Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The number one most common problem is related to the body (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Nissan Pathfinder


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder

The Body problem

Driving truck got so bad it was hard to keep in road. . Would go side to side on highway and turns were not easy to say in lane. Took to clarktire CO . . They replaced lots of parts and said mounts for shocks and struts were pretty badly rusted causing excessive movement of those.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

1997 Nissan Pathfinder left front strut tower about to collapes due to severe rot   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

The left front strut tower has broken off from rust on the frame and is pushing up against the hood. My mechanic advised me that the vehicle is unsafe to operate at all and as a result of this failure I was forced to go out and purchase a new vehicle.   Read details...


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