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 vehicle 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?

- Palatine, IL, USA

1999 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement of expenses related to the Nissan salt states recall 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.

- Waterford, NY, USA

1999 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut housing the consumer stated she paid for the strut tower housing repairs prior to receiving a notice. The consumer is now seeking reimbursement of $500.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V244000 (suspension:front). After repairs, the contact noticed a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the strut was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,177. The VIN was unavailable.

- Gathersburg, MD, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the components affected in her complaint are related to a suspension recall. The vehicle was already subject to a recall related to the suspension/corrosion of the strut housing. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined the vehicle was not repairable due to the impairment. Updated 11/08/11 updated 11/21/11

- Bethel, ME, USA

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.

- Xenia, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front drivers side strut tower was corroded and cracked in four places. As a result, the master cylinder and intake filter failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 202,185.

- Middletown , NJ, USA

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. Updated 05/26/11 the consumer was informed the vehicle was unrepairable and he would be contacted. Updated 05/31/11

- Flemingsburg, KY, USA

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.

- Manchester, NH, USA

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.

- North Providence, RI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, he heard a loud snapping noise and the anti-lock brake warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. He and inspected the vehicle but saw nothing wrong so he drove it to an independent mechanic who advised him that the front driver side strut tower separated from the suspension and disabled the ABS line. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 145,000.

- Penbroke, MA, USA

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 driver 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.

- Ravena, NY, USA

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. Repairs done to vehicle in 2009 pertains to NHTSA action PE11004.

- Lunenburg, MA, USA

Steering was not responding properly, would not return quickly. Had it looked into. The front drivers side frame split right through. Causing the strut tower to be pushed up against the steering column. Top of the strut tower pushed up into the hood. According to several mechanics, "death trap" had to junk so no one would be hurt. Updated 02/10/11 updated IVOQ 04/21/11

- Pembroke, MA, USA

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.

- Lakewood, OH, USA

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.

- Waterford, MI, USA

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

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.

- Paxton, MA, USA

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"???"

- Amityville, NY, USA

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"???"

- Amityville, NY, USA