Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 6 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the Pathfinder.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 03/12/2003

While driving 56 mph vehicle went over a dip in the road and lost control, and rolled over three times, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. As a result, driver died at the scene.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 07/07/2001

Suspension causing vehicle to sway violently when going 50mph. . Consumer states the tires wore out at 20,000 miles, the shocks and struts were replaced at 42,000 miles, consumer was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle after complaining about the vehicle swaying, however the vehicle was taken to another shop and the trailing arms were replaced which then corrected the problem, also the power steering fluid was leaking, the muffler was replaced due to rust and the exhaust manifold was cracked due to stress, the front differential pinion seal was leaking, the center cap that goes on the stock wheels on the front seat was installed.

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3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/31/1998

Power steering had just been replaced, vehicle traveling at 40-50 mph when loss of control (spinning) due to possible steering failure causing vehicle collision, no deployment of air bags during collision resulting in head injury. Mjs.

4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 01/31/1998

Consumer was entering onto the highway, traveling about 40-50 mph in rainy weather conditions when the vehicle flipped over three times. Occupants were trapped in vehicle. The air bags deployed, and occupants inhaled chemicals escaping from air bags, causing occupants to choke. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Power steering failed.

5 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 02/27/1997

Power steering switch failed.

6 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder

Failure Date: 06/06/1996

Driving at speed of 50mph, when changing lanes, due the road construction and hwy condition, vehicle lost control and tilted over.


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