Steering Column problems of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder

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.

The steering column broke while my daughter was driving,making it impossible to steer the vehicle. She lost control of the vehicle. Nhtsa lists my vehicle as being involved in a recall. But Nissan says there is no recall for the vehicle. Please let me know if the NHTSA information is correct, and what I should with Nissan's contention that there is no recall. Year: 2000 make: Nissan model: Pathfinder number of open recalls: 1 NHTSA recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 11v-244 recall date: April 20, 2011 manufacturer recall number: r1101 safety risk: the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. This may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could result in a crash. Remedy: the manufacturer will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary. Recall status: recall incomplete manufacturer notes: please contact Nissan consumer affairs at (800) Nissan-1 (or 800-647-7261) for additional questions. Monday - Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm cst.

Nissan USA refuses to acknowledge that they is a recall on my vehicle, although the NHTSA records shows there is a recall because of the danger of steering column breakage. The steering column broke while my daughter was driving but Nissan says there is no recall and it would not repaid my vehicle. Although there is a NHTSA recall for my VIN, the local Nissan dealer referred me to the Nissan USA website, which states there is no recall. (see below). Nissan recall lookup 2000 Nissan Pathfinder VIN: jn8ar07y9yw419953 change VIN there are no open recalls or campaigns associated with this vehicle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- you can search for safety recalls all the way back to March 1994. This information was last updated on December 29, 2014. If you have additional questions regarding vehicle recalls, email us or call 1-(800) Nissan-1 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-(800) Nissan-1 free end_of_the_skype_highlighting. . Read more...

In December 2014, NHTSA's website said there was a recall on my vehicle. It now says there is no recall. About Dec 21, 2014, my vehicle suffered the same problem that NHTSA described (a steering column that broke while driving) in the NHTSA notice given for recall (see below) VIN: jn8ar07y9yw419953 year: 2000 make: Nissan model: Pathfinder number of open recalls: 1 NHTSA recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 11v-244 recall date: April 20, 2011 manufacturer recall number: r1101 summary: in areas of the country in which heavy concentrations of road salt are used, a mixture of snow/water and salt may enter an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing, causing water to collect at the mating surface of the strut housing panel and the inner hood ledge assembly. Over time, this snow/water and salt intrusion may result in corrosion of the strut tower housing in some subject vehicles. This recall affects vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d. C. , west virginia and wisconsin. Safety risk: the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. This may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could result in a crash. Remedy: the manufacturer will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary. Recall status: recall incomplete manufacturer notes: please contact Nissan consumer affairs at (800) Nissan-1 (or 800-647-7261) for additional questions. Monday - Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm cst this recall data last refreshed:.

Mechanical recall of November 2011 was never completed properly. On or about Dec. 21, 2014, the steering column broke while my wife and daughter were in the car. My mechanic inspected the call after the incident. He is willing to submit an affidavit stating that the recall was never properly completed. I have photos showing the unrepaired steering and housing that was supposed to have been repaired. The photos clearly indicate repairs were not done as required by the recall. Nissan USA insists it has no obligation to make repair.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that the suspension was completely rusted and it would cost over $2000 to repair. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 11v244000 (suspension: front) and 11v244000 (steering: column), in which the vehicle was repaired under both recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they would send out a representative to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 176,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000 ( steering:column), the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the parts needed for repairs were not readily available. Two months after receiving the recall notice, the dealer had not yet received the parts and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle knowing a faulty strut housing was in the steering system. The contact had not experienced a failure. The current mileage was 130,000.

2000 Nissan Pathfinder major front drivers strut tower corrosion, caused steering column to snap.

I own a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder le, with 149,000 miles, which is now out of warranty. Tues 7/27/10, while pulling out of a parking space, I lost steering control. Find steering column is snapped. Tow to mechanic, who discovers the shock tower, which is part of the frame (uni-body design), has sheared away from the rest of the wheel-well. The shock tower has pushed up into the steering column, causing it to break. Mechanic gave estimate of $640. 00 for steering, and at least $1700. 00 for the wheel-well, which is a body shop repair. Also suggested to call Nissan to see if there a recall on wheel-wells as this is a safety issue, and is not the first time he has heard of this problem. This is not normal wear and tear, it is a design flaw. Control arms just below tearing in frame, if tearing continued, wheel could also become dislodged, in addition to loss of steering. Nissan was called, and wants vehicle towed to dealership for verification at my expense, and in addition pay for diagnostic service. Apparently, I am at their mercy, however how can they give me an unbiased diagnostic, as I am sure the results will be in their favor. I am now at a standstill as the repairs will apparently outweigh the value of the vehicle, which is $4125 trade-in value. However, if this happened on one side, it is reasonable to believe that will occur on the other, doubling cost of repairs.

My Pathfinder began making strange noises when turning/driving. It became more and more difficult to steer the vehicle and keep it going straight. After numerous trips to my repair facility and body shop the steering strut (driver's side) was found to be rusted and the car was deemed unsafe to drive. I turned it in to springhills salvage in springhills ohio in July of 2010 and received $300. 00 for a perfectly wonderful vehicle except for the rusted strut/steering. I have filed two claims with Nissan under this recall and both times they have denied my claim because I got rid of the vehicle prior to their recall. This is not satisfactory. Updated ivoq 02/24/12 updated ivoq 03/06/12.