1997 Nissan Pathfinder body problems

Filed Jan 16, 2016 · Body, Steering · 99,000 miles · NC

Driving truck got so bad it was hard to keep in road..would go side to side on highway and turns were not easy to say in lane.took to clarktire co ..they replaced lots of parts and said mounts for shocks and struts were pretty badly rusted causing excessive movement of those.

Filed Oct 13, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 128,000 miles · MA

The frame, including chassis, suspension and body has extensive rust. The suspension is caving into the chassis due to extensive chassis rust. The rust is not due to normal wear and tear of vehicle. It is due to inadequate coating to prevent rust. The vehicles of same model (year) of other makes have minimal rust compared to this vehicle. Even the mechanics I have approached have similar opinion that this vehicle across the board is poorly built, and more rust prone. The vehicle can be potentially catastrophic if the rust eats through and makes suspension/axles collapse, especially while driving. This vehicle had a recall for rust issues, but the recall only covered part of the problem, while there is more extensive issues with this vehicle.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Body · 70,003 miles · VA

The round running boards are rusting severely and pose a danger to anyone entering or exiting the vehicle. This item should be recalled.

Filed Apr 21, 2013 · Body, Steering · 120,000 miles · KY

At around 120000 miles the vehicle began to sway uncontrollably. Mechanics could find nothing wrong. Only way to stop the sway is to tap the brakes or accelerate. Happens quite often and is downright scary at times. Also the entire underbody / frame is extremely corroded. Vehicle should not corrode that quickly. All underbody parts are extremely rusted.

Filed Jan 24, 2012 · Body, Steering · NY

I received nissan car recall program(11v24400) and got inspection at local nissan dealer(nissan north america,inc. Ny) on 07/14/11. The inspection report showing my car "found excessive corrosion on left strut" since last year(07/14/11) inspection nissan didn't give me any service of my car problem(I been call their dealer few times). I got answer from nissan is they don't have this parts.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 130,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while having the vehicle examined by an independent mechanic for routine inspection, he was informed that the frame was corroded. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the corrosion on the body of the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The vehicle was un-repairable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 02/01/12*lj the consumer stated after the vehicle failed inspection, he received a recall notice for the strut tower. The consumer stated there was nothing wrong with the strut tower, it's the frame, that is the problem.

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Body, Steering · CO

I had to pay to repair the strut housing sheet metal, that was grinding against the steering arm, on the left side of the vehicle. The cost of the repair was approximately--and I am waiting to get the receipt,as it was paid by credit card---$1340.00. Was the name of the repair shop,. The repair was done before the recall campaign began. I am very disappointed and frustrated by nissan's lack of response, since I was informed of the recall. They state, in the document , that was sent to me, that I am eligible for reimbursement of related expense of repair. I have been trying to get a hold of nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261, and have not heard back from them, after numerous messages and voice-mails. Nissan has not gotten back to me, after repeated attempts to reach them. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Body, Suspension · WI

My front drivers side strut tower housing was completely corroded and damaged and had to be replaced. I received a recall notice in the mail and realized this was what was behind the issue.

Filed Jul 16, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 157,000 miles · NY

Rust/corrosion in unibody at lower control arm/strut assembly on 97' nissan pathfinder passenger side. The problem/failure is equivalent in severity to the situation nissan is recalling for the driver's side. (pe11004) also (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v244000). If the corrosion becomes severe enough, the stresses involved in the strut assembly operation loads, compounded by the lateral loads created by steering, and handling, may cause the lower control arm, lower ball joint/strut mount to separate from the unibody. This would invariably result in a loss of steering control, and quite probably, in a highway speed failure, throw the vehicle into a skid as the passenger side wheel stuffs itself into the wheel well area.

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Body · 109,000 miles · NJ

The left front strut tower has broken off from rust on the frame and is pushing up against the hood. My mechanic advised me that the vehicle is unsafe to operate at all and as a result of this failure I was forced to go out and purchase a new vehicle. I am the original owner of this vehicle and it has been meticulously maintained. It presently has just under 110,000 miles on it.