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 invesitgated this seems to be a common problem.

- Big Sur, CA, USA

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 service bulletin indicated problem was due to premature failling of rear rear support link bushings(about $1000 to fix). Nisson needs to address this very serious safety issue.

- Chico, CA, USA

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 conditions. When I contacted my local Nissan dealer, they had never heard of this problem. I replaced the front struts and rear shocks without any improvement. Then I had the frame adjusted, without improvement. Between my local repair shop searching technical bulletins and my search of consumer sites they found my rear control arm and upper and lower bushings needed to be replaced at a cost of $570. Overall, I have been very pleased with my Pathfinder, but Nissan needs to be aware of this safety issue and also notify other Pathfinder owners.

- Cary, NC, USA

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 common flaw on this model. He said that the trailing arms/links fail on the rear suspension. He further said that updated links are available from Nissan. There also have been factory bulletins on this but I have not received a recall notice. I believe the condition to be dangerous enough to warrant one. The first time it happens it could result in a life threatening accident. I had my wife and two small children in the car the first time it happened unexpectedly. I think its terrible that they would not have issued a recall since they were aware of the problem. I think a recall should be issued and that it should be repaired at no cost to consumer since it involves a safety issue.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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, and shocking that a worn part could cause unexpected loss of control of the vehicle.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

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.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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 "worn out" vehicles. It's not even paid for yet!

- Chicopee, MA, USA

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 used for off road driving, the suspension still failed and caused an unsafe condition on the highway. The required parts are backordered at Nissan so I suspect this may be a bigger problem than just my vehicle.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA