Power Steering Pump Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

The car began making a loud buzzing noise after reaching 59,000 miles. The buzzing is so loud it can be heard indoors and all around the car. The dealership noted the power steering pump should be replaced and advised to call Nissan consumer affairs. I received a call from Nissan consumer affairs six days later to inform me that they will not replace the power steering pump and I would have to pay the $3,000. 00 estimate that the dealership provided. Nissan's response to the problem was you are to far out of warranty to assist you. I am concerned that the defective power steering pump could create a hazardous driving situation when I am transporting my family. The sound gets louder and louder the longer you drive the vehicle. It sounds like an buzzing alarm is going off and that there is something wrong.

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Loud whistling noise coming from the power steering pump. All research suggest Nissan knows this is an issues and says it is normal.

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Steering became stiff while drivivinf and car seems to pull on opposite direction of the turn. Dealer notes steering pump leak.

The electrically controlled power steering pump has now started making a very loud buzzing / whistling noise. It is so loud, you can hear it inside the car with the radio on. The dealer told us that this is completely normal, although it just started making the noise. It makes the noise while driving, stationary or turning right or left. In other words all the time. The car is under factory warranty, but the dealer has refused to perform service to correct the issue because they say the noise is normal. I'm afraid the pump will fail causing an accident.

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I noticed a very high pitched whining/whistling noise when I opened the hood of a 2 day old car. The dealer service department said the power steering fluid was low and had it topped off. The noise reduced very slightly but its still there. They said that the noise was made by the electric assist power steering pump and was at normal levels. I have never seen any of my previous vehicles make such a sound. It feels like whatever part making that sound is due for failure.