10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Pathfinder

  • miles
When applying brakes vehicle made a loud squeaking noise. Also when it's wet outside and the brakes are applied, pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop instantly. Dealer has seen vehicle.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #7

Jun 081999

(reported on)

Pathfinder

  • miles
Problems started at 2,600 miles. Tires needed to be replaced at 3,000, car shakes between 45 and 60 mph. Brakes vibrate when applied, and car shimmys to a stop. Vehicle had $6,000 in repairs to fix a rear end thump. Front end "bottoms out" when going over large bumps, new struts were installed, now problem is worse. Vibration noise is non-fixable according to Nissan. Nissan service claims all problems are inherent to the vehicle.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #6

Dec 011997

Pathfinder

  • miles
Brakes keep failing intermittantly, Nissan refuses to fix and will not assist me vehicle is a danger to me and others "help"

- Folly Beach, SC, USA

problem #5

Dec 011997

Pathfinder

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Folly Beach, SC, USA

problem #4

Dec 181998

(reported on)

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #3

Aug 311998

(reported on)

Pathfinder

  • miles
Sometimes, the ABS does not stop the truck on gravel roads. When applying the brakes, the brakes lock up, causing the SUV to slide. The dealer is aware of the problem. Dealer could not find a problem with the ABS. Around 8/15/98 consumer applied the brakes, and the SUV would not stop, continued to slide and crashed into a electric gate on consumer's property.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #2

Feb 241998

(reported on)

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes slide when engaging.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #1

Oct 251996

Pathfinder

  • miles
The anti-lock brakes do not work on wet pavement, the vehicle skids and will not stop. A monitor was installed for the ABS and it still did not solve the problem.

- Hohokus, NJ, USA