14 problems related to suspension 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.
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.
My Pathfinder was "fixed" in 2011 for the recall 11v244000. Upon driving the vehicle the steering became problematic when turning left or right. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the supposed fix from Nissan for this,was a joke. This vehicle had no business being on the road. The strut housing collapsed. You can look in the fender well and see the engine compartment!!! vehicle not able to be driven. Complaint made to consumer affairs.
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.
Corrosion of strut-housing unit on front passenger side propagated to brake lines causing complete loss of brake fluid.
We purchased a new 2000 Nissan Pathfinder in March of 2000. The vehicle has 116,000 miles on it and has been driven exclusively on urban roadways and highways (no off-road usage). There has been no unusual usage of the vehicle. We have not used it for towing or transport of heavy or corrosive materials. The vehicle has never been involved in any accidents. The vehicle has been maintained per the manufacturer requirements. When not in use, the vehicle is stored in a garage. The vehicle has been regularly evaluated and inspected by Nissan mechanics during the free inspections offered by Nissan dealerships. They never reported any serious problems with the vehicle. About a month ago, we developed a noise in the front end when turning the vehicle. We took it to a dealership for an evaluation. The dealership determined that a portion of the frame was severely corroded and had cracked. I immediately requested that they inspect the rest of the frame for corrosion. They refused and told me that any repair would have to be made by a body shop. They said the vehicle was no longer under warranty. . After picking up the vehicle I immediately drove the vehicle to an auto body shop for evaluation and repair. The auto body shop removed the engine from the vehicle and inspected the frame. They found extensive corrosion of the frame. There are many locations in the frame where it has rusted completely through. The vehicle manufacturer must have improperly or inadequately applied anti-corrosive materials to the frame. It is obvious Nissan is aware of corrosion issues with Pathfinder frames. Nissan repaired a corrosion related problem with the strut housing while the car was at the dealership. There are numerous references to Pathfinder frame corrosion on the internet.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that there was rust on the passenger's side of the frame. The contact mentioned that when driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would shake abnormally. The contact then inspected the vehicle and discovered that the suspension frame was rusted completely. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Recall r1107 pertains to interstate towers. Were repaired had in shop from Dec 22 2011 - Jan 4 2012. Complaint: we were informed that the vehicle was properly repaired at this time. After I inspected my vehicle I found that they plated the left side, and they left a hole in the frame rail. They said they could not fill a hole without being held liable. Right side was just sprayed with undercoat. Picture shows undercoat inside of frame rail badly rotted out and no repairs made. Also there is a 6" hole in right rear frame rail around spring mount which is a common problem in other Pathfinders. I had a 1992 Pathfinder that upper frame rail rotted out and upper trailing arm mounts ripped out of frame and rear end was ripped loose. Nissan said our 2000 Pathfinder claim has been closed (satisfied) and we have no recourse. We feel Nissan should buy this vehicle from us under their level three plan. We just paid this vehicle off and bought it from the dealer five years who did all the maintenance work on it prior to us buying it and this vehicle has always been taken care of. We were planning on driving this vehicle for years and now it is a safety hazard. I won't drive it because my grandchildren are in my vehicle daily. My husband is a mechanic and has been all of his life. We have pictures that can be emailed to you. We have contacted Nissan and so far they have been no help. We would appreciate any help you can provide.
I have had to have muffler replaced twice, front brakes. Replace exhaust. System replaced both axles,drive belts and rotors turned. I also need converter replaced ASAP. I went in for brakes and ended up getting this items fixed can't afford. I had to get loan but need converter replaced now. Can I get reimbursed. For repairs paid for out of pocket?.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front), but the contact notified that there was rust and separation in the area that was repaired. The dealer was notified and stated to the contact that the repair for the rust was not covered under the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 124,394 and the current mileage was 127,394.
The vehicle shakes and feels like you could lose control at speeds around 55-60. We have been told the suspension links/bushings are worn out. This was initially told to us from sunbelt Nissan in 2009 when the vehicle was only 9 years old. It costs several thousand dollars to fix. This should not be happening in a 9 year old vehicle and it is so hazardous that I will not allow my teen driver to drive this car. It is the only car I have to drive I feel that one day it could just jump off the road and crash if you hit a bump wrong.
Car will start rocking back in forth after speeds of 45 mph, enough to make car dangerous to drive.
Original tires, toyo, trampath, 255/65r16. Vehicle shakes at 60 mph. Nissan rebalanced, and placed 4 weights on tires, and vehicle still is not balanced, problem still occurring.