Frame Rust problems of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 25 mph, it became difficult to control the steering. The contact stated he was able to drive the vehicle to his independent mechanic where the mechanic stated the unibody struts were rusted on the frame which sat on the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a welder who welded the unibody with new struts. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. While the contact was having her vehicle inspected by the Nissan dealership she was informed that the vehicles frame had began to rust. The contact was informed by the dealership that the failure could not be serviced, there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 183000.

My 1999 Nissan Pathfinder has extensive frame rust, rusting from the inside out. It failed a virginia safety check. Virginia law prohibits frame repair on vehicles. The report and pictures were sent from the local Nissan dealer to Nissan corporate, and they dismissed any liability, saying the vehicle was too old, with too many miles (200k). I have researched this and found hundreds of reports on the internet. The rust is so extensive that you can literally see through the frame in some spots.

I've had the same problem as others with my one owner 99 Pathfinder. The front drivers side wheelwell frame assembly has rusted and separated to the point that it is too dangerous to drive. It is at the repair shop now, I am waiting for the estimate for repair cost, I've been told to expect a minimum of $1500. I hope others respond and complain so that maybe Nissan will own up to manufacturing a vehicle with defective metal and at least issue a recall. These vehicles are dangerous as the entire wheel assembly can collapse and cause serious injury or death. I took excellent care of my SUV, the engine and the rest is in excellent condition, but I was totally unaware of the extensive rust until I took it to the shop for strut replacement and they informed me of the condition. Luckily I was able to drive the vehicle home but that drive home caused more damage and that's when I saw that the frame had completely separated caused by the weight of the vehicle and I had to have it towed to the repair shop. I was told that it could have pushed the entire tire assembly straight upward and through the hood. Please be warned, and make sure to have your Pathfinders thoroughly inspected for this problem.

Total frame rust 1999 Pathfinder. Bought new.