Ten problems related to strut tower have been reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received repairs to the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000(suspension:front). The contact stated that the sheet metal that was used to cover the rust on the strut tower per the recall would not be sufficient when driving under normal road conditions. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to the inadequate recall remedy but the manufacturer did not provide a response to the contact. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 180,000.
I received a recall for my 1997 Nissan Pathfinder strut tower housing assembly. On the recall Nissan stated that the vehicles registered in certain states that uses road salt can develop corrosion that can lead to steering damages. However, the recall letter that was sent to me was stating that my vehicle was never in that states and also stated that my vehicle will not be covered for the applicable repairs. When I was in active military I was stationed to great lakes IL. From September 2006 to June 2010. I was residing at[xxx]. My IL states driver's license number was [xxx] and was issued [xxx]. I'm writing this complaint to make sure that all applicable inspections and repairs for my vehicle will be covered by the manufacturer. Thank you for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, the steering became hard to control. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed an inspection that located the failure at the front strut tower as being corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 134,000.
Driver's side front strut tower rusted and failed, dropped 4 inches, in contact with brake master cylinder, near steering column. Vehicle quit on interstate, smoke in cabin, computer burned, wires to relay box over left strut worn and shorted, blown fuel injector relay fuses . Mechanic says unsafe to drive.
1997 Nissan Pathfinder left front strut tower about to collapes due to severe rot.
The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the front end of the vehicle began shaking abnormally and becoming unusually unstable. The vehicle was taken to a vehicle repair facility where the technician advised the contact that the front driver side strut tower had fractured from the vehicle and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The technician at the dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and if the vehicle was repaired, the contact would be liable for all repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,443.
1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut towers corrosion the consumer stated the deterioration of the struts caused very noticeable shimmying and swaying of the vehicle while it was in motion. The corrosion of the struts was so severe, that the consumer needed to replace the front and passenger side struts immediately. Upon inspection, the mechanic noticed that both struts were entirely corroded, to the point that the vehicle was relying on the springs for support.
1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall for possible corrosion of the front driver's side strut tower the consumer stated in October 2009, the front driver's side brake line failed. The failure caused the brake fluid to drain from the system resulting in minimal braking action. The consumer had to use the hand brake to stop the vehicle. . Approximately three weeks later, while having the muffler replaced, the mechanic informed the consumer the strut tower was disconnected from the frame of the vehicle and stated that it could lead to brake failure. The mechanic further advised the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the strut tower disconnected from the frame. While driving home, the front driver's side brake line failed for a second time in the same manner.
The left front strut tower has pushed up into the hood due to rust on the frame. After 118,000 miles, the odometer on our 97 Pathfinder stopped working and we noticed that there was a very loud bang every time we hit a bump with the left front wheel, and the steering wheel would shake. We brought the vehicle to our mechanic and he determined that the frame had rotted and the strut was separated from the vehicle. He said it should not be driven. We had the Pathfinder towed to a body shop for an estimate, and after placing on the frame machine determined that it would cost in excess of $2100. 00 to repair and advised us not to spend the funds to repair. They told us they had never seen anything like this before, and could not believe that such a well taken care of Pathfinder was not safe and ready to be crushed. We are now left with a vehicle that looks and runs fine, but cannot be driven or sold. Needless to say we are grateful that we did not get into an accident or hurt anyone, but are now out $5000. 00 (value of the Pathfinder).
Please note that Nissan dealership only patched up the strut tower. The vehicle continues to display problems with steering. I am afraid to continue driving this vehicle. I am very disappointed with the repair services that were completed at the Nissan dealership in turnerville n. J.