THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTING OUT. HOPE THEY O...
Mileage: 198,000
THE FRAME, INCLUDING CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND BODY HAS EXTENSIVE RUST. THE SUSPENSION IS CAVING INTO THE CHASSIS DUE TO EXTENSIVE CHASSIS RUST. THE RUST IS NOT DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OF VEHICLE. IT IS DUE TO INADEQUATE COATING TO PREVENT RUST. THE VEHICLES OF SAME MODEL (YEAR) OF OTHER MAKES HAV...
Mileage: 128,000
THE FRAME, INCLUDING CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND BODY HAS EXTENSIVE RUST. THE SUSPENSION IS CAVING INTO THE CHASSIS DUE TO EXTENSIVE CHASSIS RUST. THE RUST IS NOT DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OF VEHICLE. IT IS DUE TO INADEQUATE COATING TO PREVENT RUST. THE VEHICLES OF SAME MODEL (YEAR) OF OTHER MAKES HAV...
Mileage: 128,000
THE VEHICLE STARTS SWAYING DANGEROUSLY, AT A SPEED OF 20 MPH . AT A HIGHER SPEED THE CAR WILL STARTS BACK SWAYING AND FISH TAILING AND WOULD FLIP SPECIALLY ON A WET ROADS, NO CONTROL TO IT. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
THE VEHICLE STARTS SWAYING DANGEROUSLY, AT A SPEED OF 20 MPH . AT A HIGHER SPEED THE CAR WILL STARTS BACK SWAYING AND FISH TAILING AND WOULD FLIP SPECIALLY ON A WET ROADS, NO CONTROL TO IT. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
THE ROUND RUNNING BOARDS ARE RUSTING SEVERELY AND POSE A DANGER TO ANYONE ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS ITEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Mileage: 70,003
WHEN I DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRUCK WILL START TO ROCK AND FISHTAIL AT RANDOM AND ERRATIC TIMES CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLES EXPERIENCE WITH THIS SAME INCIDENT AND FEEL NISSAN SHOULD CORRECT THERE ENGINEERING FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
AT AROUND 120000 MILES THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY. MECHANICS COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SWAY IS TO TAP THE BRAKES OR ACCELERATE. HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN AND IS DOWNRIGHT SCARY AT TIMES. ALSO THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY / FRAME IS EXTREMELY CORRODED. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT CORRODE...
Mileage: 120,000
AT AROUND 120000 MILES THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY. MECHANICS COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SWAY IS TO TAP THE BRAKES OR ACCELERATE. HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN AND IS DOWNRIGHT SCARY AT TIMES. ALSO THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY / FRAME IS EXTREMELY CORRODED. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT CORRODE...
Mileage: 120,000
AT AROUND 120000 MILES THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY UNCONTROLLABLY. MECHANICS COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SWAY IS TO TAP THE BRAKES OR ACCELERATE. HAPPENS QUITE OFTEN AND IS DOWNRIGHT SCARY AT TIMES. ALSO THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY / FRAME IS EXTREMELY CORRODED. VEHICLE SHOULD NOT CORRODE...
Mileage: 120,000
AT RANDOM... THIS PATHFINDER WILL GO INTO A CRAZY DEATH WOBBLE, TO THE POINT TO WERE IT WANTS TO PUT YOUR HEAD AND THE HEADS OF YOUR CHILDREN THREW THE WINDOWS. I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS IN THE CAR. BUT YET THE PROBLEM REMAINS. MY CAR IS AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP RIGHT NOW RACKING UP A BILL THAT I C...
Mileage: 120,000
AT RANDOM... THIS PATHFINDER WILL GO INTO A CRAZY DEATH WOBBLE, TO THE POINT TO WERE IT WANTS TO PUT YOUR HEAD AND THE HEADS OF YOUR CHILDREN THREW THE WINDOWS. I HAVE REPLACED THE SHOCKS IN THE CAR. BUT YET THE PROBLEM REMAINS. MY CAR IS AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP RIGHT NOW RACKING UP A BILL THAT I C...
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FA...
Mileage: 127,000
VEHICLE SWAYS VERY BAD DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION AND STOP IF YOU PUSH THE BRAKE OR SPEED UP. FEELS REALLY DANGEROUS AND FOUND OTHERS WITH SAME VEHICLE AND SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
EXTREME REAR END WOBBLE (SWAY) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Mileage: 94,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE DISPLAYED HAVING A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL IN THE FUEL GAUGE AND WAS DRIVEN SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO FUEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START IF IT WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE OR DOWNHILL POSITION. THE VEHI...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED A SEPARATION OF THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STRUT. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE MAN...
Mileage: 183,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 170,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER A SPEED BUMP AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 170,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000 (STEERING:COLUMN). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE D...
Mileage: 166,600
I BOUGHT MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER A FEW MONTHS AGO AS MY SECOND VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK SOME 30 MILES ONE WAY. I CAN'T DRIVE IT MORE THAN UP THE STREET BECAUSE IT HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE SWAYING DEFECT WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. IT IS SO BAD THAT IT FEELS LIKE AN AMUSEMENT P...
I BOUGHT MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER A FEW MONTHS AGO AS MY SECOND VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK SOME 30 MILES ONE WAY. I CAN'T DRIVE IT MORE THAN UP THE STREET BECAUSE IT HAS DEVELOPED A SEVERE SWAYING DEFECT WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. IT IS SO BAD THAT IT FEELS LIKE AN AMUSEMENT P...
PLEASE NOTE THAT NISSAN DEALERSHIP ONLY PATCHED UP THE STRUT TOWER. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DISPLAY PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. I AM AFRAID TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE REPAIR SERVICES THAT WERE COMPLETED AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN TURNERVILLE N.J. *TR
PLEASE NOTE THAT NISSAN DEALERSHIP ONLY PATCHED UP THE STRUT TOWER. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DISPLAY PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. I AM AFRAID TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE REPAIR SERVICES THAT WERE COMPLETED AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN TURNERVILLE N.J. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V435000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE...
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000(SUSPENSION:FRONT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHEET METAL THAT WAS USED TO COVER THE RUST ON THE STRUT TOWER PER THE RECALL WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT WHEN DRIVING UNDER...
97 PATHFINDER SAFETY PROBLEM WITH REAR SUSPENSION LINKS. SIDE TO SIDE SWAY. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO FLIP .ARE THESE PARTS DEFECTIVE? ARE THEY OF INFERIOR QUALITY? THIS CAN CAUSED AN UNSAFE CONDITION ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SEAMS LIKE NISSAN USA IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. SERVICE BULLETIN...
Mileage: 170,000
I RECEIVED NISSAN CAR RECALL PROGRAM(11V24400) AND GOT INSPECTION AT LOCAL NISSAN DEALER(NISSAN NORTH AMERICA,INC. NY) ON 07/14/11. THE INSPECTION REPORT SHOWING MY CAR "FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON LEFT STRUT" SINCE LAST YEAR(07/14/11) INSPECTION NISSAN DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY SERVICE OF MY CAR PROBLE...
I RECEIVED NISSAN CAR RECALL PROGRAM(11V24400) AND GOT INSPECTION AT LOCAL NISSAN DEALER(NISSAN NORTH AMERICA,INC. NY) ON 07/14/11. THE INSPECTION REPORT SHOWING MY CAR "FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON LEFT STRUT" SINCE LAST YEAR(07/14/11) INSPECTION NISSAN DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY SERVICE OF MY CAR PROBLE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT). T...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT). T...
Mileage: 130,000
THIS WAS A MULTICAR ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE PATHFINDER DRIVEN BY MY SON. THE PATHFINDER WAS STOPPED BEHIND ANOTHER CAR (A PRIUS) AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN THE PATHFINDER WAS REAR-ENDED BY A SUV AT FULL SPEED (NO ATTEMPT TO BRAKE). THE SHOCK FROM BEHIND WAS SO VIOLENT THAT THE PATHFINDER HIT THE PRIUS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000 (...
I MOVED TO CHARLESTON SC IN JUNE OF 2007 FROM RICHMOND VA. I BEGAN TO HEAR A CLICKING SOUND WHENEVER I WOULD TURN A CORNER OR TURN STEERING WHEEL TO PARK OR LEAVE DRIVEWAY ABOUT A YEAR AGO. EVERYTIME I TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE OR MAINTENANCE, I WOULD TELL MECHANIC. IT WASN'T UNTIL MAY OF 2011 ...
Mileage: 136,000
I MOVED TO CHARLESTON SC IN JUNE OF 2007 FROM RICHMOND VA. I BEGAN TO HEAR A CLICKING SOUND WHENEVER I WOULD TURN A CORNER OR TURN STEERING WHEEL TO PARK OR LEAVE DRIVEWAY ABOUT A YEAR AGO. EVERYTIME I TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE OR MAINTENANCE, I WOULD TELL MECHANIC. IT WASN'T UNTIL MAY OF 2011 ...
Mileage: 136,000
I MOVED TO CHARLESTON SC IN JUNE OF 2007 FROM RICHMOND VA. I BEGAN TO HEAR A CLICKING SOUND WHENEVER I WOULD TURN A CORNER OR TURN STEERING WHEEL TO PARK OR LEAVE DRIVEWAY ABOUT A YEAR AGO. EVERYTIME I TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE OR MAINTENANCE, I WOULD TELL MECHANIC. IT WASN'T UNTIL MAY OF 2011 ...
Mileage: 136,000
I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER STRUT TOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY. ON THE RECALL NISSAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CERTAIN STATES THAT USES ROAD SALT CAN DEVELOP CORROSION THAT CAN LEAD TO STEERING DAMAGES. HOWEVER, THE RECALL LETTER THAT WAS SENT TO ME WAS STATING THAT MY V...
I RECEIVED A RECALL FOR MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER STRUT TOWER HOUSING ASSEMBLY. ON THE RECALL NISSAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CERTAIN STATES THAT USES ROAD SALT CAN DEVELOP CORROSION THAT CAN LEAD TO STEERING DAMAGES. HOWEVER, THE RECALL LETTER THAT WAS SENT TO ME WAS STATING THAT MY V...
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STRUT TOWERS CORROSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DETERIORATION OF THE STRUTS CAUSED VERY NOTICEABLE SHIMMYING AND SWAYING OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS IN MOTION. THE CORROSION OF THE STRUTS WAS SO SEVERE, THAT THE CONSUMER NEEDED TO REPLACE TH...
I HAD TO PAY TO REPAIR THE STRUT HOUSING SHEET METAL, THAT WAS GRINDING AGAINST THE STEERING ARM, ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS APPROXIMATELY--AND I AM WAITING TO GET THE RECEIPT,AS IT WAS PAID BY CREDIT CARD---$1340.00. WAS THE NAME OF THE REPAIR SHOP,. THE REPAIR WA...
I HAD TO PAY TO REPAIR THE STRUT HOUSING SHEET METAL, THAT WAS GRINDING AGAINST THE STEERING ARM, ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS APPROXIMATELY--AND I AM WAITING TO GET THE RECEIPT,AS IT WAS PAID BY CREDIT CARD---$1340.00. WAS THE NAME OF THE REPAIR SHOP,. THE REPAIR WA...
I HAD TO PAY TO REPAIR THE STRUT HOUSING SHEET METAL, THAT WAS GRINDING AGAINST THE STEERING ARM, ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE COST OF THE REPAIR WAS APPROXIMATELY--AND I AM WAITING TO GET THE RECEIPT,AS IT WAS PAID BY CREDIT CARD---$1340.00. WAS THE NAME OF THE REPAIR SHOP,. THE REPAIR WA...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED AN INSPECTION THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT STRUT TOWER AS BEING CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FA...
Mileage: 134,000
(NOTICED PROBLEM END OF 2007/ BEGINNING 2008 AND AGAIN IN 2011) I HAVE LOW MILEAGE ON PATHFINDER AND IT IS ONLY DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AND IN TOWN. FIRST NOTICED WHEN DRIVING SPEEDS OVER 50 AND DURING SHIFTING ON HIGHWAY. VERY SLOPPY STEERING CONTROL, PATHFINDERS REAR SWAYING, SKIPPING AND JERKING S...
Mileage: 55
(NOTICED PROBLEM END OF 2007/ BEGINNING 2008 AND AGAIN IN 2011) I HAVE LOW MILEAGE ON PATHFINDER AND IT IS ONLY DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AND IN TOWN. FIRST NOTICED WHEN DRIVING SPEEDS OVER 50 AND DURING SHIFTING ON HIGHWAY. VERY SLOPPY STEERING CONTROL, PATHFINDERS REAR SWAYING, SKIPPING AND JERKING S...
Mileage: 55
(NOTICED PROBLEM END OF 2007/ BEGINNING 2008 AND AGAIN IN 2011) I HAVE LOW MILEAGE ON PATHFINDER AND IT IS ONLY DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY AND IN TOWN. FIRST NOTICED WHEN DRIVING SPEEDS OVER 50 AND DURING SHIFTING ON HIGHWAY. VERY SLOPPY STEERING CONTROL, PATHFINDERS REAR SWAYING, SKIPPING AND JERKING S...
Mileage: 55
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANICS REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS...
Mileage: 128,000
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR POSSIBLE CORROSION OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE STRUT TOWER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IN OCTOBER 2009, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LINE FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID TO DRAIN FROM THE SYSTEM RESULTING IN MINIMAL BRAKING AC...
I WAS EXPERIENCING SWAYING IN MY REAR END AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAD A MECHANIC INSTALL NEW LINK BUSHINGS AND LINK RODS, BOTH UPPER AND LOWER. DUE TO RUST THE SECURING BOLTS AND BUSHINGS HAD TO BE TORCHED OUT. THIS IS VERY STRANGE AND MUST BE DUE TO INFERIOR PARTS SINCE I LIVE IN NEW MEXICO, A VERY...
Mileage: 123,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT) WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN TO WOBBLE EXCESSIVELY. THE REPAIR WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE THE STRUT HOUSING. THE CONTACT SPOKE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD TO BRING...
Mileage: 150,000
MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER HOUSING WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AND REALIZED THIS WAS WHAT WAS BEHIND THE ISSUE. *TR
MY FRONT DRIVERS SIDE STRUT TOWER HOUSING WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AND REALIZED THIS WAS WHAT WAS BEHIND THE ISSUE. *TR
RUST/CORROSION IN UNIBODY AT LOWER CONTROL ARM/STRUT ASSEMBLY ON 97' NISSAN PATHFINDER PASSENGER SIDE. THE PROBLEM/FAILURE IS EQUIVALENT IN SEVERITY TO THE SITUATION NISSAN IS RECALLING FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. (PE11004) ALSO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000). IF THE CORROSION BECOMES SEVERE ENOU...
Mileage: 157,000
RUST/CORROSION IN UNIBODY AT LOWER CONTROL ARM/STRUT ASSEMBLY ON 97' NISSAN PATHFINDER PASSENGER SIDE. THE PROBLEM/FAILURE IS EQUIVALENT IN SEVERITY TO THE SITUATION NISSAN IS RECALLING FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. (PE11004) ALSO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000). IF THE CORROSION BECOMES SEVERE ENOU...
Mileage: 157,000
RUST/CORROSION IN UNIBODY AT LOWER CONTROL ARM/STRUT ASSEMBLY ON 97' NISSAN PATHFINDER PASSENGER SIDE. THE PROBLEM/FAILURE IS EQUIVALENT IN SEVERITY TO THE SITUATION NISSAN IS RECALLING FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE. (PE11004) ALSO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V244000). IF THE CORROSION BECOMES SEVERE ENOU...
Mileage: 157,000
THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER HAS BROKEN OFF FROM RUST ON THE FRAME AND IS PUSHING UP AGAINST THE HOOD. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AT ALL AND AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE I WAS FORCED TO GO OUT AND PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT...
Mileage: 109,000
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT TOWER RUSTED AND FAILED, DROPPED 4 INCHES, IN CONTACT WITH BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, NEAR STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE QUIT ON INTERSTATE, SMOKE IN CABIN, COMPUTER BURNED, WIRES TO RELAY BOX OVER LEFT STRUT WORN AND SHORTED, BLOWN FUEL INJECTOR RELAY FUSES . MECHANIC SAYS UNSAFE T...
Mileage: 190,000
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT TOWER RUSTED AND FAILED, DROPPED 4 INCHES, IN CONTACT WITH BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, NEAR STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE QUIT ON INTERSTATE, SMOKE IN CABIN, COMPUTER BURNED, WIRES TO RELAY BOX OVER LEFT STRUT WORN AND SHORTED, BLOWN FUEL INJECTOR RELAY FUSES . MECHANIC SAYS UNSAFE T...
Mileage: 190,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO EXHIBIT GRINDING NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DRIVER AND HE NOTICED THAT THE STRUT TOWER WAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE W...
Mileage: 154,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER WITH MICHELIN CROSS TERRAIN TIRES, LINE SIZE 265/70/R15 (N/A). THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIZE TIRE BLEW. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST A WALL AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE...
Mileage: 180,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACTS HOME WHERE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE FRONT STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY...
Mileage: 180,000
I HAVE A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER, IT IS GRINDING AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT YET BECAUSE IT IS TOO COSTLY. THERE IS A RECALL ON 1996-2004 PATHFINDERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM HOWEVER BASED ON MY VIN MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. NISSAN DOES RECOMMEND THAT I TAKE IT TO A DEALE...
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER ABOUT TO COLLAPSE DUE TO SEVERE ROT. *TR
Mileage: 191,000
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER ABOUT TO COLLAPSE DUE TO SEVERE ROT. *TR
Mileage: 191,000
LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER, AND FRAME RUSTED AWAY CAUSING STRUT TO HIT STEERING SHAFT. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HITTING HOOD. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Mileage: 108,000
LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER, AND FRAME RUSTED AWAY CAUSING STRUT TO HIT STEERING SHAFT. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HITTING HOOD. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Mileage: 108,000
LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER, AND FRAME RUSTED AWAY CAUSING STRUT TO HIT STEERING SHAFT. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HITTING HOOD. VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Mileage: 108,000
AT THIS TIME, THIS HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THERE IS SEVERE FRAME RUST THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FRAME RUST OCCURS ALONG THE REAR AXLE, STEERING COLUMN, AND VARIOUS OTHER LOCATIONS ALONG THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED DUE ...
HIT A POTHOLE AND THEN STARTED HEARING A NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN NOTICED THAT MY ODOMETER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE I FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT TOWER HAD A LARGE RUSTED OUT AREA AND THAT THE SPOT WELDS OF THE PANELS WERE SEPA...
Mileage: 94,249
HIT A POTHOLE AND THEN STARTED HEARING A NOISE FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN NOTICED THAT MY ODOMETER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE I FOUND THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT STRUT TOWER HAD A LARGE RUSTED OUT AREA AND THAT THE SPOT WELDS OF THE PANELS WERE SEPA...
Mileage: 94,249
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE MCPHERSON STRUT WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED T...
Mileage: 130,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER LE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A SMALL HILL, THE CONTACT MADE A RIGHT TURN AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME BUT THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL COLLISION CENTER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INF...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING ABNORMALLY AND BECOMING UNUSUALLY UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SI...
Mileage: 109,443
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY SWAY BACK AND FORTH WHEN DRIVING AT LEAST 55 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT WOULD REMOVE HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD FEEL AS IF IT WERE HYDROPLANING. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING AROUND A C...
Mileage: 200,000
I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING IN MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND I HAD EXPERIENCED SOME RESISTANCE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, SO I BEGAN TO INSPECT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEEL WELLS. I FOUND THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE SHOCK TOWER HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE ...
Mileage: 194,000
I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING IN MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND I HAD EXPERIENCED SOME RESISTANCE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, SO I BEGAN TO INSPECT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND WHEEL WELLS. I FOUND THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE SHOCK TOWER HAS ALMOST COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE ...
Mileage: 194,000
I AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO AN ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 10/10/08 INVOLVING MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER VIN#[XXX] , AND 5 OTHER VEHICLES INCLUDING MY OWN 2ND CAR. ALL OF WHICH WERE PARKED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE STREET. THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY MY PATHFINDER'S GAS PEDAL FAILURE WHICH CAUSED IT TO STA...
TL- CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE DRIVER STATES SHE WAS RECENTLY TRYING TO SELL HER VEHICLE SO SHE WENT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE A CAR-FAX DONE ON HER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATES THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT HER VIN NUMBER WAS COMING BACK STATING THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SOLD WITH C4C IN ...
Mileage: 133,332
OUR 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER DEVELOPS A REAR ROCKING MOTION (SWAY, WOBBLE) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT WOULD CLEARLY PUT THE VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL IF NOT QUICKLY STOPPED, WHICH CAN USUALLY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY LETTING OFF THE GAS. THIS HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY AND REPEATEDLY, SOMETIMES EVEN AT LOWER SPEEDS (IN...
Mileage: 170,000
NISSAN WILL NOT HONOR VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR POSSIBLE FUEL TANK PROBLEM SEE NTB07-078 FUEL FILLER TUBE CORROSION. THE CAR EXHIBITS ALL THE SYMPTOMS (HEAVY FUEL SMELL AROUND FILLER) BUT THEY REFUSE TO LOOK AT IT REF CASE# CREATED AT THEIR CUSTOMER CENTER 1-800-NISSAN1 FIELD REP WONT AUTHORIZE DIAG...
1997 PATHFINDER WOBBLES IN THE REAR WILDLY AT TIMES, USUALLY WHEN I HIT THE ACCELERATOR. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
97 PATHFINDER SAFETY PROBLEM WITH REAR SUSPENSION LINKS. SIDE TO SIDE SWAY. ALMOST CAUSED VEHICLE TO FLIP IT IS SO BAD. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. WHY HAS THE NHTSA NOT DONE SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM! DANGEROUS??? *TR
Mileage: 98,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH AND SOMETIMES SLOWER THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED BETWEEN 4 -5 TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED NORMALLY. WHEN THE STALLING OCCURS, THE RPMS INCREASE AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATES. AN APPO...
Mileage: 124,000
FUEL FILLER TUBE RUSTED OUT AND FELL OUT. NISSAN IS TELLING ME ITS NOT COVERED ON RECALL. ALL 1997 PATHFINDERS HAD THIS ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 143,000
VEHICLE IS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE AT HIGH SPEEDS, VERY BUMPY SUSPENSION OTHERWISE. REPLACED SHOCKS AND STRUTS, AS WELL AS ALL TIRES, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS. NISSAN HAS POSTED A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT A SIMILAR PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
THE LEFT FRONT STRUT TOWER HAS PUSHED UP INTO THE HOOD DUE TO RUST ON THE FRAME. AFTER 118,000 MILES, THE ODOMETER ON OUR 97 PATHFINDER STOPPED WORKING AND WE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A VERY LOUD BANG EVERY TIME WE HIT A BUMP WITH THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE. WE BRO...
Mileage: 118,000
TRUCK SWAYS DANGEROUSLY SIDE TO SIDE IN REAR WHILE DRIVING AT OVER 40MPH REPLACED STRUTS & SHOCKS. MECHANIC SUSPECTS REAR UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS VERY EXPENSIVE USUALLY BECAUSE OF LABOR. THESE PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF INFERIOR QUALITY. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
AFTER DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER TO THE REASON WHY MY VEHICLE WAS ACTING THE WAY IT WAS I STUMBLED UPON AN INTERNET SITE WITH OTHER PATHFINDER OWNERS DESCRIBING SAME THINGS I WAS EXPERIENCING. I OWN A NISSAN PATHFINDER XE 3.3 L 4X4. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS VIOLENT SWAYING OF THE REAR END ...
Mileage: 90,000
1997 PATHFINDER WOBBLES LEFT AND RIGHT WHEN REACHING SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. STOPPED WOBBLING WHEN RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE REPLACE THE FRONT STRUTS AND THE TWO FRONT AXLES..SAME PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND SERIOUS CONDITION AND NISSAN SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND CORRECT I...
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER REAR LINK ARM BUSHING FAILURE. *TR
REAR BUSHINGS ON NISSAN PATHFINDERS. MINE IS A 97 MODEL. THAT SWAYS AS SOON AS I HIT 65 MPH. I HAVE TO TAP ON THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATE FOR THE SWAYING TO STOP. IT STARTS AGAIN SOON AFTER. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE REAR BUSHINGS .WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/T5LSTPR5ONPC09CTLFOR ANY SOLUTIO...
Mileage: 179,000
REAR BUSHINGS ON NISSAN PATHFINDERS. MINE IS A 97 MODEL. THAT SWAYS AS SOON AS I HIT 65 MPH. I HAVE TO TAP ON THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATE FOR THE SWAYING TO STOP. IT STARTS AGAIN SOON AFTER. I LOOKED ONLINE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE REAR BUSHINGS .WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/T5LSTPR5ONPC09CTLFOR ANY SOLUTIO...
Mileage: 179,000
I HAVE A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. I EXPERIENCE VERY "HEAVY" SIDE TO SIDE SWAYING OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 55 MPH. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AT OTHER BLOGS AND NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME CONDITION. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED A TSB, (NTB98-...
Mileage: 154,568
I HAVE A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. I EXPERIENCE VERY "HEAVY" SIDE TO SIDE SWAYING OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 55 MPH. I HAVE LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AT OTHER BLOGS AND NOTICED THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME CONDITION. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS ISSUED A TSB, (NTB98-...
Mileage: 154,568
MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS THE WELL DOCUMENTED "DEATH WOBBLES" ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. APPARENTLY IT IS THE REAR BUSHINGS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE. CAUSES SEVERE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. I'VE HEARD THE SAME STORY FROM MANY NISSAN OWNERS. I'M FRIGHTENED TO EVEN SELL...
IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, I HAVE NOTICED MORE AND MORE, THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES NEAR LEFT REAR SIDE OF MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFNDER, NEAR THE FUEL CAP AREA. I HAVE ALSO BEEN GETTING A CHECK ENGINE CODE P0440. I INQUIRED WITH NISSAN ABOUT A NHTSA CAMPAIGN 07V435000, IN REGARDS TO A FAULTY FUEL FILL TUBE. ...
I READ FROM NHTSA A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE, A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER REGISTERED IN PENNSYLVANIA. I SENT AN INQUIRY TO NISSAN OF AMERICA, TO SEE IF I COULD BE PUT ON A LIST TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. IT EXHIBITS THE SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALL, I.E. GAS FUME SMELL NEAR THE FUEL TANK FILLER ON OCCASIONS....
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE (81,000 MILES); AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE SHOT; THEN A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT NO - IT WAS THE FRONT STRUTS. I HAVE SINCE FOUND A WEB SITE WITH MANY OWNERS OF THIS VINTAGE MODEL THAT TELL ME THE PROBLEM IS WI...
Mileage: 75,000
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE (81,000 MILES); AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE SHOT; THEN A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT NO - IT WAS THE FRONT STRUTS. I HAVE SINCE FOUND A WEB SITE WITH MANY OWNERS OF THIS VINTAGE MODEL THAT TELL ME THE PROBLEM IS WI...
Mileage: 75,000
97 PATHFINDER DRIVING AT 60-70MPH STARTED SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE UNCONTROLLABLY. NOTICING NOW EVEN AT SLOWER SPEEDS THE PROBLEM EXISTS. *TR
Mileage: 167,000
I HAVE A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHEN I DRIVE IT ON HIGHWAY AT AROUND 50-75 MPH, SOMETIMES THE CAR WOULD WOBBLE FOR NO REASON. IF I MOVE MY FOOT AWAY FROM THE GAS PEDAL, THE WOBBLE WOULD STOP. IT MAKES ME FEEL VERY SCARED. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS. ONE OF MY FRIENDS HAS THE SAME C...
Mileage: 85,000
CAR DEVELOPED A SIDE-TO-SIDE WOBBLE, MOSTLY IN THE REAR, AT SPEEDS FROM ABOUT 50 TO 65 MPH. WOBBLE IS NOT INDUCED BY STEERING WHEEL; IT JUST HAPPENS. IT'S WORSE WHEN CAR HAS PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEAT. THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED BY REPLACING THE CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS (OR TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS), ONLY TH...
Mileage: 114,800
I HAVE A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER THAT HAS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. AT 55-65 MPH IT SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY. IT HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THE WOBBLE IS CAUSED BY BAD BUSHINGS IN THE REAR OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THERE IS NO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THIS ...
Mileage: 112,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR GREATER, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWAYS LEFT TO RIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR STRUTS AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPLACEMENT, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, B...
Mileage: 89,000
97 NISSAN PATHFINDER - DANGEROUSLY SWAYS LEFT TO RIGHT ONCE YOU DRIVE ABOVE 60 MPH. BEEN TO REPAIRS MANY TIMES AND HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 127
I OWN A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE SUSPENSION FAILED BY SWAYING BACK AND FORTH. IT FELT AS THOUGH THE CAR WILL ROLL OVER. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WAS CLEARLY FORESEEABLE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE SWAY, I NEEDED TO DECELERATE. HOWEVER, AS I CONTINUE...
Mileage: 85,000
I HAVE A 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE. IT HAS A SEVERE WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH AND ABOVE. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE SUSPENSION ,SO I REPLACED IT. THE WOBBLE CONTINUED. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT ITWAS COMMON WITH EVERY PATHFINDER IN THE 1990'...
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER (50000 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWAY FROM RIGHT TO LEFT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO REDUCE HIS SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE SWAYING TO STOP AND REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE V...
Mileage: 50,000
THE REAR END ON MY 97 PATHFINDER SHIFTS INTERMITTENTLY AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL MANY TIMES. AFTER TAKING IT INTO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T A RECALL. I WAS VERY SURPRISED CAUSE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. *NM
Mileage: 110,000
REPORTING A VEHICLE ISSUE THAT IS KNOWN BY NISSAN "IF A 1996-98 PATHFINDER EXHIBITS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, THE CAUSE MAY BE FROM WORN BUSHING(S) IN THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER AND/OR LOWER LINKS. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE REAR AXLE ESPECIALLY DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. VEHICLE PULL...
Mileage: 91,000
REPORTING A VEHICLE ISSUE THAT IS KNOWN BY NISSAN "IF A 1996-98 PATHFINDER EXHIBITS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, THE CAUSE MAY BE FROM WORN BUSHING(S) IN THE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER AND/OR LOWER LINKS. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE REAR AXLE ESPECIALLY DURING MODERATE ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION. VEHICLE PULL...
Mileage: 91,000
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD, TERRIBLE WOBBLE ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGH WAY SPEEDS. NISSAN DID NOT KNOW WHY. I REPLACED ALL TIRES..FRONT STRUTS, LOWER BALL JOINTS..FINALLY FOUND ON INTERNET SITE, THAT THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER LINK BUSHINGS WEAR. THIS CAUSES TH...
Mileage: 93,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE OR PERFORMED A DEATH WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON 08/27/03 AND THE FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE TIRES, STRUTS, SHOCKS, AND ...
Mileage: 97,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30 TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SWAYED FROM SIDE TO SIDE OR PERFORMED A DEATH WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP ON 08/27/03 AND THE FRONT STRUTS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED THE TIRES, STRUTS, SHOCKS, AND ...
Mileage: 97,000
I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH NISSAN (AS HAS MY REGULAR MECHANIC FOR THE LAST TWO YEARS) REGARDING CHRONIC & PERVASIVE EMISSIONS PROBLEMS WITH MY SUV. MY VEHICLE IS REGISTERED WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AS CASE #5283891. AFTER THE LATEST REJECT STICKER DUE TO EMISSIONS SAFETY, A DIFFERENT MECHANIC B...
Mileage: 90,595
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60MPH OR MORE, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES AS IF THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR THE SUSPENSION, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED FOR INSPECTION...
Mileage: 138,000
FRONT LEFT STRUT TOWER IS ROTTED AND CRACKING WITHOUT ANY APPARENT REASON. THE RIGHT SIDE LOOKS BRAND NEW, YET THE LEFT SIDE IS IN DANGER OF FAILURE. *NM
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER, NO EVENT, ENGINE BURNED UP. UNDER HOOD FIRE. HAD TO REPLACE ALL COMPONENTS OR BUY A NEW ENGINE. *JB
Mileage: 175,000
#1 AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING - CAR 7 YEARS OLD- MANUAL SAYS CHECK AT 10 YEARS -NISSAN CHARGED $80.00 TO CHECK- TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $750.00 TO FIX- I REFUSED- LIGHT IS OFF SINCE THEY CHECKED IT- WAS TOLD IT WILL COME BACK ON-AIRBAG IS SUPPOSED TO WORK WHILE LIGHT IS OFF -#2 ALSO CORROSION-SUPPORT BAR...
#1 AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING - CAR 7 YEARS OLD- MANUAL SAYS CHECK AT 10 YEARS -NISSAN CHARGED $80.00 TO CHECK- TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $750.00 TO FIX- I REFUSED- LIGHT IS OFF SINCE THEY CHECKED IT- WAS TOLD IT WILL COME BACK ON-AIRBAG IS SUPPOSED TO WORK WHILE LIGHT IS OFF -#2 ALSO CORROSION-SUPPORT BAR...
NO CRASH AND NO INJURY. VEHICLE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH BEGINS TO ROCK VIOLENTLY SIDE TO SIDE. INTERNET POSTINGS DESCRIBES A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE NISSAN UNIBODY CHASSIS THAT CAUSES THIS PROBLEM. REAT BUSHINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT SAFETY PROBLEM. *NM
Mileage: 95,000
CLUTCH BAD. *JB
Mileage: 92,500
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHICH RENDERED THE AIR BAG INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
Mileage: 62,615
FIRST NOTICED PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED TO ROCK FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THIS PROBLEM SEEMED TO GET WORSE AND WAS NOTICED EVEN AT LOWER SPEEDS. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS HEAVY VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 97,000
I HAVE NOTICED A DIFFERENT SOOUND COMMING FROM THE EXHAUST. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACK. THIS IS WHY I WANT TO KNOW IF IT IS A SAFETY OR MANUFACTURE DEFECT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THE MANIFOLD WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER OR WHAT SHOULD I DO...
1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER. SWAYS AND ROCKS WHILE DRIVING. SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS AND IS SCARY WHEN IT REALLY GETS GOING. THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO A FRIEND WITH THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR PATHFINDER. MY MECHANIC HAS NOT YET DIOGNOSED BUT MY FRIENDS WAS THE TRAILER ARMS WE WORN/BENT. AS I HAVE INVESITGA...
TRAVELING 20-30MPH, REAR-ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR - SIDE PANEL WHERE THE SEAT BELT DISAPPEARS INTO BROKE APART FROM THE SIDE FRAME CAUSING ME TO COME WITHIN 5 TO 6" OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND A BRUISE ON THE BACK OF MY LEFT ARM. I NORMALLY SIT ANYWHERE FROM 12...
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF A CRACK IN THE MANIFOLD. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED BUT THE CRACK RECURRED. *AK THE FIRST MANIFOLD CRACKED AFTER 75000 MILES. THE SECOND MANIFOLD CRACKED AFTER 30000 MILES. THE CONSUMER IS...
Mileage: 75,000
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH SUDDENLY THERE WAS A CLUCKING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS STICKING OUT AT AN ANGLE. ALSO, SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP,...
Mileage: 52,000
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH SUDDENLY THERE WAS A CLUCKING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT FRONT RIGHT TIRE WAS STICKING OUT AT AN ANGLE. ALSO, SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING WAS STICKING OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP,...
Mileage: 52,000
THE GAS PEDAL STUCK AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. THIS OCCURRED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME UPON ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE SECOND TIME WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN REVERSE. THIS RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A TREE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED REAR END DAMAGE. *AK ...
Mileage: 42,840
ON SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2004, AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 DRIVING ON THE EAST BOUND LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY OHE OF THE TIRES ON MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER SHREDDED/CAME APART THE TIRE IS A BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT 265/70/15 # ELEKDCL1100. I JUST PURCHASED THE TRUCK ONE MONTH AGO, AND FROM WHAT I WAS TOLD AT TH...
REAR END OF CAR SWAYS VIOLENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, BACK AND FORTH, AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH. STARTED AT ABOUT 75,000 MILES. GOT NEW TIRES, SHOCKS AND STRUTS, EVEN DEALER WAS EITHER UNABLE ,OR UNWILLING TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM CORRECTLY. FINALLY WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT A RECENT SE...
Mileage: 75,000
AT HIGH ALTITUDES OR COLD TEMPERATURES, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE EFI'S FUEL PUMP FUSE NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT, THEN THE CAR WILL START. THEN THE FUSE CAN BE REPLACED IN ORDER FOR THE CAR TO FUNCTION AGAIN.*AK
Mileage: 90,000
THE CAR WOULD START AT HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD TEMPERATURES AGAIN. SECOND TIME THIS WINTER. A SUV IS DESIGNED TO GO INTO THESE CONDITIONS. FOR THE CAR TO FAIL IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.*AK
Mileage: 91,000
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE ROCKED BACK AND FORTH DUE TO AXLE FAILURE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A CURB. THE VEHICLE'S AXLE BROKE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. *JB THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHI...
Mileage: 90,000
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A CURB. THE VEHICLE'S AXLE BROKE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. *JB THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHI...
Mileage: 90,000
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO VEER OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A CURB. THE VEHICLE'S AXLE BROKE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANALYSIS. *JB THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTED IN A COMPLETE LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHI...
Mileage: 90,000
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TIRES HAD TREAD SEPARATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. SIZE#23575R15 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#.*AK
PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT. *MR THE VEHICLE SLID ON BLACK ICE AND SWERVED OFF OF THE ROAD. THE SEAT BELT THAT FASTENED THE CHILD SEAT HAD COME APART. (THE VINYL PORTION OF THE LAP BELT HAD BROKEN FREE FROM THE BUCKLE) SCC
IN MID 2002, MY 1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER DEVELOPED A SEVERE REAR SWAY PROBLEM. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRUCK WOULD SWAY RIGHT TO LEFT SO SEVERELY AND SUDDENLY THAT I FELT LIKE I WOULD LOSE CONTROL. WHEN I SLOWED DOWN THE SWAYING WOULD STOP. THIS SWAYING WAS ESPECIALLY DISCONCERTING DURING WET ROAD CO...
Mileage: 99,086
MY 1997 PATHFINDER'S BODY ROLLS DANGEROUSLY LEFT TO RIGHT WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT IS VERY PRONOUNCED AND CONTINUES UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN. I HAD NEW FRONT STRUTS AND TIRES INSTALLED BY A NATIONAL TIRE DEALER AND LATER FOUND OUT FROM ONE OF THE TECH'S WITH EXPERIENCE WITH NISSAN THAT IT IS A COMMO...
Mileage: 60,000
ENGINE PROBLEM LIGHT COMES ON. BOTH TRANSMISSION COMPUTERS MALFUNCTIONING AND SHORTENING EACH OTHER OUT. DEALER REPAIRED FOR SEVERAL HUNDRED COMMENTING THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM W/ MODEL AND NISSAN IS AWARE OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT COULD LEAD TO INJURY BUT REFUSES TO RECALL DUE TO EXCESSIVE C...
Mileage: 61,000
THE BACK END OF THE CAR BEGINS A VIOLENT WOBBLE UNEXPECTEDLY AT 50 TO 70 MILES PER HOUR ON THE STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. AFTER MUCH TROUBLE, THE DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THAT BUSHING FAILURES IN THE REAR AXLE LINK ASSEMBLYS ARE THE CULPRIT, AND THE CAR HAS ONLY 59,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS ERXTREMELY DANGEROUS...
Mileage: 58,000
EXHAUST SYSTEM MANIFOLD CRACKED. NISSAN JUST MENTIONED THAT THEY HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR MY VIN NUMBER ON THAT PART TILL 2006. BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED!! MR
WHILE DRIVING 40-45 A REAR TIRE WAS MAKING NOISE, STEERING WHEEL AND REAR TIRES LOCKED UP. CONSUMER TRIED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL, HAD NO POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 40-45 A REAR TIRE WAS MAKING NOISE, STEERING WHEEL AND REAR TIRES LOCKED UP. CONSUMER TRIED TO PULL VEHICLE OVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL, HAD NO POWER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. *JG
THE REAR IDLER ARM HAS FAILED. *JG
THE STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *JG
FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT DOT VDHL AWR, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A POP SOUND AND VEHICLE STARTED SWAYING. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT. *AK *TT
CLAIM NUMBER 43-R733-414 - WHILE DRIVING REAR TIRE (GENERAL ALL SEASON P235/70R15 DOT A3M1 2WH OR 81240-1P870131404) BLEW OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN AN ENBANKMENT INTO A REVENE, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED, INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *TT
CLAIM NUMBER 38-J636-167 - WHILE DRIVING (ROADHUGGER RADIAL GT / PERFORMANCE RADIAL GT P235 70R15; DOT# IS PJM1 DXKR 489) TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES, 4 INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *TT
CLAIM NUMBER 05-4603-579 - WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LFET TURN WHEN VEHICLE'S STEERING LOCKED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND HIT A FENCE. *TT
WHEN DRIVING AT 50MPH OR HIGHER IF VEHICLE HIT A PUMP OR UNEVEN PATCH ON FREEWAY VEHICLE SWAYS AND ROCKS, MAKING DRIVER UNABLE TO CONTROL STEERING.*AK
PROBLEM: THE PATHFINDER SWAYS/ROCKS "LIKE A BOAT IN WATER" WHEN IT HITS SMALL BUMPS ON THE FREEWAY. THE PROBLEM GETS EXACERBATED IF I AM DRIVING OVER 60MPH.*AK
SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING 50MPH.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES, THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 42,000 MILES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE VEHICLE SWAYING, HOWEVER THE VEH...
SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING 50MPH.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES, THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 42,000 MILES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE VEHICLE SWAYING, HOWEVER THE VEH...
SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING 50MPH.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES, THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 42,000 MILES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE VEHICLE SWAYING, HOWEVER THE VEH...
SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING 50MPH.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES, THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 42,000 MILES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE VEHICLE SWAYING, HOWEVER THE VEH...
SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY VIOLENTLY WHEN GOING 50MPH.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TIRES WORE OUT AT 20,000 MILES, THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 42,000 MILES, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE VEHICLE SWAYING, HOWEVER THE VEH...
VEHICLE WAS RATTLING ON RIGHT SIDE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC, AND WHEN MECHANIC MOVED VEHICLE, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. MECHANIC INDICATED STRUT HAD BROKEN.*AK *YH
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STARTED ROCKING SIDE TO SIDE AS IF IT WANTED TO ROLL OVER. HAD THE SHOCKS AND SPRINGS REPLACED. THIS WASN'T THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW, THE SHOCKS WEAR OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. BUT THE SWAYING WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR BUSHINGS GOING BAD AND...
MY CAR HAD A NOISE ON THE ENGINE. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. HE REPLACED THE MANIFOLD. HE SAID THAT THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD CHANGED THE DESIGN DUE TO DEFECT. THE OLD PART NUMBER WAS 14004-0W000 U40 MANIFOLD - E. THE REPLACEMENT PART USED WAS 14004-2W600 WITH NO...
WHILE DRIVING COULD STEP ON GAS PEDAL AND IT WILL STICK TO FLOOR IN A DOWN POSITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CORRECT PROBLEM. BUT, NO SOLUTION HAD BEEN FOUND. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE ALARM PUT ON. SINCE THEN POWER DOOR LOCKS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED BY THEMSELVES. COSUMER HAS TAKEN IT BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO BE FIXED, BUT NO REMEDY SOLUTION FOUND. *AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE ALARM PUT ON. SINCE THEN POWER DOOR LOCKS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED BY THEMSELVES. COSUMER HAS TAKEN IT BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO BE FIXED, BUT NO REMEDY SOLUTION FOUND. *AK
THE FEARED FORD EXPLORERS THAT ROLL OVER AND THE 96-98 NISSAN PATHFINDERS UTILIZE THE SAME FRAME! THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE WEIGHT IS TOO MUCH FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION, THUS, FORD'S ROLL OVER AND NISSANS RUIN THEIR TIRES AND SUSPENSION. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BY AN EMPLOYEE THAT WORK...
ACCELLERATOR STICKS BADLY! DURING COLD STARTS AND IDLE TIME (EG. AT STOP LIGHT OR CRUISE CONTROL ON) YOU GO TO PRESS ON THE ACCELLERATOR PEDAL AN IT'S STUCK. YOU PUSH HARDER WITH YOUR FOOT TO LOOSEN IT UP, AND THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND LURCH FORWARD BADLY. I'VE HAD 3 (THREE) NISSAN PATHFINDERS, A...
WHILE TRAVELING AT HWY SPEED OF 50 MPH THE VEHICLE COMMENCE TO SEVERELY VIBRATE AND SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL; DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRS WAS MADE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.
WHEN APPLYING CLUTCH IT MAKE A WHINNING SOUND INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER WAS CONTACTED FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THROTTLE STICKS WHEN STARTING FROM STOP/IDLE. NOT IN CABLE LINKAGE FROM ACCELERATOR PEDAL. APPEARS TO BE IN THROTTLE BODY. SERIOUS CONCERN WHEN PARALLEL PARKED, OR IN STRING OF VECHICLES AT STOP SIGN. HELP!*AK
AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH VEHICLE FOR NO REASON SUDDENLY BEGINS TO ROCK RAPIDLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. FIRST ENCOUNTERED WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE BACK TO MAINE. WHEN ARRIVED IN MAINE HAD FRONT STRUTS AND REAR SHOCKS REPLACED. PROBLEM CONTINUES. AT HIGHWAY SPEED IF YOU EVEN SLIGHLY RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR P...
WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH OR MORE VEHICLE WOULD ROCK BACK AND FORTH, MAKING IT HARDTO STEER VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
WHILE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY SHE HEARD A NOISE.BLACK SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
I'M JUST WONDERING IF MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PART BRAKE. NISSAN IS OFFERING TO PAY FOR 50% OF THE REPAIR, BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS MIGHT BE A BIG PROBLEM FOR THEM SO I WANT TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS GOING TO BECOME A RECALL ITEM. THEY ALREADY HAVE A "NOTICE" OUT ON THE PROBLEM. THE THROTTLE STICKS ...
THE SUSPENSION ON THIS CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLING VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CAUSE WAS THE FAILURE OF RUBBER BUSHINGS ON THE REAR AXLE LINK ASSY. THIS VEHICLE IS A 4WD WITH AN "OFF ROAD" PACKAGE. EVEN THOUGH THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN U...
JUST NOTICE THIS PROBLEM AT ABOUT 66,000MILES VEHICLES WOBBLES SIDE TO SIDE AT ACELLERATION 55-70MPH AND CONTINUES IF YOU HIT A DIP, BUMP IN THE ROAD DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM NEED HELP MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED BUT NISSAN DOESN'T EITHER.*AK
PURCHASED 4 TIRES FROM SEARS ON 07/27/00 AT COST OF $561.75. ON 05/05/01 WOBBLING NOTICED WITH ONLY 23423 MILES OF WEAR. RETURNED TO SEARS ON 07/02/2001 TO REPORT PROBABLE BELT SEPARATING. THEY REPORTED FEATHERING OF TREAD. THEY WANTED TO SELL ME NEW TIRES, NOT HONOR WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF CUS...
IN ALL EFFORTS TO CONTACT THE NISSAN CO. NOONE WAS INTERESTED IN HEARING MY COMPLAINT. THEY JUST SAID I WASN'T EDUCATED IN WHAT MAKES AN AIRBAG WORK. WITH ALL DO RESPECT I FEEL LIKE A HEAD-ON COLLISSION WITH A TREE AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR AN AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY AND IF NOT THEY ARE NOT...
CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHEN MECHANIC WITH NATIONAL AND BATTERY DISCOVERED THAT FRONT STRUT WAS BLOWN,AND THAT WAS CAUSING MISALIGNMENT. BOTH FRONT STRUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT THE SAME TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
THE STRUTS WENT AT 52,000 MILES $800 TO REPLACE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED(WARRANTY). TODAY THE NEWS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUST"WORN OUT " $235, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINCS WERE "WORN OUT" $350, THE INTAKE PINIUM(SP?) WAS LEAKING $660. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT NISSAN AND THEIR "W...
THE STRUTS WENT AT 52,000 MILES $800 TO REPLACE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED(WARRANTY). TODAY THE NEWS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUST"WORN OUT " $235, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINCS WERE "WORN OUT" $350, THE INTAKE PINIUM(SP?) WAS LEAKING $660. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT NISSAN AND THEIR "W...
THE STRUTS WENT AT 52,000 MILES $800 TO REPLACE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED(WARRANTY). TODAY THE NEWS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUST"WORN OUT " $235, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINCS WERE "WORN OUT" $350, THE INTAKE PINIUM(SP?) WAS LEAKING $660. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT NISSAN AND THEIR "W...
THE STRUTS WENT AT 52,000 MILES $800 TO REPLACE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED(WARRANTY). TODAY THE NEWS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUST"WORN OUT " $235, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINCS WERE "WORN OUT" $350, THE INTAKE PINIUM(SP?) WAS LEAKING $660. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT NISSAN AND THEIR "W...
THE STRUTS WENT AT 52,000 MILES $800 TO REPLACE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED(WARRANTY). TODAY THE NEWS THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUST"WORN OUT " $235, THE REAR SUSPENSION LINCS WERE "WORN OUT" $350, THE INTAKE PINIUM(SP?) WAS LEAKING $660. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT NISSAN AND THEIR "W...
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION ON DRIVER'SSIDE AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, VEHICLE SPUN AND HIT A STEEL POST CAUSING $4000 IN DAMAGE, TIRES ARE BF GOODRICH , SIZE P265/70R15. *SLC
ENGINE WILL NOT START AT HIGH ALTITUDES AND COLD OUTSIDE AIR TEMPS. POTENTIALLY SERIOUS IF VEHICLE IS IN AN ISOLATED AREA AND DRIVER IS STRANDED. IT'S LUDICROUS TO MAKE A 4X4 FOR THAT CAN GET YOU TO PLACES FROM WHICH YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN. IT'S HIGHLY CONCEIVABLE YOU COULD HAVE TO SPEND TH...
HAVE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE IDLING. ENGINE REVS UP AND TACH STICKS FROM 1500-2000 RPM ALMOST CONSTANTLY. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR IT WILL STICK AND TAKE OFF BY IT SELF AND EVEN SPEED UP EVEN THOUGH IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS SEEN TRUCK 4 TIMES NOW AND "CAN NOT" FIND THE PROBLEM. ...
HAVE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE IDLING. ENGINE REVS UP AND TACH STICKS FROM 1500-2000 RPM ALMOST CONSTANTLY. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR IT WILL STICK AND TAKE OFF BY IT SELF AND EVEN SPEED UP EVEN THOUGH IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS SEEN TRUCK 4 TIMES NOW AND "CAN NOT" FIND THE PROBLEM. ...
HAVE PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE IDLING. ENGINE REVS UP AND TACH STICKS FROM 1500-2000 RPM ALMOST CONSTANTLY. WHEN VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR IT WILL STICK AND TAKE OFF BY IT SELF AND EVEN SPEED UP EVEN THOUGH IT IS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. DEALER HAS SEEN TRUCK 4 TIMES NOW AND "CAN NOT" FIND THE PROBLEM. ...
BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRES P235/75R15 HAVE CRACKS ALONG THE SIDEWALL FROM THE TREAD NEAR THE CASING, IN THE FALL OF 1997 THERE WAS A RECALL DUE TO THESE TIRE WEARING UNEVENLY, AFTER SEEING THESE TIRES, BRIDGESTONE DEALER STATED THIS WAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE PREVIOUS RECALL, HOWEVER BRIDGESTONE R...
DRIVER'S SEATBELT REPLACED 4 TIMES DUE TO LOCKING UP TOO TIGHTLY, WON'T RELEASE ONCE TIGHTENED. CONSUMER HAS NO MOVEMENT, DEALER KEPT REPLACING BELTS WITH SAME TYPE. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH FILLER TUBE, IT OVERFLOWS WHEN GETTING GAS, IT FILLS RESERVOIR. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD CAUSE PROBLEM. CANISTER ...
DRIVER'S SEATBELT REPLACED 4 TIMES DUE TO LOCKING UP TOO TIGHTLY, WON'T RELEASE ONCE TIGHTENED. CONSUMER HAS NO MOVEMENT, DEALER KEPT REPLACING BELTS WITH SAME TYPE. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH FILLER TUBE, IT OVERFLOWS WHEN GETTING GAS, IT FILLS RESERVOIR. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD CAUSE PROBLEM. CANISTER ...
DRIVER'S SEATBELT REPLACED 4 TIMES DUE TO LOCKING UP TOO TIGHTLY, WON'T RELEASE ONCE TIGHTENED. CONSUMER HAS NO MOVEMENT, DEALER KEPT REPLACING BELTS WITH SAME TYPE. ALSO, PROBLEM WITH FILLER TUBE, IT OVERFLOWS WHEN GETTING GAS, IT FILLS RESERVOIR. MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD CAUSE PROBLEM. CANISTER ...
SEVERE TIRE WEAR AFTER ONLY 20,000 MILES DESPITE PROPER CARE, PRESSURE, SCHEDULED ROTATING FOLLOWED. (TIRESIZE: 235 70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 70R15 )
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO A BRICK WALL. *AK
AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE CONSUMER TO FIX PROBLEM, CONSUMER FELT AIRBAG SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE LIFE OF THE CAR.*AK
WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-70 MPH VEHICLE SWAYED BACK AND FORTH WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TIRES/ STRUTS/ SHOCKS, AND DID WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT DEFECT KEPT OCCURRING.*AK
I CONTACTED MY NISSAN DEALER THE FIRST TIME THE STRUTS WENT OUT. THEY REPLACED ONLY 1 STRUT NOT 2. WHEN THE STRUTS WENT OUT THE 2ND TIME I CONTATED THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER CAR REPAIR SHOP THEY ADVISED ME YOU NEVER REPLACE ONLY 1 STRUT. I CONTACTE...
EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED. REPAIRED BY NISSAN AT NO CHARGE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 75 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. THE TREAD HAD COME OFF. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A PUNCTURE (NAIL, SHARP OBJECT.,,,,) THE STORE WHERE I TOOK MY TIRE TO FOUND NO SIGNS OF PUNCTURES. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BUT WITH THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS I THOUG...
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 75 MPH, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW. THE TREAD HAD COME OFF. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A PUNCTURE (NAIL, SHARP OBJECT.,,,,) THE STORE WHERE I TOOK MY TIRE TO FOUND NO SIGNS OF PUNCTURES. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BUT WITH THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS I THOUG...
GAS PEDAL STUCK OCCATIONALLY
GAS PEDAL STUCK OCCATIONALLY
THE RUBBER STRIPED OFF TWO TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUSING EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO HOLD ANY RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE REPAIRS. I HAVE FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO REPAIR MY CAR. I HAVE NOTIFIED CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE CO. THRU THEIR WEBSITE TWO DAY...
VEHICLE VIBRATES & ROCKS SIDE TO SIDE BETWEEN 60-70MPH. WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
WHEN LEASE EXPIRED NISSAN EXPECTED PAYMENT FOR EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WHICH WAS OBVIOUSLY CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. NISSAN DEALERS TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS LIKE GARBAGE AND RIP THEM OFF BY BLAMING THEM FOR DEFECTS THEY KNOW EXIST BUT REFUSE TO ADMIT. NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT HIGH PITCHED FRONT E...
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED CAUSING THE BELTS TO HANG OUT OF THE DOOR WHEN CLOSED. NLM
GAS PEDAL STICKS AT A STOP OR WHEN THE PEDAL HAS BEEN AT A CONSTANT SPOT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE ONLY WAY TO RELEASE THE PEDAL IS TO TAP IT WITH YOUR FOOT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP FORWARD. *AK
THE SUSPENSION ON THIS CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM RESULTED IN THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE WOBBLING VIOLENTLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THE CAUSE WAS THE FAILURE OF RUBBER BUSHINGS ON THE REAR AXLE LINK ASSY. THIS VEHICLE IS A 4WD WITH AN "OFF ROAD" PACKAGE. EVEN THOUGH THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BE...
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I'VE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ALIGNMENT (TAKEN TO DEAL AND NUMEROUS OTHER PLACES) IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, TIRES ROTATED, BALANCED, ETC. 7 (TIMES) AND I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG HMMMM. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT 30,740 MILES. NISSAN DENIES ITS A DEFECT ON THE...
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I'VE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ALIGNMENT (TAKEN TO DEAL AND NUMEROUS OTHER PLACES) IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, TIRES ROTATED, BALANCED, ETC. 7 (TIMES) AND I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG HMMMM. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT 30,740 MILES. NISSAN DENIES ITS A DEFECT ON THE...
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I'VE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ALIGNMENT (TAKEN TO DEAL AND NUMEROUS OTHER PLACES) IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, TIRES ROTATED, BALANCED, ETC. 7 (TIMES) AND I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG HMMMM. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT 30,740 MILES. NISSAN DENIES ITS A DEFECT ON THE...
SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, I'VE HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THE ALIGNMENT (TAKEN TO DEAL AND NUMEROUS OTHER PLACES) IT HAS BEEN ALIGNED, TIRES ROTATED, BALANCED, ETC. 7 (TIMES) AND I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG HMMMM. HAD TO HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED AT 30,740 MILES. NISSAN DENIES ITS A DEFECT ON THE...
FACTORY BULLETIN ISSUED ABOUT A PROBLEM IN TRANSMISSION. MY CAR CLUNKS WHEN STOPPING AND STARTING. NISSAN TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM AT NO COST TO ME BUT THEY CANNOT DO IT SINCE MY CAR HAS OVER 60,000 MILES ON IT. WHY NOT??? IF THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY...
SUMMARY OF THE INCIDENT: IT WAS A NEAR-MIRACLE THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED FROM THIS SCARY EXPERIENCE DURING THE RUSH HOUR LASTING OVER A MILE OR LONER STRETCH FOR MANY MINUTES. THE CAR HAD UNUSUAL, UNCONTROLLABLE, AND VERY DANGEROUS BEHAVIOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS SITUATION WAS SO BAD THAT IT ALMO...
1800.00 TO 3800.00 TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION. OUT OF WARENTY BY 7000 MILES
THE NISSAN DEALER CREATS ALL KIND OF TACTICS TO DELAY TO FIX ALL THE KNOWN PROBLEMS TO NISSAN PATHFINDER MODEL. I HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCES AND WITNESSES TO PROVE THAT THEY UNDERMINE CUSTOMER 'S TRUST. THEY DOCTORED THE PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF RECOGNIZING THEM AND FIX THEM.
THE NISSAN DEALER CREATS ALL KIND OF TACTICS TO DELAY TO FIX ALL THE KNOWN PROBLEMS TO NISSAN PATHFINDER MODEL. I HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCES AND WITNESSES TO PROVE THAT THEY UNDERMINE CUSTOMER 'S TRUST. THEY DOCTORED THE PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF RECOGNIZING THEM AND FIX THEM.
THE NISSAN DEALER CREATS ALL KIND OF TACTICS TO DELAY TO FIX ALL THE KNOWN PROBLEMS TO NISSAN PATHFINDER MODEL. I HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCES AND WITNESSES TO PROVE THAT THEY UNDERMINE CUSTOMER 'S TRUST. THEY DOCTORED THE PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF RECOGNIZING THEM AND FIX THEM.
THE NISSAN DEALER CREATS ALL KIND OF TACTICS TO DELAY TO FIX ALL THE KNOWN PROBLEMS TO NISSAN PATHFINDER MODEL. I HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCES AND WITNESSES TO PROVE THAT THEY UNDERMINE CUSTOMER 'S TRUST. THEY DOCTORED THE PROBLEMS INSTEAD OF RECOGNIZING THEM AND FIX THEM.
THE COMPACT DISC FAILS TO PLAY PROPERLY. IT WOULD SKIP OR STOP PLAYING. ALSO WOULD MAKE CLICKING SOUNDS BEFORE IT WOULD EJECT CD. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WOULD MAKE FUNNY NOISES ON RIGHT SIDE. THE CHECK ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & STAYING. HAD CONTACTED & TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC N...
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. ALSO WHEN IT'S WET OUTSIDE AND THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP INSTANTLY. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
MANUFACTURER ADVISED DEALER TO RECOMMEND TIRE ROTATION EVERY 3250 MILES RATHER THAN 7500 AS STATED IN OWNER'S MANUAL. EVEN WITH ROTATION, TIRES REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. NEED TWO NEW FRONT TIRES AFTER 28,000 MILES! CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THAT IT WAS THE IMPROPER TIRE THAT WAS SELECTED FOR THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED THE TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED IT WAS POOR ENGINEERING OF THE FRONT END SUSPENSION ON NISSAN'S PART. NISSAN...
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT, AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
THE PLASTIC PIECE IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, ALLOWING THE STRAP TO SEPARATE FROM THE BUCKLE. DEALER WILL REPLACED THE BUCKLE. *AK
DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE COMPLAINT. OTHER OWNERS HAVE SAME PROBLEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS WITH SUSPENSION SYSTEM WHICH HAS CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES, UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MJS
I FEEL, AS MANY OTHER 96-97 PATHFINDER CUSTOMERS DO, THAT EXCESSIVE AND UNEVEN (CUPPING) TIRE WEAR AND PREMATURE STRUT FAILURE, APPEAR TO BE SYMPTOMS OF A LARGER PROBLEM WITH THE SUSPENSION OF THE 96-97, POSSIBLY 98 NISSAN PATHFINDERS. NISSAN WILL NOT ADMIT THERE IS A POTENTIALLY HUGE PROBLEM. I...
PROBLEMS STARTED AT 2,600 MILES. TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 3,000, CAR SHAKES BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MPH. BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED, AND CAR SHIMMYS TO A STOP. VEHICLE HAD $6,000.00 IN REPAIRS TO FIX A REAR END THUMP. FRONT END "BOTTOMS OUT" WHEN GOING OVER LARGE BUMPS, NEW STRUTS WERE INSTALLED ,...
PROBLEMS STARTED AT 2,600 MILES. TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 3,000, CAR SHAKES BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MPH. BRAKES VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED, AND CAR SHIMMYS TO A STOP. VEHICLE HAD $6,000.00 IN REPAIRS TO FIX A REAR END THUMP. FRONT END "BOTTOMS OUT" WHEN GOING OVER LARGE BUMPS, NEW STRUTS WERE INSTALLED ,...
LOWER CONTROL ARM BENT CAUSING RIM OF TIRE TO BEND AND DAMAGE TO TIRES DUE TO ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS/PULLING. MJS
BRAKES KEEP FAILING INTERMITTANTLY , NISSAN REFUSES TO FIX AND WILL NOT ASSIST ME VEHICLE IS A DANGER TO ME AND OTHERS "HELP"
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED.
BRAKES FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
FRONT STRUTS AND SHOCKS FAILED CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
FRONT STRUTS AND SHOCKS FAILED CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
CLUTCH FAILED.
EMISSIONS TANK AND SYSTEM FAILED.
STEREO SPEAKERS FAILED.
WIND NOISE WITHIN COMPARTMENT.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SENSOR FAILED. NLM
SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT HEADACHES WITH IT AND THE DEALERSHIP. I PURCHASED, MY SECOND, NISSAN PATHFINDER FROM JOHN ELWAY NISSAN IN DECEMBER OF 1997. FROM THAT MOMENT ON I HAVE BE LIVING A NIGHTMARE. I SPENT OVER 8 HOURS IN THE DEALERSHIP TRYING TO GET MY ORIGI...
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE ANOHTER CONSUMER WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND THE PASSAGER SIDEALSO DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
WHILE ANOHTER CONSUMER WAS SITTING IN THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION TO START, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, AND THE PASSAGER SIDEALSO DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
UNDO WEAR ON TIRES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. RECEIVED NOTICE FROM DEALER. AFTER 3RD TIME, TOLD TOO MUCH EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 28,000 MILES. TIRES ARE BALD. *AK
EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR OUT. ALSO, RUNNING BOARD AFFECTS STEERING, CAUSES POOR HANDLING OF VEHICLE.
MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR OUT. ALSO, RUNNING BOARD AFFECTS STEERING, CAUSES POOR HANDLING OF VEHICLE.
GAS PEDAL STICKING. *AK
SOMETIMES, THE ABS DOES NOT STOP THE TRUCK ON GRAVEL ROADS. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING THE SUV TO SLIDE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS. AROUND 8/15/98 CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE SUV WOULD NOT STOP, CONTINUED TO...
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT SUFFICIENT CAUSE.
OWNER UNABLE TO INSTALL REAR FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT. DEALER AND CHILD SEAT MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE OWNER WAS ON HER OWN.
WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE OR WHEN RELEASING BRAKES, TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE LIKE CRACKING. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT IT WAS THE REAR TRANS-AXLE, BUT A MECHANIC HAD TOLD HER THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER TWICE FOR REPAIRS AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THEY SAID THAT NISSAN IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM IN BOTH THE 1996 AND 1997 MODEL YEARS. NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT PLANNING AN "FIX" FOR THIS PROBLEM NOW OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THEY SAID WE WOULD ...
ANTI LOCK BRAKES SLIDE WHEN ENGAGING.
AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER STRIKING A DEER.
WHEN VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAKES A LOUD ROLLING THUMP AS IF SOMEONE REAR ENDED VEHICLE.IS AT DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING A COLLISION. DRIVER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING A LOUD THUMP THEN LURCHES FORWARD.
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65 MPH AND WAS CUT OFF. SHE TURNED THE WHEEL TO AVOID IMPACT, AND THE VEHICLE TURNED OVER. THE FRONT PASSENGER WAS IN A RECLINING POSITION WITH RESTRAINTS AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED . THE REAR PASSENGER WAS INJURED. *AK
DEFECTIVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND AND VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD UPON STOPPING AND STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION.
WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKES AFTER STOPPING, A LOUD BUMP SOUND CAME FROM THE REAR. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED.
BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO TURN OVER.
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00, POSITION SPEED 50MPH, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
CAR WILL SURGE IN REVERSE AND DRIVE. TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES NOT ABLE TO FIX. *AK
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK ON WET PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE SKIDS AND WILL NOT STOP. A MONITOR WAS INSTALLED FOR THE ABS AND IT STILL DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK ON WET PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE SKIDS AND WILL NOT STOP. A MONITOR WAS INSTALLED FOR THE ABS AND IT STILL DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK