Front Suspension problems of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the struts were being replaced by a local mechanic when the contact was advised that the strut housing was fractured. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 11v244000 (suspension:front) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was concerned that the crack in the strut housing would cause the steering column to fracture and possibly cause a crash. The failure mileage was 165,000. Updated 03/15/12 the consumer stated the problem has been resolved. 03/23/12.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall reimbursement the consumer stated the his vehicle has been subject to corrosion issues. The defect was due to lack of anit-corrosive material applied at the time of manufacturing. The consumer stated there was a known recall that address the issues. However, Nissan denied the consumers request reimbursement, stating no recalls existed for his vehicle.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning corrosion issues the consumer stated during a routine maintenance appointment, the consumer was advised by the service department that there was a recall on his make, model and year vehicle. The recall was issued as a result of a corrosion issue underneath the vehicle, which could have resulted in a catastrophic failure of the struts and or the steering mechanism. The consumers vehicle was inspected and it was determined the extent of the corrosion under the vehicle was so severe that the vehicle could not be repaired. The consumer was given a loaner vehicle and was told that Nissan corporate would contact him for a resolution. The consumer stated weeks passed and he never heard from Nissan. The consumer was finally informed that a third party vendor would inspect the vehicle. The third party vendor determined the vehicle could indeed be repaired. The consumer would like for Nissan to buy the vehicle back.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer states vehicle is part of a recall issued for 1996-2006 Pathfinders. Consumer expresses discontent regarding repairs the consumer was initially told the vehicle was beyond repair. She was then informed the vehicle would be repaired.

On braking, right front tire started to shake and steering well was almost ripped from hands. Mechanic put on lift and right rear a arm attachment point was totally rusted out. Upon inspection left front was ready to go as well. Frame has numerous rust holes in it. 10 yr old car can not be repaired.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle would pull abnormally from right to left while driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced frequently whenever uneven road surfaces were driven over. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that there was a large separation in the strut housing that would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would call him back in reference to the recent under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front). The current and failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

I noticed a little pull in the steering wheel when taking a turn, so I stopped in to the Nissan dealership an was advised that the shock tower has failed. This is a problem that Nissan has know about an has done nothing about it. I did contact Nissan and they said they would pay $1100. Towards the repair, which was $2100. 00, I tailed them this is a safety defect and should have been recalled. Lucky for me an other people I wasn't driving on a highway an had this fail completely. The wheel would have fallen off an have lost control of the vehicle. They know there is a problem and have decided not to take action. I have argued with Nissan, they do know there is a problem, otherwise why would they be willing to pay without lots of questions. I have had this vehicle since 2001 and have done all the oil changes, brakes, tires, it is in great shape, an this failed because of a problem in workmanship. You can find many people that own this vehicle and have had this problem, they need to do something before someone really gets hurt or killed with a shock tower failure.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall issued concerning suspension the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the repairs she had done on the vehicle prior to the recall. The consumer stated Nissan originally agreed to reimburse her. However, they have since denied her claim.

2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall related to salt erosion the consumer stated he spent $ 2,358. 75 in out of pocket repairs and is seeking reimbursement.

Front end is all rusted. This might cause the whole front end to fall while driving and cause an accident. Dt.

There is some shaking in front end between 55 mph and 70 mph. Contacted dealer 8 times, but so far no remedy. Also, the brakes continuously roar or skip.

While traveling about 55 mph on highway vehicle pulled sharply to left and struck dividing wall. No prior warning before incident. Driver was wearing seatbelt. There were no passengers. Driver's side airbag deployed. Insurance company was notified. Tires were intact. Driver sufffered minor injuries.

Consumer was driving at approximately 60 mph when started to feel like light travel trailer was moving back and forth . Then trailer immediately flipped over, causing vehicle to flip over. Vehicle was advertised to pull a trailer up to 5000 pounds, and the one that consumer was pulling was about 3100 pounds at most. Dealer claimed that bent was so bent up that they could not determine cause. This was the first time consumer pulled trailer with this vehicle, and was only able to get approx. 2,000 miles.