1998 Nissan Pathfinder body problems

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Body, Steering · PA

I cant even drive down the street over 40 without the vehcle doing a death shake from hell to top that off due to the recall for the strut placement error causing my strut tower wall directly behind my passenger side front wheel to almost be completly gone from rusting out. This is total bullshit. Something gotta give. Im calling corporate in the morning. Hopefully they dont try to beat around bush with me like they do to all there customers they do wrong.

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Body, Engine · 185,000 miles · NJ · crash

I am having multiple issues with my 1998 nissan pathfinder due to corrosion. The most recent incident was while I was driving my muffler fell off. I took it to a shop and when they raised the vehicle, the entire exhaust system had corrosion and holes from it. This was followed by last years strut housing corrosion which broke off the strut from the frame of the vehicle while I was driving. I lost brakes and had to step on pedal all the way, and then the vehicle gradually came to a stop. The recall notice came after the incident. This was followed by the previous year's gas tank corrosion which caused gas to drip. Also a recall notice came in and nissan dealer fixed issue.

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 110,000 miles · OH

The strut housing on the driver's side rusted completely and broke . It caused the inner fender to touch the brake master cylinder. I had to pay to have this repaired out of pocket, and then received a recall notice several months later. I would like to know what the next step is for reimbursement.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Body · 90,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that there was severe rusting on the front drivers side strut housing and frame. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that they would spray a substance on the portion of the frame that was rusting. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 17, 2011 · Body · OH

How can a major car company build a vehicle that has so many rust problems. My 1998 pathfinder has so many rust problems. The company has had recall on the front strut housing, filler gas tube. Why can't the company stand up and take care of all the rust problems. Ever 1998 pathfinder has rust issues fenders rear quarter panels . If you paid $1000,00 for factory running boards they all have rusted off. Why is it that the owners have to accept the problem with all these rust issues? This is my first and last nissan I will ever own. Oh did I also tell you the transmission has been replaced, rear end makes noise,the distributor has been replaced filler tube, now the strut tower is rusting. Is this even a safe vehicle to operate on the road?

Filed Dec 25, 2010 · Body · 189,560 miles · NY

The front end of the vehicle was making a strange noise upon inspection I realized the front left strut tower separated from the chassie of the vehicle. After inspection from a registered repair shop they rendered the vehicle unrepairable due to safety liability.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Body · 80,000 miles · IL

This is for my nissan pathfinder 1998 model vehicle. From about 2008 I am noticing corrosion from under the vehicle. I was not able to find where to log a complaint,now I know. 1). The bottom of the car rusting completely I think. 2. There is big noise from the bottom of the car feeling like something could be rusted and broken. 3. The 2 side running boards are corroded and broken and separated from the vehicle. I don't feel safe driving this vehicle now.

Filed Apr 11, 2010 · Body · 155,000 miles · OH

Front left wheel well at strut mount has rusted through at 155000 making it impossible to drive car. Have found other examples of this problem on the internet. Problem could result in a serious accident if failure occurs while towing. Dealer says car can be repaired for $3000. Contacted nissan to see if they will pay for all/part of repair.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Body · 83,000 miles · MA

1998 nissan pathfinder le (84,000 miles) factory oem running boards rusting from mounting brackets to the point of separation from the vehicle. These 20+ pound pieces of metal falling onto a roadway and being hit by another vehicle could present a serious accident risk. Have contacted nissan motors via letter (with pictures) and visited a local dealer. Phone call from nissan motors denied any and all responsibility for poor design and inferior metal on this part. There must be many vehicles on the road with this potentially lethal defect.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Body · MA

Body rust in rear and undercarriage.