10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #6

Feb 142019

Pathfinder

  • 160,000 miles
When turning left or right with steering wheel there is a quarter of a turn before the vehicle starts to turn and when traveling on the freeway this causes me to drift into other lanes. This delay when I turn the steering wheel and the car doesn't turn is very scary. It is almost like when you hit an ice patch and apply the breaks and the vehicle keeps going in the forward direction

- St.Paul, MN, USA

problem #5

Sep 042010

Pathfinder

  • miles
Strut housing has been leaking while putting gas abnormal metal corrosion probably D/T to a poor coating process grinding noises

- Shawnee, KS, USA

problem #4

Sep 262016

Pathfinder

  • miles
NHTSA recall number 11V-244 recall, manufacturer recall number: R1108. I recently purchased this vehicle which was in seattle wa. I live in Illinois and took this car yesterday to anderson Nissan in rockford, il for the open recall. I was told that their inspection showed no rust and due to the life of this car, no further action will be taken on this recall. My concern is that now that this car will be exposed to snow and salt, it will rust!! this car is in good condition and I hope to get many more years out of it (odometer is 152,500 miles). I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs, case# 24193883, who said that my request to remedy the strut housing (I was told by the dealership that the fix is remove rust and then apply paint) will be referred to their regional office. What recourse do I have on this issue?

- Belvidere, IL, USA

problem #3

May 212004

Pathfinder

  • 80,000 miles
I wrote previously on issues with my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder & recalls safety defects etc..etc.. " re airbag switch installation to my vehicle after years of inquiries & being told by Nissan dealers & Nissan North America Consumer Affairs there were no recalls &/or safety advisory even after receipt of a red urgent recall card from the dealer I purchased my vehicle from stating that I have been notified by my vehicle division of the existing problem ???? I was told over & over there were not any issues safety/recalls /technical bulletins or anything with my vehicle from both Nissan Consumer Affairs & dealer who sent this card & it must have been sent in error this card is postmarked 2/2008 & states I failed to reply however I never received any prior notifications & blatantly told prior upon my inquiries & after this card there were no issues &they don't know why I received this card blatant liars the card states VIN # JN8 make Nissan modification RO705/or 120705 nothing comes up on either what is this for ????" im getting nowhere without I believe information must be missing on this card & emphatic denial from the dealer Nissan auto mall & Nissan Consumer Affairs they even denied any prior complaints I made blasphemous liars!!!!!! help!!!!

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

problem #2

May 212004

Pathfinder

  • miles
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!

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

problem #1

Nov 152003

Pathfinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Paint is very thin, has peeled off in a few places. Not shiny - no gloss. Car has been waxed since being purchased. Car should be repainted.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA