1998 Nissan Pathfinder brakes problems

Filed May 6, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · CO

This complaint is regarding morley vehicle services (hereinafter "mvs") & nissan north america, inc. (hereinafter "nnai") improperly handling a recent recall on his 1998 nisan pathfinder (hereinafter "vehicle"). 1998 nissan pathfinder, we delivered the vehicle to autonation nissan arapahoe (hereinafter "an") on march 7, 2014 for inspection due to safety recalls, at least 1 of which affects steering & breaks, & could result in a crash. Concerned about this issue we made sure an was aware of all the publicly reported recalls on the vehicle & abnormal performance related to the breaks & steering. [xxx], an employee at an that "he did not have any idea how to repair the vehicle in its condition; however, the vehicle has been submitted for inspection." [xxx] of mvs on march 21, 2014. Stated, "the 1998 nissan pathfinder had been submitted for inspection for the nissan corrosion recall." after this call, neither her, nor mvs gave proactive updates on the status of his vehicle. When contacting an about his vehicle, they informed that mvs has instructed them to "keep their hands off the vehicle. " after weeks of not hearing back from mvs, we reached out to an & was advised by [xxx], of an on april 14, 2014 that "his team was not convinced the vehicle could be restored to its safe condition & he has advised mvs of their concern, however, mvs disregarded their concern & insisted autonation fix the vehicle." on april 15, 2014, an stated their intent to deliver the vehicle to an auto body shop for repairs. We're very alarmed that mvs & nnai chose to send the vehicle to a body-shop. Body shops do not specialize in structural integrity & safety of vehicles. We're concerned his vehicle will be returned in an unsafe condition. This is our family vehicle & our children's safety is top priority. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 200,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the brakes failed. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated causing her to crash into a brick wall. The contact stated that the air bags deployed and injured the front passenger's eyes and her hand. A police report filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 04/30/13

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Brakes · 90,500 miles · MA

Load sensing valve ---bracket welded to differential has rusted off. Spring applying tension to load sensing valve is no longer connected to the bracket thus making the valve inoperable. Rear brake pressure no longer controlled by the valve depending on load. Increased chance of rear wheel lock up and loss of control.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · NY

Brake line tube, thats the metal part of brake line, rust cause line to break while driving and leak-out all of the brake fluid.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 110 miles · MA · crash

As I was approaching the end of an exit ' I put my foot on the brakes to slow down but instead the car took off at an excessive speed while I watched in horror and fearing for my life. It kept going until it hit a free . The car was totaled. I escaped with minor injuries. The problem I have is that I had dropped collision a few months before so now I'm out of a car and about $6,000.00 for which the car was more or less worth.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Brakes, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that she had the fuel filler tube in the vehicle replaced due to rust. Most recently, she received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v435000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap) and is awaiting reimbursement from the manufacturer. While driving 25 MPH, the brake line snapped and the vehicle was taken to the mechanic. The contact was informed that all the brake lines were rusted and bolted to the fuel lines, which were also rusted. In order for the mechanic to repair the brake lines, he would also have to repair the fuel lines at an estimated cost of $1,000. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that they would open a new file for her issue. The current and failure mileages were approximately 78,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Brakes · 53,000 miles · FL · crash

The ABS(brakes) is a failure on my truck . It was never able to stop the vehicle in the case of emergency.

Filed Apr 1, 2002 · Brakes · GA

Upon buying vehicle brake pads have been replaced three times within thrity days. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 25, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · ND

When I tried to accelerate my vehicle, the gas pedal will sometimes stick and when I get enough pressure on the pedal it will then lurch the vehicle forward. The brakes squeal continuously when the weather is above freezing. I have had it in numerous times to the local nissan dealer and they can not find anything wrong with them. The vehicle's ABS systems seems to grab before it should when the ground is dry with gravel or there is snow or ice on the ground. Eems to.

Filed Feb 28, 2000 · Brakes · FL

Caliper bolt missing on drivers side and top bolt loose causing noise when braking and the brake pedal to go to the floor while braking. Nlm