Strut Tower Problems of Nissan Pathfinder - part 2

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the driver side strut tower rotted and the welds were fracturing from the steering column. When driving 10 mph and over, the vehicle would become extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the steering and found that the strut tower was rusting against the steering. The mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 05/03/lj updated 05/26/11.

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The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The driver noticed a grinding noise coming from the front end while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the driver was told the front driver side strut tower was severely corroded and grinding up against the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.

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1999 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut housing the consumer stated she paid for the strut tower housing repairs prior to receiving a notice. The consumer is now seeking reimbursement of $500. 00.

Driver reported rubbing, grinding noise in passenger front end when turning vehicle at speeds over 40 mph. Vehicle taken for repair. Specialist reported major corrosion under entire front end of vehicle. Bracket/mount for passenger side lower control arm 60% erroded. Major seperation at weld point in unibody/frame just behind front passenger side tire. Taken to authorised Nissan dealership. Dealership identified major corrosion on both front strut towers. Both front strut towers repaired iaw recall ntb11-064 r1107 frame damage/corrosion not repaired. Nissan dealership did confirm damage but stated that recall ntb11-064 r1107 does not address/include corrosion damage to frame. Initial repair specialist advised not operating vehicle due imminent failure causing loss of vehicle control. Will contact Nissan USA.

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The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal squeaking. The contact discovered that the driver side strut tower weld was fractured and causing the contact to loose steering abilities. In addition, there was also an abnormal rubbing noise heard when turning the steering wheel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The VIN was unavailable the current and failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Updated 04/15/lj.

Took a left hand turn into alley, driver side strut tower broke free from inner fender, busted steering shaft. Had to have the vehicle towed, to auto body shop. Inner fender needed to be replace. Steering arm also needed replacing. An allignment was also needed after the repair. Corrosion was the cause auto body shop applied coating to the inner fender so that this would not happen again. Total cost of everything was around 2500 dollars.

The contact owns a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the front end of the vehicle began shaking abnormally and becoming unusually unstable. The vehicle was taken to a vehicle repair facility where the technician advised the contact that the front driver side strut tower had fractured from the vehicle and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The technician at the dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and if the vehicle was repaired, the contact would be liable for all repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,443.

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1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut towers corrosion the consumer stated the deterioration of the struts caused very noticeable shimmying and swaying of the vehicle while it was in motion. The corrosion of the struts was so severe, that the consumer needed to replace the front and passenger side struts immediately. Upon inspection, the mechanic noticed that both struts were entirely corroded, to the point that the vehicle was relying on the springs for support.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the power steering seemed to grind. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the strut tower separated and was leaning against the steering column. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the dealer offered to repair it at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance as the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 90,000.

The strut tower on my 2000 Nissan Pathfinder broke loose from the vehicle and pressed up on the steering column causing sever stress on that unit. I was able to notice it prior to breaking the steering column joints and found a qualified body shop to press the unit back together and weld support brackets to hold the strut tower in place.

The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the front frame had rusted and cracked. A mechanic at a body shop stated that the strut tower was rusted and cracked and could not be repaired. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired by the dealer. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 78,000.

Steering was not responding properly, would not return quickly. Had it looked into. The front drivers side frame split right through. Causing the strut tower to be pushed up against the steering column. Top of the strut tower pushed up into the hood. According to several mechanics, "death trap" had to junk so no one would be hurt. Updated 02/10/11 updated ivoq 04/21/11.

The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 15 mph and trying to turn the steering wheel to the right he experienced heavy resistance. He was able to successfully turn the vehicle to the right but the steering wheel was very stiff. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop on four different occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to another independent repair shop where he was informed the strut tower was separated from the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 135,000.

I own a 2000 Pathfinder. The front strut tower has separated from the car's frame due to rust. This represents a serious safety issue. As near as I can tell it occurred after I hit a pothole. I was fortunate that I was not on the highway.

My 2000 Nissan Pathfinder se started making strange noises in the front end about a week ago. Upon inspection, I found that the strut tower had totally rusted out and completely separated from the vehicle. When I tapped it with a hammer, it created a huge hole, and the frame just disintegrated. The vehicle is no longer safe to drive and must be taken off the road. Having it repaired is not feasible. As a mechanic, I take very good care of my vehicle. It's maintained and washed regularly. This is clearly a defect in the Pathfinder, and should warrant a product recall. Driving the vehicle like this would be risking the safety of my family and myself.

1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall for possible corrosion of the front driver's side strut tower the consumer stated in October 2009, the front driver's side brake line failed. The failure caused the brake fluid to drain from the system resulting in minimal braking action. The consumer had to use the hand brake to stop the vehicle. . Approximately three weeks later, while having the muffler replaced, the mechanic informed the consumer the strut tower was disconnected from the frame of the vehicle and stated that it could lead to brake failure. The mechanic further advised the vehicle was unsafe to drive with the strut tower disconnected from the frame. While driving home, the front driver's side brake line failed for a second time in the same manner.

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.

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The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. While having the vehicle serviced for unrelated issues by an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the welding for the front strut tower was fracturing. The vehicle was not repaired and approximately two years later, the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front). The vehicle was never repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 340,000. Updated 05/26/11 the consumer was informed the vehicle was unrepairable and he would be contacted. Updated 05/31/11.

Massive corrosion in the drivers side wheel well around the strut housing. Hole developed and failed inspection. Was told to remove from road until repaired. Strut tower was about to break through. Had to have wheel well rebuilt. Approximate cost of $2000. 00. Repairs done to vehicle in 2009 pertains to NHTSA action pe11004.

The left front strut tower has pushed up into the hood due to rust on the frame. After 118,000 miles, the odometer on our 97 Pathfinder stopped working and we noticed that there was a very loud bang every time we hit a bump with the left front wheel, and the steering wheel would shake. We brought the vehicle to our mechanic and he determined that the frame had rotted and the strut was separated from the vehicle. He said it should not be driven. We had the Pathfinder towed to a body shop for an estimate, and after placing on the frame machine determined that it would cost in excess of $2100. 00 to repair and advised us not to spend the funds to repair. They told us they had never seen anything like this before, and could not believe that such a well taken care of Pathfinder was not safe and ready to be crushed. We are now left with a vehicle that looks and runs fine, but cannot be driven or sold. Needless to say we are grateful that we did not get into an accident or hurt anyone, but are now out $5000. 00 (value of the Pathfinder).

2001 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice concerning strut tower housing the consumer stated the entire strut assembly was replaced on sept. 5, 2008 before the notification was received. The consumer is requesting reimbursement.

I was driving my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder on a bumpy road and hit a pothole, the right strut punched through the strut tower and I could no longer control the vehicle. I then had it towed to my local shop and found out the whole of both strut towers were corroded beyond belief. I had one repaired after I reported it to my insurance company who then charged me a point on my license for the accident. I then traded the vehicle in order to avoid paying through the nose for the other strut tower repair, I then find out Nissan did a recall on the problem. Now they refuse to pick up the phone. They even gave me a bogus e-mail account to send the paper work for the reimbursement. I feel they at least owe me the amount for the repairs and the surcharge I am still paying.

The contact owns a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact noticed the strut tower was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 166,000.

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I have been hearing noises in the rear passenger side of my 2002 Nissan Pathfinder se, for months. This car was purchased new. I had everything checked recently,which is when we noticed the problem. We discovered a rotted frame rail where the top of the coil spring mounts to a plate built into the frame. The rot is on both sides, but much worse on the passenger rear. The spring is about to come through. This is a safety issue!!! and it'¿¿s our car,and we don'¿¿t have the money to replace it. This must be happening to many others as well. How can this happen to a kept up, beautiful 2002 Pathfinder?? it must have started rotting years ago,probably when the car only had 60,000 miles, and the car is now only 9 yrs old. There is apparently no replacement part for this problem. There is a recall on the front strut housings for rot but not the rears. To keep the car, the obvious, is a costly repair. Nissan has refused to do anything-they inspected the car in 2007 when the corrosion warranty was active on the frame. They should have seen it and I feel they are responsible. They are discriminating against me since I was told "I didn't spend enough money" at the dealer over the years for service. It is 35 miles from my house. Nissan says it's an "environmental issue" how?? there is no rot on the front of the car ,including the recalled front strut towers. The car is rotting away from beneath me. I threatened to sue them and they said they are "not obligated" to repair it. They don't care. This rot of the rear frame should never occur as it has,starting probably when it was only 6 yrs old,and be in this condition in only 9 yrs. The steel must be defected. I will ¿¿never¿� buy a Nissan again. Stay away from Nissan Pathfinders. The car would probably have run well for another 5 yrs and gone to 250k miles but the frame will not last. What a shame. This is ridiculous.

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Please note that Nissan dealership only patched up the strut tower. The vehicle continues to display problems with steering. I am afraid to continue driving this vehicle. I am very disappointed with the repair services that were completed at the Nissan dealership in turnerville n. J.