1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
103,667 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012010

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal squeaking. The contact discovered that the driver side strut tower weld was fractured and causing the contact to loose steering abilities. In addition, there was also an abnormal rubbing noise heard when turning the steering wheel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Updated 04/15/11 updated 09/16/11

- Roslyn, NY, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012008

Pathfinder

  • 110,000 miles
I have a Nissan Pathfinder le 2000 that in the past 8 mo have rocking or wobbling from side to side (or left to right) when driven at freeway speed (55-75). If you do not let off the gas or make a slight correction with steering wheel, it will get really bad to a point the it might fishtail. It's been progressively worsening even at lower speed, it's been happening. Aside from speed, it can be triggered by slight uneven road or bumps. I have had my alignment, wheel balanced, front end struts replaced which helped a little. I still have to get rear control arm bushings replaced. I have researched this online and there ar thousands of people complaining of the same exact symptom of my care. It seemed to be a common problem with the Pathfinder (high mileage-- mine is 121,000) and it appears that the control arm bushings on rear suspension is the problem. This is a very dangerous problem and it would not surprise me if there have been fatality involved. What has been done to correct this problem and I believe that there should be a recall with all Nissan Pathfinder to correct this dangerous and potentially fatal flaw in their suspension design.

- Temecula, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 272004

Pathfinder 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles
The rear end locked up while driving at 30 mph. First there was a loud banging popping noise, followed by the vehicle shaking. The brake pedal became hard, the driver was unable to depress it, causing lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle jerked and coasted to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed the dealership.

- Barnesville, GA, USA

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