10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,500 miles

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problem #4

Aug 162011

Pathfinder

  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the brake lines from the master cylinder to the rear of the vehicle were leaking. The vehicle was not inspected but the contact believed the failure was related to the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11V244000 (suspension: Front). The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 38,000.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 112010

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 136,000 miles
I moved to charleston SC in June of 2007 from richmond va. I began to hear a clicking sound whenever I would turn a corner or turn steering wheel to park or leave driveway about a year ago. Everytime I took vehicle in for oil change or maintenance, I would tell mechanic. It wasn't until may of 2011 someone actually checked front tires and axles and strut mounts. This is when I was informed of damage. I still have spent hundreds trying to repair numerous other problems because noone knew exactly what was wrong. I've had to pay for three front end alignments in two weeks because of this problem. Now I did not receive a recall letter until about 2 or 3 weeks ago and it does not list richmond va as one of the states, however, every year I lived in va we had lots of snow and salt was put down with sand. We also had flood gaston in August of 2005 so there were numerous state that experienced regular salt use in the winter.I would appreciate Nissan scheduling an appointment for inspection. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hanahan, SC, USA

problem #2

Oct 242003

Pathfinder 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
While driving 35 mph, another vehicle suddenly stopped in front of the consumer's vehicle which caused the consumer to veer off the road and hit a curb. The vehicle's axle broke and was towed to the dealership for analysis. The brake system resulted in a complete lost of control of the vehicle. The vehicle pulled to the right, the accelerator pedal would stick, there was a rattling/buzzing sound upon acceleration, the brakes slipped, and the accelerator did not respond at times. Prior to the incident the struts leaked and the left front stabilizer bar was replaced.

- Bayonne, NJ, USA

problem #1

Aug 061997

(reported on)

Pathfinder

  • miles
When releasing the brakes after stopping, a loud bump sound came from the rear. It felt like the vehicle was rear ended.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA