1994 Nissan Pathfinder body problems

Filed May 19, 2011 · Body · IA

Took vehicle into repair shop getting it ready for inspection. Was told by shop that the entire rear frame of vehicle is rusted out and is non-repairable. It needless to say will not pass inspection. They informed me that this is a common problem on this make and model. I contacted the manufacturer and they are not going to do anything even though this is a major safety issue with loosing the rear wheels and control of vehicle. (toyota had same issue with frames same years and issued a recall) lives are at stake with this issue and nissan should be made to correct issue or compensate owners. Doing a search on the internet on this issue I found hundreds of posts for the exact same problem on same years. What can be done. I now have a worthless vehicle. Note: I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago. My mechanic said that it will be suicidal driving the car, and he can't repair it.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Body · 184,000 miles · VA

Noticed sagging bumper and took 1994 pathfinder in for repairs. Mechanic told me the rear frame was rusted beyond repair. Poked his finger through the frame with no effort. Car has been cared for and had undercoating applied. Mechanics say they see this exact problem quite often. Internet search will reveal hundreds of similar cases, including car falling apart while moving.

Filed Jun 25, 2009 · Body · 60,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked, the contact observed that the front driver's and passenger side main frame exhibited severe corrosion and rust. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they were unable to assist with the repair. Photographs were taken of the vehicle and forwarded to the manufacturer for further investigation. The contact stated that there were no resolutions with the manufacturer. The vehicle is currently not being driven due to the safety hazard. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 103,195. Updated 07/17/09. *lj updated 07/17/09.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Body · 135,166 miles · PA

Took vehicle into repair shop getting it ready for inspection. Was told by shop that the entire rear frame of vehicle is rusted out and is non-repairable. It needless to say will not pass inspection. They informed me that this is a common problem on this make and model. I contacted the manufacturer and they are not going to do anything even though this is a major safety issue with loosing the rear wheels and control of vehicle. (toyota had same issue with frames same years and issued a recall) lives are at stake with this issue and nissan should be made to correct issue or compensate owners. Doing a search on the internet on this issue I found hundreds of posts for the exact same problem on same years. What can be done. I now have a worthless vehicle. Note: I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago and it had a new pa inspection on it. Shop says this frame issue should have been easily seen and vehicle should not have passed inspection.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Body · 135,166 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan pathfinder. When the contact took his vehicle in for inspection, he was informed that the entire frame was rusted beyond repair. The inspector was able to push his finger through what used to be a steel part of the frame. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. He spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that they could not assist. The current and failure mileages were 135,166.

Filed Oct 20, 2008 · Body · 110,000 miles · NJ

I noticed during routine maintenance that the entire rear frame of my vehicle is rotted out, this seems to be a very unsafe defect. Not drivable at this time because of the chance of frame failure.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Body · 130,000 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 nissan pathfinder. Upon routine inspection, it was found that the cast iron was rusted in the vehicle from the inside out. The inspection station failed the vehicle and stated that if the contact drove over a bump too hard, the vehicle could split into two pieces. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Body, Seats · ID

Power door locks lock and unlock while I am driving. "click" "click-click" when I am driving alone and not touching any door controls. Driver door lock jams easily. Cannot unlock the door from the outside. Interior plastic parts. Gasoline door knob by driver's seat. Broken quickly. Hinge to the compartment between driver's and passenger seat.. Broken almost immediately. Interior plastic locks on doors fell off. *tr updated 11/1/07

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Body · 165,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while a general maintenance inspection was performed by an independent repair shop, it was determined the vehicle frame along both rear axles was corrosive and the frame needed to be restored. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Sep 5, 2005 · Body · 00

Frame in rear wheel area rusted through on both driver and passenger sides. Under coating had hidden this until a small crack had appeared. Nissan canada was contacted by phone who indicated that no action would be taken for vehicles over 5 years old.