10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 1
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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problem #5

Mar 122003

Pathfinder

  • 95,000 miles
While driving 56 mph vehicle went over a dip in the road and lost control, and rolled over three times, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. As a result, driver died at the scene.

- Sanford, NC, USA

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problem #4

Jan 311998

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering had just been replaced, vehicle traveling at 40-50 mph when loss of control (spinning) due to possible steering failure causing vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during collision resulting in head injury. Mjs

- Fresno, CA, USA

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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

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problem #2

Feb 271997

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering switch failed.

- Bandon, OR, USA

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problem #1

Jun 061996

Pathfinder

  • miles
Driving at speed of 50mph, when changing lanes, due the road construction and hwy condition, vehicle lost control and tilted over.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

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