Suspension Noise problems of the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder

The contact's son owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 30 mph, the driver noticed a creaking sound on the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side strut assembly failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle had previously been serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

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.

My car body structure was broken into two pieces, and it is not operable. The passenger front side strut tower on my 2001 Pathfinder was completely rusted through. The strut tower was disconnected from the body due to the rust. When the tower finally let go, the steering was affected causing issues steering the vehicle. The problem was not only on the passenger side. There is a significant amount of rust on the driver side under carriage of the vehicle as well as the rest of the frame body structure. It caused also damage to the suspension components. Before my car got broken, I heard a noise from its right side and I was driving it on the highway, for a second I lost the ability to steel my car, but I kept it steady until I could get the next exit. I could have suffered a fatal accident that day. There is a recall for frame/body structure corrosion for this model 2001 Pathfinder registered in new jersey. As soon I was aware about it, I called to Nissan consumer affairs to explain my situation. One of the Nissan repress. Advised me to take my car to the dealership in avenel NJ. My car was not drivable, so I called to the towing truck to pick and drop it off to the dealership on Dec 26, 2013. Since then, I have not had a response from Nissan to help me with my situation. Each time I spoke to a representative, they said that my case is still in process, and I need to wait for a decision. I can not believe it, I have been in a dangerous situation driven my car in that matter. I need a car to go to work for my livelihood and also to take my children to their school. I cannot afford to pay for a car rental. And after all of these, Nissan does not have any sense of cooperation. I requested them to help me with a provisional car to keep my life style on, but they denied it. I need help from the government NHTSA to make Nissan take care about this recall.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, she heard a strange noise and the vehicle failed to respond to the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the strut housing had failed. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph and heard a clicking noise from the front end of the vehicle. In addition, there was difficulty turning the steering wheel and a reduction in the engine power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front). The remedy consisted of the replacement of the reinforcement plate due to excessive corrosion. The failure continued after the repair was performed. The dealer stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.