Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V244000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 10/01/1995 to 07/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 195991 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/20/2011 | 04/21/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. in areas of the country in which heavy concentrations of road salt are used, a mixture of snow/water and salt may enter an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing, causing water to collect at the mating surface of the strut housing panel and the inner hood ledge assembly. over time, this snow/water and salt intrusion may result in corrosion of the strut tower housing in some subject vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. this may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. an interim notification letter to owners will be mailed on or before may 16, 2011. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| NTB99074 | 02/15/2000 | NTB98046A | 612637 | Some vehicles built before jn8ar07s4xw350146 and equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear end of the vehicle when stopping. *tt | 06/09/2000 |
| NTB98102 | 02/15/1999 | 604416 | Vehicle exhibiting steering shimmy while driven at speeds between 60 and 70 mph (w/o braking),due to out-of-balance front or rear tires / wheels and / or insufficient steering rack sliding force adjustment. *tt | 04/29/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||||
| NTB-11-066 | 08/10/2011 | 10040905 | Ready | 09/14/2011 | |
| NTB-11-066 | 08/10/2012 | NTB-11-066-E | 10040905 | Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 1996-2004 pathfinder in states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used in the winter, the front driver | 09/14/2011 |
| NTB-11-066 | 08/10/2011 | 10040905 | Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 199-2004 qx4. in states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used in the winter, the front driver | 09/14/2011 | |
| NTB-11-066 | 06/08/2012 | NTB-11-066-D | 10040905 | Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 1996-2004 pathfinder in states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used in the winter, the front driver | 09/14/2011 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| NTB01047 | 07/03/2001 | 623185 | Service information for vehicles exhibiting a squeak / creak noise at right hand rear shock. *tt | 10/26/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | 06/30/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | 11V244000 | |
| In their defect information report (dir) of april 20, 2011, nissan north america, inc. (nissan) notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 nissan pathfinder and 1997-2003 infinity qx4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.the vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states including connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.the dir states in part, ...the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly.this could lead to the strut housing panel separating and contacting the steering column lower shaft.contact with the steering column lower shaft can cause steering difficulties and may require an increase in steering effort by the driver.if the steering column lower shaft completely fractured it would result in a total loss of steering control.in some cases, the strut housing panel can contact or affect adjacent brake system components.complainants reported experiencing either steering or brake system issues, and in some cases, both.nissan dealer's will inspect the strut housing and, based on the level of corrosion found, make an assessment as to how to remedy the vehicle (see defect information report for additional details). brake system components adjacent to, and in the area of, the strut tower (i.e., brake master cylinder, left front brake line, abs wire harness, etc.) will also be inspected. | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 35 reports on the subject vehicles alleging a corrosion related failure of the driver's side front strut tower.in 18 of the reports there were allegations that the failures affected the vehicles steering, including five that reported the steering shaft or column broke resulting in a loss of steering.severe corrosion of the frame/body structure in the area of the driver's side front strut tower can allow the strut tower to fail.if the failed strut tower contacts the steering column upper joint, or otherwise restricts the rotation of the steering column shaft, it can result in increased steering effort, steering impediment, or a complete loss of steering control. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | 06/30/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | 11V244000 | |
| In their defect information report (dir) of april 20, 2011, nissan north america, inc. (nissan) notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 nissan pathfinder and 1997-2003 infinity qx4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.the vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states including connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.the dir states in part, ...the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly.this could lead to the strut housing panel separating and contacting the steering column lower shaft.contact with the steering column lower shaft can cause steering difficulties and may require an increase in steering effort by the driver.if the steering column lower shaft completely fractured it would result in a total loss of steering control.in some cases, the strut housing panel can contact or affect adjacent brake system components.complainants reported experiencing either steering or brake system issues, and in some cases, both.nissan dealer's will inspect the strut housing and, based on the level of corrosion found, make an assessment as to how to remedy the vehicle (see defect information report for additional details). brake system components adjacent to, and in the area of, the strut tower (i.e., brake master cylinder, left front brake line, abs wire harness, etc.) will also be inspected. | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 35 reports on the subject vehicles alleging a corrosion related failure of the driver's side front strut tower.in 18 of the reports there were allegations that the failures affected the vehicles steering, including five that reported the steering shaft or column broke resulting in a loss of steering.severe corrosion of the frame/body structure in the area of the driver's side front strut tower can allow the strut tower to fail.if the failed strut tower contacts the steering column upper joint, or otherwise restricts the rotation of the steering column shaft, it can result in increased steering effort, steering impediment, or a complete loss of steering control. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | 06/30/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | 11V244000 | |
| In their defect information report (dir) of april 20, 2011, nissan north america, inc. (nissan) notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 nissan pathfinder and 1997-2003 infinity qx4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.the vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states including connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.the dir states in part, ...the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly.this could lead to the strut housing panel separating and contacting the steering column lower shaft.contact with the steering column lower shaft can cause steering difficulties and may require an increase in steering effort by the driver.if the steering column lower shaft completely fractured it would result in a total loss of steering control.in some cases, the strut housing panel can contact or affect adjacent brake system components.complainants reported experiencing either steering or brake system issues, and in some cases, both.nissan dealer's will inspect the strut housing and, based on the level of corrosion found, make an assessment as to how to remedy the vehicle (see defect information report for additional details). brake system components adjacent to, and in the area of, the strut tower (i.e., brake master cylinder, left front brake line, abs wire harness, etc.) will also be inspected. | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 35 reports on the subject vehicles alleging a corrosion related failure of the driver's side front strut tower.in 18 of the reports there were allegations that the failures affected the vehicles steering, including five that reported the steering shaft or column broke resulting in a loss of steering.severe corrosion of the frame/body structure in the area of the driver's side front strut tower can allow the strut tower to fail.if the failed strut tower contacts the steering column upper joint, or otherwise restricts the rotation of the steering column shaft, it can result in increased steering effort, steering impediment, or a complete loss of steering control. | ||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | 06/30/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | 11V244000 | |
| In their defect information report (dir) of april 20, 2011, nissan north america, inc. (nissan) notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 nissan pathfinder and 1997-2003 infinity qx4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.the vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states including connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.the dir states in part, ...the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly.this could lead to the strut housing panel separating and contacting the steering column lower shaft.contact with the steering column lower shaft can cause steering difficulties and may require an increase in steering effort by the driver.if the steering column lower shaft completely fractured it would result in a total loss of steering control.in some cases, the strut housing panel can contact or affect adjacent brake system components.complainants reported experiencing either steering or brake system issues, and in some cases, both.nissan dealer's will inspect the strut housing and, based on the level of corrosion found, make an assessment as to how to remedy the vehicle (see defect information report for additional details). brake system components adjacent to, and in the area of, the strut tower (i.e., brake master cylinder, left front brake line, abs wire harness, etc.) will also be inspected. | ||||||
| PE11004 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/28/2011 | Frame/Body Structure Corrosion | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 35 reports on the subject vehicles alleging a corrosion related failure of the driver's side front strut tower.in 18 of the reports there were allegations that the failures affected the vehicles steering, including five that reported the steering shaft or column broke resulting in a loss of steering.severe corrosion of the frame/body structure in the area of the driver's side front strut tower can allow the strut tower to fail.if the failed strut tower contacts the steering column upper joint, or otherwise restricts the rotation of the steering column shaft, it can result in increased steering effort, steering impediment, or a complete loss of steering control. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/08/2012 | 103500 | 1 | |
| Noise and wobble in steering. repair shop said the passenger side, front steering control arm and frame are severely rusted. this connection is weak. should this control arm break lose, steering would fail. *tr | |||
| 09/29/2011 | |||
| This is for nissan pathfinder voluntary safety recall campaign 1996-2004 pathfinder in salt states left front strut housing corrosion campaign id # r1107 nhtsa # 11v-224. i dropped in pathfinder in the dealership at the end of sept.2011. the dealership told me that the car was unrepairable and leased a car to me. i have not got any information until march 27, 2012. dealership called me said that car was fixed. dealer told me that they did not think it was repairable, but nissan wanted them to repair. based on nhtsa safe recall compendium (a guide for the reporting, notification, and remedy of motor vechicle and motor vehicle equipment in accordance with title 49 of the united states code, chapter 301 and supporting federal regulations) prepared by the recall management division office of defects investigation national highway traffic safety administration u.s. department of transportation, under ii recall remedy (page 10) that if the repair period exceed 60 days, manufacturer needs to replace the item with an identical or reasonably equivalent item or for a vehicle, refund its purchase price less a reasonable amount for depreciation. but now nissan does not follow this rule and asked me to take the car back. i don't know which department will take care that nissan is against the nhtsa rule? | |||
| 04/03/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the strut housing cracked and detached away from the frame. the contact then found the recall associated with nhtsa recall campaign id number 11v224000 (suspension: front) and was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. the failure and current mileages were 130,000. sm. | |||
| 04/03/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the strut housing on the vehicle cracked and pulled away from the frame. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v224000 (suspension: front) and was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage and current mileages were 130,000.rl | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 132298 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front) when he was informed that there was a hole near the strut mount on the frame assembly and could possibly cause the vehicle to collapse. the dealer did not offer any assistance since this failure was not included in the previous recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 132,298. | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 132298 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front) when he was informed that there was a hole near the strut mount on the frame assembly and could possibly cause the vehicle to collapse. the dealer did not offer any assistance since this failure was not included in the previous recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 132,298. kmj | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 132298 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for nhtsa campaign id number: 11v244000 ( suspension:front) when he was informed that there was a whole near the strut mount on the frame assembly and could cause the vehicle to collapse. the dealer did not offer any assistance since this failure was not included in the previous recall. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 132,298. bw | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 77650 | 1 | 07/19/2001 |
| Front wheel shimmy at speeds exceeding 50 mph. vibration caused me to purchase 4 new tires for the front and rear of the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 03/14/2003 | 49000 | 3 | 06/01/1999 |
| My service engine soon light came on after i filled it up with gas. was told it was an oxygen sensor problem and then the code was cleared. light came on again and it can't be seen at dealer for another week. a few months ago i had to get the transmission replaced and the rear and front shocks replaced and the car is only 3 years old. the company says that that happens sometimes. *nlm | |||
| 05/20/1999 | 2 | ||
| Was having vibrations in the steering column while driving 45mph. even when vehicle was idling it would vibrate. could feel it through the seats & see it shaking inside. had the wheels replaced & the suspension tightened, but problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| 1999 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to reimbursement of expenses related to the nissan salt states recall *tgw the consumer stated in march 2010, she noticed the vehicle was difficult to steer and making a grinding and rubbing noise during steering. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was documented that the driver side suspension, left housing and left side strut seams were rusted and broken due to major corrosion. the corrosion caused parts of the unit to rub against the steering column which caused the grinding noise. it was found that the strut and apron were not safe to support the driver side suspension. the repairs were made to the driver left side of the vehicle's strut to correct the driver-side suspension and overall steering. the consumer is seeking reimbursement as she referenced recall #11v244000. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1999 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to strut housing *tgw the consumer stated she paid for the strut tower housing repairs prior to receiving a notice. the consumer is now seeking reimbursement of $500.00. *jb | |||
| 07/29/2011 | 91177 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v244000 (suspension:front). after having the vehicle repaired and leaving he noticed that there was a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised him that the strut was leaking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 91,177. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 200000 | ||
| I took my nissan 1999 pathfinder to dealer on recall and was advised vehicle unsafe to drive and was given rental and told nissan would buyback vehicle. | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 202000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated while inspecting the vehicle he found the front suspension left side strut housing corroded and cracked in four placed causing the brake cylinder, and the intake filter to fail. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 202,185. li | |||
| 05/03/2009 | 200000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. while having the vehicle serviced for unrelated issues by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the welding for the front strut tower was fracturing. the vehicle was not repaired and approximately two years later, the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front). the vehicle was never repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 340,000. | |||
| 05/03/2009 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. while having the vehicle serviced for unrelated issues by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed the welding for the front strut tower was breaking loose. the vehicle was not repaired. approximately two years later the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v244000 (suspension:front). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 340,000. sm. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 159310 | ||
| The 1999 nissan pathfinder was parked in the driveway and noticed it was leaning to the drivers side a bit. i looked at the suspension and found the drivers front strut mounting area was corrroded away severly. i was going to repair it but the cost is very high and one place did not want to do it. i am affraid to drive it now in fear of an accident. | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact was driving stated that when driving 25 mph and above, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal noise from the front end. the failure was most prominent when driving over road bumps. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the strut tower was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 120,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 119,000. | |||
| 02/24/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, he heard a noise in the front end, especially when he drove over a bump. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the strut tower was defective. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage was approximately 120,000. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000-bk | |||
| 02/21/2011 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approxiately 20 mph he heard a loud snapping noise and the anti-lock brake warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. he then got out and inspected the vehicle and couldn't tell so he drove it to a independent mechanic. they advised him that the left front strut tower separated from the suspension and disabled the abs line. the vehicle has not been repaired nor has the manufacturer been contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 145,000. tb | |||
| 02/09/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the driver noticed a grinding noise coming from the front end while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the driver was told the front drivers side strut tower was severely corroded and grinding up against the steering column. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 90,000. sm. | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 150000 | ||
| Massive corrosion in the drivers side wheel well around the strut housing. hole developed and failed inspection. was told to remove from road until repaired. strut tower was about to break through. had to have wheel well rebuilt. approximate cost of $2000.00. repairs done to vehicle in 2009 pertains to nhtsa action pe11004 | |||
| 09/23/2010 | 168000 | ||
| Steering was not responding properly, would not return quickly. had it looked into. the front drivers side frame split right through. causing the strout tower to be pushed up against the steering column. top of the strout tower pushed up into the hood. according to several mechanics, death trap had to junk so no one would be hurt. | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 135000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my car into my neighborhood. i turned a corner heard a clunk my steering was tight. i then turned into my driveway and lost my steering. fortunately i was moving slow and did not hit anything. i got out of my vehicle looked under the hood and discovered that my left front wheel well had rusted through and had rotated up and into my steering column breaking the spring in the column and knocking out my steering. so far nissan and my dealer have done nothing. they have rejected my claim that this is a safety problem and they have not given me a formal estimate of the cost to repair. they did offer me $500 of trade in value towards a new vehicle purchase. on november 13, 2009 i requested that the vehicle be repaired at my cost. i visited the dealer on december 1, 2009 to check on progress, and as of this afternoon december 4, 2009 they have not prepared an estimate. i feel this is a safety issue an additional bracket would prevent the wheel well from hitting the steering column. i am lucky that it happened in my driveway later that day was going to drive that vehicle to new york state where if this happened at high speed would have been a serious and possible fatal crash. instead i drove a rental car after my vehicle was towed to the dealer. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2009 | 156250 | 1 | |
| 1999 nissan pathfinder had front struts replaced last summer. over the winter i started to get a bumping feeling in the steering. it was really bad when i hit a bump in the road. i didn't think it was that bad until i hit large bump and the vehicle would not allow me to turn. i went off the road and when i hit another bump it turned. i was able to get the truck home. i return to have the front struts and steering checked the mechanic showed me how the unibody separated and is pushing against the steering shaft. he explained there was no fix and to junk the vehicle, and stop driving as soon as possible. this vehicle is only 10 years old. *tr | |||
| 05/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| I'm repulsed @ the gross disregard for safety & life of consumers my 99 nissan --death trap hey im alive 3 crashes major steering lock up self acceleration problems electrical stalling shimmy seatbelts don't lock air bags do not deploy this vehicle is dangerous brakes lock up chronic check engine light issues despite numerous inquiries & complaints to nissan they denied any similar complaints with any of their vehicles i have now found multiple foreign campaign recalls which nissan north america was notified by manufacturers of components in their us vehicles by these foreign manufacturers many years later nissan is advising service/safety bulletins however the consumer is not notified & even mislead as to safety issues upon inquiry keep track of your complaints to nissan -when you call back they deny any prior complaints you made at least this has been my experience with nissan consumer affairs ----------when the whole chasis mainframe is bent in 3 major mva,s front head on please again explain to me why the airbags fail to deploy & the seat belts don't lock it seems to depend on way 2 many reasons id like to know what would make them deploy your answer is no answer thanks for your compassion for human life mine was destroyed sincerely disabled do the right thing & spare another human travesty! *tr | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 120000 | 1 | |
| 1999.5 nissan pathfinder 4wd lx with less than 130k miles started rusting last year and now has excessive body rust. front driver side strut assembly completely separated from car and had to be replaced and rewelded in 2007, gas fill pipe was recalled for repair by nissan due to excessive rust. single owner garaged car never taken near salt water. *tr | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Front driver side strut,housing and bearings were destroyed, could have possibly locked up on me, when i had the children in the car, on the way to church. this condition is dangerous, and nissan won't replace the vehicle. i have only had the truck for three, to four weeks. they are trying to tell me that there was no immediate threat to my life. yet, i don't feel very comforatble driving that vehicle, and definitely not transporting children. what can i do????? | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Vehicle shimmies/vibrates at speeds between 60-70mph. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Severe front end shimmy/ wandering at speeds over 55 mph. vehicle feels very unsafe to drive on highway. nissan dealer informs me that this condition is normal, and cannot be fixed.four sets of tires have been installed on vehicle, finally changing to michelin brand tires. front end alignment performed by nissan dealer/noimprovement/conditions still persists. nissan representative to look at vehicle on 06-24-1999. *ak( dot number: b78n tire size: p255/65/16 ) | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 125000 | ||
| 1999 nissan pathfinder rear suspension swaying feels like the car is going to roll over. very scary to drive. occurs at all speeds but mostly at higher rate (55-60 mph) replaced - per nissan dealer- front/rear schocks/ struts. when this didn't fix problem then was told about rear bushings needed replacing but only 4 of them. cost $1200. still have problem. took back to dealer and told another/different 4 rear bushing needed replacing another $1200. hane not been able to get back to dealer yet. this should have been a recall-very dangerous to drive this car. | |||