During a routine automobile check up mechanic noticed the body frame was rusted. Manufacturer was notified visa e-mail.*ak the frame over the rear wheels had rusted beyond repair. The consumer stated it was not visible because of the under coating.
1994 Nissan Pathfinder body complaints
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Completely corroded frame aft, beginning at the front of both rear wheel wells. *ph the frame corroded to the point that the consumer could put a finger through the corroded areas.
There is a large hole in the frame of the vehicle due to rust. Consumer is an auto repair mechanic, and believes vehicle is unsafe to drive.
The frame of the car has rusted out. Mainly above the rear axle mounts. This cars has been washed and undercarriage cleaned constantly. It seems that the metal was not pure but probably recycled. Thus the rust from the inside out. Nissan didn't want to help, just put the complaint on file. So way to keep customers coming back! This was a 26,000 dollar car now worth 0 !
When you accelerate, brake or go over bumps rear axle moves and changes direction of steering. Car will pull to left or right side of road. The car will not go down the road straight. Rear frame section rusted completely through at mounting locations of axle support and spring areas. Other people have also failed state inspection do to bad rust problem. Car had factory undercoat installed 8 years ago. No way shoulds a car frame rust out in 8 years or less. Suv is still worth $6000.00 but can not be safly drive. You can not see rusted area unless you put car up on a lift. I did not do that before I purchased SUV just traded in that day. Dealer was not aware of problem and did not put ona lift to inspect it. My complaint is not with toyota of nashua but with the mfg. Nissan. I am sure you will have reports of serious accidents with these SUV in the rust belt areas of USA. Please let me know what is next step. I will see if someone can repair weld in a new frame rail section. Dt
Frame corroded to the point where it will not pass inspection. Location of the corrosion is near the rear tires on both sides in the weel well. I went to the dealer to have it looked at, they can not make the repair due to libality problems. The dealer also stated "this is a commond problem with this vehicle". Also I was told not to tow a trailer with this vehicle, the frame would no longer support the additional weight. Bottom line the frame should not rust out in 8 years. Now what should I do with this $26,000.00 vehicle????
When the door is shut automatic lock would lock all the doors. Sometimes would unlock, and then relock by itself. Problem is intermittent. Had taken to dealership.
Transmission would stick. Would fail to shift into another gear. Would have no prior warning when transmission sticks. Would stick in 2nd gear & only going 25mph. Also, door locks would go up and down when key is not in ignition. Would work fine if key in ignition. Have taken vehicle to dealer.
Nuts broke off hatchback hydraulic cylinder. Dealer notifed, and informed consumer that part was not covered under recall, and repairs would be at consumer's cost.
Hole is developping completely through floor burning multiple holes in mat from exhaust heat coming through panel.
Paint started peeling off the roof one year after purchase.
Opened up back glass part to the door and went to shut the glass and the whole glass exploded in driver's face . The glass exploded without any warning.
Rear hatchback hydraulic cylinder on right side fell off while in use and door fell down on owner causing injuries. Tt
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