10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,090 miles

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1996 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #10

Jan 012006

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Uncontrollable and unpredictable violent rocking motion at any speed. Has been happening for the past 2 years, steadily getting worse. Safety concern as I have two children and this is my only vehicle.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 082007

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
I recently purchased a used 1996 Nissan Pathfinder le and noticed a very bad wobble in the steering/suspension. I have done some research and have found that this is a common problem in the '96-'04 models and has even had a tsb (ntb98-001) on the problem. I have consulted many other Nissan owners who have experienced this problem and had to pay $700-$800 to have the problem resolved. This seems to be a major safety problem as most drivers experience their cars wobbling out of control and off the road. I am scared to drive this vehicle or put my family in it. This should have definitely been a factory recall!!!

- Salinas, CA, USA

problem #8

Oct 122002

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
This car is a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder with a slew of problems ranging from: Ticking gas, and brake pedal, steering wheel shakes at highway speeds/ vibrating, heat shield, uneven wear of tire, leaking sunroof.

- Vernon Hills, IL, USA

problem #7

Feb 012002

Pathfinder

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle sways all over the road. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that struts were bad.

- Lockessin, DE, USA

problem #6

Jan 182002

(reported on)

Pathfinder 4WD

  • miles
Danger vehicle rocks violently after hitting a bump. Front struts changed 3 times (only 128000 miles on SUV). Both left and right exhaust manifold were cracked and replaced before 100000 miles.

- Mendham, NJ, USA

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problem #5

Aug 072001

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was driving approximately 40mph when front wheel shifted to left. Strut bar had snapped on driver's side. It almost separated from axle. Had vehicle towed to dealership, and mechanic gave no indication of cause of breakage. Claimed wear and tear usage.

- Port Reading, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jan 311998

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving on the highway, approximately 50-55 mph on wet road conditions all of sudden the vehicle hydroplaned, resulting in rollover, and vehicle landed in the middle of the divider. Air bags failed to deploy properly, causing chemical to leak out and partly deflate them. Dealer/manufacturer notified and refused to accept responsibility, seeking help from NHTSA.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 311998

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was entering onto the highway, traveling about 40-50 mph in rainy weather conditions when the vehicle flipped over three times. Occupants were trapped in vehicle. The air bags deployed, and occupants inhaled chemicals escaping from air bags, causing occupants to choke. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Power steering failed.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 251998

Pathfinder 4WD

  • miles
While moving at 40 mph on a previuosly plowed road, the rear end suddenly lost traction causing the vehicle to spin clockwise and crash into a snow bank.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #1

Sep 221997

(reported on)

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end noise.

- Torrance, CA, USA

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