This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, a noise was heard emerging from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to find the passenger side strut had perforated the wheel well and damaged the brake line. The vehicle was driven to the dealer koeppel Nissan (74-15 northern blvd, jackson heights, NY 11372) where they determined that the strut perforated the wheel well and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case number: A33362679 was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
The left front strut housing has corroded and is breaking away. This seems to be similar to the following recall:campaign id #: :R1107; NHTSA #11V-244. This vehicle, however, is not registered in designated "salt states" but owned and operated within 30 miles of 2 such states.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11V244000 (steering, suspension). The dealer diagnosed that the frame had separated into the steering column, which potentially fractured. There was extensive rust and corrosion. The dealer kept the vehicle for further diagnostic testing. The contact was eventually provided with a loaner vehicle. The dealer refused to remedy the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that a dealer should be able to provide the remedy for the repair. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I heard a rubbing sound and the passenger side front brake was acting unusual so I took my truck to my mechanic assuming it needed brakes. When the driver front wheel was taken off it was ovious that my brake pad was fine. It was noted that my tires were wearing unevenly and it was also very very ovious that the entire wheel wheel area was corroded, rusted and missing. There was a extremely large hole being the wheel area. Looking further it was noted that the steering column was rubbing against a part of the engine area. That explains the rubbing sound and diffuculty turning the wheel. It was also noted that the suspension was rotted and that the engine measured around 2 inches lower as it was leaning on the drivers side. I was told by my mechanic that the damage was so extensive that it could not be repaired. There wasn't any metal available under the truck to even weld any reinforcement to. The truck was unsafe to drive and to take it to Nissan. We never went any further with an inspection of the passenger side ect. I did take it to Nissan in the afternoon and was called the following morning and told my truck was fixed. I was told they replaced the strut on the drivers side and put some fiberglass underneath the truck. They did say that it passed their 100 and something point safety check. They never addressed anything else. I have been without transportation for a week now.
My Pathfinder was "fixed" in 2011 for the recall 11V244000. Upon driving the vehicle the steering became problematic when turning left or right. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the supposed fix from Nissan for this, was a joke. This vehicle had no business being on the road. The strut housing collapsed. You can look in the fender well and see the engine compartment!!! vehicle not able to be driven. Complaint made to Consumer Affairs.
- Charles Town , WV, USA
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My 2000 Nissan Pathfinder started handling bad so I took it to a mechanic and the problem was that the front passenger side control arm bracket that holds the control arm to the frame had totally rusted away and the control arm was not connected to the frame. I took the car to the dealership and they fixed a rust problem associated with the front strut recall but did not acknowledge the control arm issue. I contacted [xxx] at Nissan North America Consumer Affairs and she was of now help as she continually said that the recall was performed and she wouldn't do anything else. I went back to bermans Nissan in Chicago we put the car on the lift and the service manager acknowledged that the car was unsafe to drive. He tried to get his boss to fix the problem but he wouldn't so I'm stuck with a car that is unsafe to drive. I see that frame rust is an issue for Pathfinders. Also, there is another complaint exactly like mine pertaining to the passenger side control arm corrosion and separating from the frame. I think that this should be investigated before someone dies, unfortunately it may be to late. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Pulling out of the driveway heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front drivers side wheel. Grinding noise every time I turn the steering wheel to the left. I inspected the front end and noticed the strut housing is tearing away from the frame. I googled the issue, found out about the recall, and called Nissan. I was told by Nissan the vehicle was already repaired for this recall.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front end felt loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, which located the failure at the driver's side front strut housing. The strut housing was corroded and caused the strut tower housing to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the manufacturer failed to advised her of NHTSA campaign number 11V244000 (steering, suspension) and she was not aware if the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 183,000....updated 08/22/13
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that there was rust on the passenger's side of the frame. The contact mentioned that when driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake abnormally. The contact then inspected the vehicle and discovered that the suspension frame was rusted completely. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated there was rust and corrosion on the right side of the frame where the control arm bolts were located. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recall for the failure and the vehicle was inoperable, nor will they repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the suspension was completely rusted and it would cost over $2000 to repair. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11V244000 (suspension: Front) and 11V244000 (steering: Column), in which the vehicle was repaired under both recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they would send out a representative to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Recall R1107 pertains to interstate towers. Were repaired had in shop from Dec 22 2011 - Jan 4 2012. Complaint: We were informed that the vehicle was properly repaired at this time. After I inspected my vehicle I found that they plated the left side, and they left a hole in the frame rail. They said they could not fill a hole without being held liable. Right side was just sprayed with undercoat. Picture shows undercoat inside of frame rail badly rotted out and no repairs made. Also there is a 6" hole in right rear frame rail around spring mount which is a common problem in other Pathfinders. I had a 1992 Pathfinder that upper frame rail rotted out and upper trailing arm mounts ripped out of frame and rear end was ripped loose. Nissan said our 2000 Pathfinder claim has been closed (satisfied) and we have no recourse. We feel Nissan should buy this vehicle from us under their level three plan. We just paid this vehicle off and bought it from the dealer five years who did all the maintenance work on it prior to us buying it and this vehicle has always been taken care of. We were planning on driving this vehicle for years and now it is a safety hazard. I won't drive it because my grandchildren are in my vehicle daily. My husband is a mechanic and has been all of his life. We have pictures that can be emailed to you. We have contacted Nissan and so far they have been no help. We would appreciate any help you can provide.
We purchased a new 2000 Nissan Pathfinder in March of 2000. The vehicle has 116,000 miles on it and has been driven exclusively on urban roadways and highways (no off-road usage). There has been no unusual usage of the vehicle. We have not used it for towing or Transport of heavy or corrosive materials. The vehicle has never been involved in any accidents. The vehicle has been maintained per the manufacturer requirements. When not in use, the vehicle is stored in a garage. The vehicle has been regularly evaluated and inspected by Nissan mechanics during the free inspections offered by Nissan dealerships. They never reported any serious problems with the vehicle. About a month ago, we developed a noise in the front end when turning the vehicle. We took it to a dealership for an evaluation. The dealership determined that a portion of the frame was severely corroded and had cracked. I immediately requested that they inspect the rest of the frame for corrosion. They refused and told me that any repair would have to be made by a body shop. They said the vehicle was no longer under warranty.. after picking up the vehicle I immediately drove the vehicle to an auto body shop for evaluation and repair. The auto body shop removed the engine from the vehicle and inspected the frame. They found extensive corrosion of the frame. There are many locations in the frame where it has rusted completely through. The vehicle manufacturer must have improperly or inadequately applied anti-corrosive materials to the frame. It is obvious Nissan is aware of corrosion issues with Pathfinder frames. Nissan repaired a corrosion related problem with the strut housing while the car was at the dealership. There are numerous references to Pathfinder frame corrosion on the internet.
Sever body frame corrosion causing the vehicle to be very unsafe to drive (examined by the local Nissan dealership) and surely will not pass the New York state safety inspection. Service recall on the "strut tower" corrosion last year but did not take care of the body frame corrosion due to the same corrosion factor that makes me very upset about Nissan. This might be a life death impact on the body frame corrosion where the vehicle might be break in 1/2 due to no body frame support at all. I M not sure why Nissan do not take any proper action like the way Toyota foreseen the impact on the life death incident due to body frame corrosion. According to many web discussion and forum resources, many Nissan Pathfinder owners are sharing the same corrosion issues complaints. I M writing to address and to kindly inform you to communicate this experience to the public and this might be in relationship to possible future life death incident if Nissan choose not to take care of this body frame corrosion in a serious matter. Thank you for your attention and time.
My 2000 Pathfinder started to sway back and forth in the rear of the car violently when going over bumps. Especially at higher speeds then 45mph and especially when there are turns in the road or freeways. Really happens on freeways when there is a turn to the left and there seems to be those bumps that big rig trucks seem to make in some of the lanes. The car starts swaying back and forth in the rear real bad and seems like the car could flip over if in the right circumstances! very scary! very unsafe!. have read thousands of the same complaints online everywhere that it is the rear control arm bushings that seem to wear out and need replacing.
The vehicle shakes and feels like you could lose control at speeds around 55-60. We have been told the suspension links/bushings are worn out. This was initially told to us from sunbelt Nissan in 2009 when the vehicle was only 9 years old. It costs several thousand dollars to fix. This should not be happening in a 9 year old vehicle and it is so hazardous that I will not allow my teen driver to drive this car. It is the only car I have to drive I feel that one day it could just jump off the road and crash if you hit a bump wrong.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V244000 (suspension:front), but the contact notified that there was rust and separation in the area that was repaired. The dealer was notified and stated to the contact that the repair for the rust was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 124,394 and the current mileage was 127,394.
I have had to have muffler replaced twice, front brakes. Replace exhaust. System replaced both axles, drive belts and rotors turned. I also need converter replaced asap. I went in for brakes and ended up getting this items fixed can't afford. I had to get loan but need converter replaced now. Can I get reimbursed. For repairs paid for out of pocket?
Took a left hand turn into alley, driver side strut tower broke free from inner fender, busted steering shaft. Had to have the vehicle towed, to auto body shop. Inner fender needed to be replace. Steering arm also needed replacing. An alignment was also needed after the repair. Corrosion was the cause auto body shop applied coating to the inner fender so that this would not happen again. Total cost of everything was around 2500 dollars.
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- Sunnyside, NY, USA