1999 Nissan Pathfinder: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 104 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2025
3
2024
2
2023
1
2022
4
2020
3
2019
2
2018
1
2017
4
2015
5
2014
2
2013
7
2011
1
2010
1
2008
3
2007
7
2006
9
2005
19
2004
2
2003
1
2002
1
2001
4
2000
5
1999
6
1998
2
1997
4
1996
4
1995
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · KS

Strut housing has been leaking while putting gas abnormal metal corrosion probably d/t to a poor coating process grinding noises

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Suspension · NY

1999 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement of expenses related to the nissan salt states recall *tgw the consumer stated in march 2010, she noticed the vehicle was difficult to steer and making a grinding and rubbing noise during steering. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was documented that the driver side suspension, left housing and left side strut seams were rusted and broken due to major corrosion. The corrosion caused parts of the unit to rub against the steering column which caused the grinding noise. It was found that the strut and apron were not safe to support the driver side suspension. The repairs were made to the driver left side of the vehicle's strut to correct the driver-side suspension and overall steering. The consumer is seeking reimbursement as she referenced recall #11v244000.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Suspension · 91,177 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v244000 (suspension:front). After repairs, the contact noticed a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised that the strut was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 91,177. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 116,324 miles · MA

Both front strut housing rusted. Driver side strut housing crack and pull away from the assembly, damaging strut, housing touch the steering column, grinding noises from steering column.

Filed Feb 14, 2011 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. The driver noticed a grinding noise coming from the front end while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the driver was told the front driver side strut tower was severely corroded and grinding up against the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.