Strut Tower problems of the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder

The strut tower repair that was made by Nissan in 09/2011 as part of NHTSA recall campaign #11v24000 (strut tower corrosion recall because of salt in new england states) failed on 8/17/2015. As a direct result of the structural failure in the passenger side strut tower, the break-line severed causing an immediate breaking failure, and also made the car unsafe to drive because of the structural failure which exposed the engine compartment to the interior wheel well. As of 8/26/2015, Nissan USA consumer affairs div. Refused to pay for the $1,300 in repairs (parts & labor) stating that they were not responsible to make additional repairs to correct the original recall notice because the vehicle is more than 8 years old, and they already fixed it as as a level 1 repair as required under the recall. They did't care that their repair was only 4 years old and that the vehicle had a visual/safety inspection performed by a Nissan dealer less than a year ago when the vehicle was recalled to replace the air bags.

There was a recall on the driver side strut tower due to server rusting. The dealership repaired that area. I was hearing a noise from the front right passenger side and found out that the rust had damage to that strut tower. My abs and brake lights finally come on and I had s lost of brake fluid. The strut tower colapse severing the right front brake line. The dealer inspected it and said that they would not repair this. I,m not sure why the left front strut tower would be covered and the right front in not. I had leased this vehical and when the lease expired we purchased the car outright. We heard about the recall when I had one remaining payment on the car. Now with the car paid in full it is no longer safe to drive.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn left and right as the failure progressed. The contact stated that the strut tower was fraturing and seperating from the frame due to extensive rust and corrosion associated with the left side of the vehicle near the front right and left wheel wells. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000 (steering , suspension). The dealer stated that the defect was too extensive to replace the components. An independent inspector was sent from the manufacturer who indicated that the recall repair was approved to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact had no resolution from the dealer because they indicated that the vehicle was not safe to repair after putting the vehicle on a lift. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v361000 (air bags) but was unable to determine for months, if the dealer completed the recal repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Dyd.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. While having the oil changed by an independent mechanic the contact was told the front driver's side strut tower was separated from the frame. The top of the shocks were also coming in contact with the master cylinder. As a result, the brake lines were tearing away from the vehicle. The vehicle could not be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 5/9/11.

2003 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer states problem with the steering wheel column the consumer stated in the spring of 2009, she began having problems with the steering column making noises. The mechanic performed a wheel alignment, in addition to other work totaling over $660. However, she continued to experience steering problems. The consumer returned to the dealer where they replaced the brakes, but the steering column still was not feeling right. Finally, the consumer went to another establishment who was able to ascertain and fix the problem. The repair shop found the rack and pinion very tight and adjusted the steering gear. The consumer stated since Nissan only sent her an interim notice, she did not know she should have taken the vehicle to the dealer for a free service, nor did she know to inform the mechanic about the strut tower housing damage to the steering column.