1999 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire due to mechanical malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was fueled an hour before the fire and smelled gas. The engine compartment caught fire. Nissan declined to offer any assistance due to the vehicle being out of warranty for 19 years and no recent maintenance performed at the dealer.
The worst 1999 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension35
- Steering20
- Body18
- Airbags11
- Tires9
- Transmission8
- Engine7
- Brakes6
- Fuel system5
- Acceleration3
- Electrical3
- Seat belts3
- Driver assistance2
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
Recalls 2
Suspension: front
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 infiniti qx4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. In areas of the country in which heavy concentrations of road salt are used, a mixture of snow/water and salt may enter an assembly location hole in the upper strut housing, causing water to collect at the mating surface of the strut housing panel and the inner hood ledge assembly. Over time, this snow/water and salt intrusion may result in corrosion of the strut tower housing in some subject vehicles.
- Risk
- The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. This may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. An interim notification letter was sent out in may 2011. The second notice was mailed on july 25, 2011. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 11V244000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during the coating process of the fuel filler tube assembly, an insufficient amount of coating may have been applied at the lower mounting bracket. This could result in an opening in the coating which can allow water to enter and make contact with the bare metal of the tube.
- Risk
- This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. However, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. In this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. The recall began on november 26, 2007. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 07V435000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
Defect investigations
Frame/Body Structure Corrosion
In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of April 20, 2011, Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the federal safety agency that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infinity QX4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.The vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states including Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.The DIR states in part, ...the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly.This could lead to the strut housing panel separating and contacting the steering column lower shaft.Contact with the steering column lower shaft can cause steering difficulties and may require an increase in steering effort by the driver.If the steering column lower shaft completely fractured it would result in a total loss of steering control.In some cases, the strut housing panel can contact or affect adjacent brake system components.Complainants reported experiencing either steering or brake system issues, and in some cases, both.Nissan dealer's will inspect the strut housing and, based on the level of corrosion found, make an assessment as to how to remedy the vehicle (see defect information report for additional details). Brake system components adjacent to, and in the area of, the strut tower (i.e., brake master cylinder, left front brake line, ABS wire harness, etc.) will also be inspected.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder 90
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosis of vehicle pull (DRIFT) and/or steering wheel off-center
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Wheel bearing collision damage
- Strut and shock absorber replacement guidelines
- Service information
1999 Nissan Pathfinder fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 18 | 16 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 2WD | 14-15 | 18 | 16 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 16-17 | 15 |
What 1999 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The brake lights will not go off, stays off even when parked.
1999 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to strut tower safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dealer declined to perform the recall repair stating the work would be insufficient and considers it to be beyond what they are capable of doing.
When turning left or right with steering wheel there is a quarter of a turn before the vehicle starts to turn and when traveling on the freeway this causes me to drift into other lanes . This delay when I turn the steering wheel and the car doesn't turn is very scary. It is almost like when you hit an ice patch and apply the breaks and the vehicle keeps going in the forward direction
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. The contact noticed that the strut tower brace was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to byrely nissan (4027 dixie highway, louisville, ky 40216) where it was determined that the VIN was old and no longer in the system. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The consumer did not recieve the recall #11v244000 notice. The vehicle began making a grinding noise and became difficult to steer. The strut tower housing rusted and broke loose, and is rubbing against the steering column.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion near the front driver's side associated with the driver's side strut housing. In addition, there had been rust progressing over time on the underbody/framing. The dealer (mount holly nissan, 1513 nj-38, hainesport, nj 08036, (609) 267-2886) indicated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension) in 2011. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the strut tower housing could crack and cause a catastrophic failure concerning the suspension and steering. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available. **tr consumer stated the rust problem on the drivers side was supposedly repaired by the recall - obvously not the case. The passengers side shows surface rust but no rust through the wheel well. Updated 11/1/18
Strut housing has been leaking while putting gas abnormal metal corrosion probably d/t to a poor coating process grinding noises
The federal safety agency recall number 11v‑244 recall, manufacturer recall number: r1108. I recently purchased this vehicle which was in seattle wa. I live in illinois and took this car yesterday to anderson nissan in rockford, il for the open recall. I was told that their inspection showed no rust and due to the life of this car, no further action will be taken on this recall. My concern is that now that this car will be exposed to snow and salt, it will rust!! This car is in good condition and I hope to get many more years out of it (odometer is 152,500 miles). I contacted nissan consumer affairs, case# 24193883, who said that my request to remedy the strut housing (I was told by the dealership that the fix is remove rust and then apply paint) will be referred to their regional office. What recourse do I have on this issue?
I was sold a set of four 31/1050r-5/16 pegasus advanta at all seasons owl on 10/15/2012 from les schwab tire center mileage was 114360 on my 09 nissan pathfinder 2wd after/during putting 16000 miles on them I noticed that a wobble at slow speeds (5-15mph)like a the tire had separated I noticed bulging in the sidewall they have worn out my struts and has gotten worse at 60 MPH the car will violently start to shake I have taken it back several times for an alignment the only option was a brand new set of tires pegasus advanta at all seasons owl should be recalled see also:http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/11/counterfeit-car-tires-pose-consumer-risk/index.htm
My left wrist was burned badly when the air bags deployed after an accident I was involved in. Is whatever is put in the air bag to burn a person's skin necessary? Is there another way?
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Questions about the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
Is the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, fewer than a typical Pathfinder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder?
Suspension, with 35 complaints, typically around 145,000 miles. Next is steering (20).
How many recalls does the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V244000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have bad suspension?
The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (105 complaints), 2001 (68 complaints) and 1996 (64 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder range from 15 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 18 highway.
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