11 problems related to body have been reported for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2000 Pathfinder.
This is in regards to a recall repair for the driver side strut tower. It has rusted out do to an improper recall repair.
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, heard a noise emerging from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to find the passenger side strut had perforated the wheel well and broke the brake line. The vehicle was driven to the dealer koeppel Nissan , 74-15 nothern blvd, jackson heights, NY 11372, they determined that the strut perforated the wheel well and the vehicle should not be driven anymore. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was open number: a33362679. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Bp.
The left front strut housing has corroded and is breaking away. This seems to be similar to the following recall:campaign id #: :r1107; NHTSA #11v-244. This vehicle, however, is not registered in designated "salt states" but owned and operated within 30 miles of 2 such states.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The dealer diagnosed that the frame had separated into the steering column, which potentially fractured. There was extensive rust and corrosion. The dealer kept the vehicle for further diagnostic testing. The contact was eventually provided with a loaner vehicle. The dealer refused to remedy the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that a dealer should be able to provide the remedy for the repair. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
I heard a rubbing sound and the passenger side front brake was acting unusual so I took my truck to my mechanic assuming it needed brakes. When the driver front wheel was taken off it was ovious that my brake pad was fine. It was noted that my tires were wearing unevenly and it was also very very ovious that the entire wheel wheel area was corroded,rusted and missing. There was a extremely large hole being the wheel area. Looking further it was noted that the steering column was rubbing against a part of the engine area. That explains the rubbing sound and diffuculty turning the wheel. It was also noted that the suspension was rotted and that the engine measured around 2 inches lower as it was leaning on the drivers side. I was told by my mechanic that the damage was so extensive that it could not be repaired. There wasn't any metal available under the truck to even weld any reinforcement to. The truck was unsafe to drive and to take it to Nissan. We never went any further with an inspection of the passenger side ect. I did take it to Nissan in the afternoon and was called the following morning and told my truck was fixed. I was told they replaced the strut on the drivers side and put some fiberglass underneath the truck. They did say that it passed their 100 and something point safety check. They never addressed anything else. I have been without transportation for a week now.
Pulling out of the driveway heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front drivers side wheel. Grinding noise every time I turn the steering wheel to the left. I inspected the front end and noticed the strut housing is tearing away from the frame. I googled the issue, found out about the recall, and called Nissan. I was told by Nissan the vehicle was already repaired for this recall.
2000 Nissan Pathfinder major front drivers strut tower corrosion, caused steering column to snap.
Took a left hand turn into alley, driver side strut tower broke free from inner fender, busted steering shaft. Had to have the vehicle towed, to auto body shop. Inner fender needed to be replace. Steering arm also needed replacing. An allignment was also needed after the repair. Corrosion was the cause auto body shop applied coating to the inner fender so that this would not happen again. Total cost of everything was around 2500 dollars.
Gas pedal sticking/brakes not working. Emergency brake failed to stop the car. Had to shut the car off while still in motion. Car was towed. At the time that I was attempting to stop the car, the speed read 45 mph. However, when the tow driver arrived he stated that the rpm's read as if someone was pressing down at at rate of 135 mph - no one was in the car at the time. Diagnostic service for not stopping when applying brake pedal. Broken cable accelerator. Mechanic also informed that the entire interior body of the car had completley rusted; to the point that it is not driveable.
I believe there is a design flaw in the steps on the side of the SUV. They are in the shape of tubes, and have rusted out. I had them removed, as the rusted steps could no longer support a person's weight. I have noticed that all 2000 Pathfinders with the step tubes are either rusted out, or have been replaced with a different design that does not allow for water to get into the tubes and create rust.
A rusting of the lower area on the side running boards. I received a recall notice that the salt in the northern states (I used to live in pittsburgh PA) caused a recall of insufficient coating in the gas tube area. I believe this same reason for this recall (salt used during the winter months) is the same reason for the rusting that has shown up in only two spots on my vehicle (same exact spot on both sides).