Tried calling nissan re: recall for brakes and steering, and they would not help me.
1996 Nissan Pathfinder steering complaints
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While driving 56 MPH vehicle went over a dip in the road and lost control, and rolled over three times, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. As a result, driver died at the scene.
Consumer states odometer would roll, consumer took vehicle to a garage and was advised it looked like someone had rolled it back, possible odometer fraud.
While exiting highway steering wheel went one way and tires went other way. Consumer said steering rod was stripped.
Recall 96v034000/ steering gear box. Dealer cannot provide parts for recall for 3 months.
Steering locks up in tight, fast turn - requires effort to correct.
There is a leakage coming from struts. Also, steering locks up and vehicle won't start up.
Exhaust manifold and head gasket cracked. Mjs
Consumer was entering onto the highway, traveling about 40-50 MPH in rainy weather conditions when the vehicle flipped over three times. Occupants were trapped in vehicle. The air bags deployed, and occupants inhaled chemicals escaping from air bags, causing occupants to choke. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak power steering failed.
Recall 96v034000; has been serviced and the problem still exists one month later.
Ecu switch failed, causing engine to surge.
Steering recall work denied by one dealership.
Vehicle pulls to left/right; also, there is a clunking, intermittent, in the steering column that sounds like something may be hitting ot breaking.
Driving at speed of 50mph, when changing lanes, due the road construction and hwy condition, vehicle lost control and tilted over.
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