Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Five problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2003

While driving 56 mph vehicle went over a dip in the road and lost control, and rolled over three times, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. As a result, driver died at the scene.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 01/31/1998

Power steering had just been replaced, vehicle traveling at 40-50 mph when loss of control (spinning) due to possible steering failure causing vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during collision resulting in head injury. Mjs.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 01/31/1998

Consumer was entering onto the highway, traveling about 40-50 mph in rainy weather conditions when the vehicle flipped over three times. Occupants were trapped in vehicle. The air bags deployed, and occupants inhaled chemicals escaping from air bags, causing occupants to choke. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Power steering failed.

4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 02/27/1997

Power steering switch failed.

5 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 06/06/1996

Driving at speed of 50mph, when changing lanes, due the road construction and hwy condition, vehicle lost control and tilted over.


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