Steering Noise Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Strut tower rust damage, my Pathfinder started having that noise coming from the steering column during motion. After a quick inspection at the dealership we realized there was a big gap under the strut towers in both sides, and that there was already a recall, but the recall does not includes to replace the strut column, just a cheap, glued-bolted strip of metal they call a bracket that does not even covers the gap. The "fix" used in recall nhsta 11v-244 is totally inadecuate for vehicles in which corrosion has take all the base of the strut tower and the tower is already touching the steering column. To elaborate imagine a gap 3 inches high and 12 inches long; two of the 3 inches in heigh were created by material that rusted and fell apart an only one inch if bent displacement. If as the instructions of the recall indicate, the strut tower must be bent back to original position, the gap will be reduced only the one inch that correspond to displacement leavin a 12 by 2 inches gap due to corrosion and it is here, where the recall solution indicates that a trip of steel should be bolted/glued to. The 4-5 inch strip(repair bracket) will be lay in cross position perpendicular to the rusted gap, leaving about 3 inches of the rusted gap exposed to each side. Just like a band aid stick across a big wound. This is not a long term fix, the bracket will fail as well or will detach from the rusted surfaces where it was installed.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder. While the accelerator pedal was depressed and driving at low speeds, the steering wheel jerked until the accelerator pedal was released. The contact stated that he felt a vibration and a rattling noise was heard from the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bommarito Nissan west (14747 manchester rd, ballwin, mo 63011, (636) 394-0330) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed new tires and brake pads. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that someone would contact him. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

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Noise and wobble in steering. Repair shop said the passenger side, front steering control arm and frame are severely rusted. This connection is weak. Should this control arm break lose, steering would fail.

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This vehicle was purchased in tennessee and moved to indiana less than 1 year later. Said vehicle has also made several trips to michigan. I received a letter from Nissan stating there may be a problem with the strut housing which in turn can affect the steering. They made this to sound like a minor problem and to have it checked out if you hear noise or have difficulty steering. A concern would be if you are driving a vehicle that seems to steer correctly, however has a housing that is cracked, corroded and close to failing. Why would Nissan not recall all the vehicles to have them checked instead of making it sound like the problem is not that significant. Nissan's note states they are currently developing a remedy for this condition and when the remedy is available they will send a second letter asking owner's to bring in vehicle's for an inspection and a remedy. I haven't heard anything from Nissan since my first notice and that was months ago.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated she heard a noise within the steering column while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed her that the front driver's side strut tower was severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was again informed that the front driver's side strut tower was corroded. The vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v244000 (steering:column). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 149,000.

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Both front strut housing rusted. Driver side strut housing crack and pull away from the assembly, damaging strut, housing touch the steering column, grinding noises from steering column.

I’m writing to request that NHTSA investigate a steering column issue on my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder se to see if the issue falls under the steering column & passenger air bag fastener campaign #10v-115. The vehicle was bought new in 2006. The steering issue was first reported on 9/14/06 to a Nissan technician. I noticed when stopping the vehicle a squeaking noise coming from the steering column. The technician was not able to diagnose the problem. On 6/03/09, the vehicle was taken to another Nissan dealership technician for additional work and again the technician was asked to diagnose the problem. The vehicle was serviced on 8/2/13, at a different Nissan dealership and again the technician was not able to determine the squeaking noise or why the steering column was loose. Please understand that all three services mentioned above were completed at Nissan dealerships and the services were within the warranty on the vehicle. In late summer 2014, I noticed the steering column being very loose. On 09/11/14, I alerted a Nissan service department again of the problem. At this time, the vehicle was 3,000 miles outside the extended warranty. The steering column issue continued and on 11/7/14, I took the vehicle to a local Nissan dealership for more steering column testing. The technician concluded that the vehicle’s power steering rack is breaking apart. I sought a second opinion and the service technician concluded that the steering column assembly is failing. After eight years of inquiry the issue is now diagnosed. Steering column - it is too loose and when turning to the far right or left it makes a clacking noise. If NHTSA, determines that my vehicle’s issues fall under the steering column & passenger air bag fastener campaign #10v-115, then I would like for a local dealer to repair the vehicle at no charge to me. Please formally investigate this issue.

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