Front Suspension problems of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Four problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1999

Both front struts have leaked until empty of fluid. When noticed, an appointment was made with Nissan dealer. I was advised that there was no problem. Independent dealer was later consulted and I was advised that the steering problems I was experiencing was due to empty/leaking front stuts.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1999

No summary.

3 Front Suspension problem

Vehicle pulls to left/right; also, there is a clunking, intermittent, in the steering column that sounds like something may be hitting ot breaking.

4 Front Suspension problem

Front end suspension poor performance causing premature wearing of the tires.




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