Nissan Pathfinder owners have reported 531 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 25 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (227 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension (60 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The control arm detached from the front subframe due to massive rust on a car that was well cared for and only 10 years old. This happened as we were driving: the front passenger-side wheel became loose and began flopping back and forth, forcing me to immediately pull over into a gas station. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started to wobble as if the steering wheel was being turned to the left and to the right repeatedly. Read details...
Family car;2001 Nissan Pathfinder, we got in the truck and drove about 250 feet to the stop sign. I stop. As I started moving and suddenly I hear a pop loud sound from engine compartment and my steering got hard and difficult to steer and a grinding sound as you turn the steering. Read details...
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. Read details...
Vehicle with no known mechanical issues/never involved in an accident was traveling 50mph on a major state route when suddenly the vehicle seized and began vibrating as if it had a flat tire. As the driver tried to control the vehicle and pull over there was a loud scraping sound. Read details...