One problem related to steering noise has been reported for the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2001 Pathfinder.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise when the steering wheel was turned which progressed randomly after the dealer had already replaced the strut towers once. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic due to the steering wheel seizing and making an abnormal noise who indicated that there was a manufacturer recall and to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 11v244000 (steering , suspension) and one dealer indicated that there was too much rust and corrosion to complete the repair. The manufacturer sent an independent source who indicated that the vehicle needed to be repaired. The manufacturer indicated that the contact would need to have the vehicle towed to another dealer to receive the recall repair remedy. The contact was still waiting to receive the recall repair remedy weeks later from a second dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.