1996 Nissan Pathfinder transmission problems

Filed Jul 4, 2013 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 148,599 miles · NM

I just purchased this vehicle less than 2 weeks ago,on july 2nd while driving down the road I came upon a few slight rough spots in the road,this suddenly caused the vehicle to sway back and forth violently,as if someone way rocking a boat of jerking the steering wheel back and forth,after applying the brakes it stopped for a bit until more rough spots in the road or if speeding up or slowing down caused the same problem,I had my grand kids in the back seat at the time,it scared us all to pieces,because I just bought this vehicle I need it,has nissan called a recall on this problem? I'm seeing many,many more people online with the same problem with the same year and make as mine? This is dangerous and needs to be addressed by a professional nissan mechanic,I need instruction's on how to go about rectifying the problem.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Suspension, Transmission · 193,000 miles · WA

I was driving my 96 nissan pathfinder straight on a 30mph road when I let off the accelrator and the rear end of the vehicle started to sway, shake and to rock back and forth as if the rear axle was twisting seperate from the vehicle. This motion of rocking a swaying then started every time I would step on or let off of the gas and when the vehicle would shift up or down a gear. I then started to hear a poping noise from the back of the vehicle as well when I would turn a corner. I have had this pathfinder into the mechanic multipe times already with issues due to nissans suspension problems. I would not recomend a nissan product to anyone. I have already complained to nissan and they will do nothing to protect their customers from their manufacturer defects. Where are the recalls for this issue? Do not buy a nissan!!

Filed Sep 15, 2011 · Transmission · 456 miles · AL

My axle fell off my car and if I drive up to 45mph I car wobbles an rocks side to side really bad.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Transmission · 67,875 miles · CA

Clutch sticking - SUV towed to dealer - clutch fluid replaced as possible problem, however, a week later clutch started sticking again when depressed - drove SUV to dealer - they kept overnight and said they could not reproduce problem - picked-up SUV at dealer started it next morning and clutch was sticking again.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Transmission · CA

While driving she has problems with the transmission, brake and accelerator pedal. Dealer was contacted and stated that never heard of the problem and there was nothing they could about it. Ph

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the transmission. Also stated that while driving the vehicle she has had problems with the brake pedal and acceleration pedal. Dealer was contacted and stated that never heard about this problem. Ts

Filed Jul 3, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · VT

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.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Transmission · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Rear axle disconnected from the differential while traveling at highway speed of 50 MPH. Wheel with brake system and axle which continue across median strip onto oncoming traffic. Dealer was notified, and is refusing to pay for repairs. *ak

Filed Jul 20, 1999 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Exhaust manifold and head gasket cracked. Mjs

Filed Aug 26, 1998 · Suspension, Transmission · CT

Front end suspension poor performance causing premature wearing of the tires.