2000 Nissan Pathfinder: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Steering · 140,000 miles · PA

In december 2014, the federal safety agency's website said there was a recall on my vehicle. It now says there is no recall. About dec 21, 2014, my vehicle suffered the same problem that the federal safety agency described (a steering column that broke while driving) in the federal safety agency notice given for recall (see below) VIN: [xxx] year: 2000 make: nissan model: pathfinder number of open recalls: 1 the federal safety agency recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 11v‑244 recall date: april 20, 2011 manufacturer recall number: r1101 summary: 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. This recall affects 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. Safety 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: the manufacturer will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary. Recall status: recall incomplete manufacturer notes: please contact nissan consumer affairs at (800) nissan-1 (or 800‑647‑7261) for additional questions. Monday - friday 7:00am to 7:00pm cst this recall data last refreshed: information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Steering · 150,000 miles · PA

The steering column broke while my daughter was driving,making it impossible to steer the vehicle. She lost control of the vehicle. The federal safety agency lists my vehicle as being involved in a recall. But nissan says there is no recall for the vehicle. Please let me know if the federal safety agency information is correct, and what I should with nissan's contention that there is no recall. Year: 2000 make: nissan model: pathfinder number of open recalls: 1 the federal safety agency recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 11v‑244 recall date: april 20, 2011 manufacturer recall number: r1101 safety 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: the manufacturer will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary. Recall status: recall incomplete manufacturer notes: please contact nissan consumer affairs at (800) nissan-1 (or 800‑647‑7261) for additional questions. Monday - friday 7:00am to 7:00pm cst

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 168,000 miles · WI

Pulling out of the driveway heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front drivers side wheel. Grinding noise every time I turn the steering wheel to the left. I inspected the front end and noticed the strut housing is tearing away from the frame. I googled the issue, found out about the recall, and called nissan. I was told by nissan the vehicle was already repaired for this recall.

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 135,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal squeaking. The contact discovered that the driver side strut tower weld was fractured and causing the contact to loose steering abilities. In addition, there was also an abnormal rubbing noise heard when turning the steering wheel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Updated 04/15/11*lj updated 09/16/11

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · NY

I have a 2000 nissan pathfinder . July 24,2010 I hit a pothole on i95 north,shortly after that I started hearing squeaking noises,truck was pulling, steering wheel was shaking very bad, I could not drive over 55 MPH. When I got home my husband checked it out and that's when he noticed that on the drivers side the shock tower separated (cracked) from the frame rail. Shock tower does have some rust corrosion but hitting a pothole should not have caused this to crack,this is a big safety issue. My truck is mechanically excellent as well as cosmetic. I called nissan dealer where I purchased my truck and he was very surprised to hear this issue, and said it was very rare. I researched this on the internet and it seems that this is a known problem with pathfinders. My truck did not start showing signs that something was seriously wrong until this day 7-24-201. It could have caused much more damages or even possibly a bad accident. This problem is something that nissan needs to be aware of ....its like driving a death trap and a very expensive job to fix. Buyers need to be aware of this known issue and nissan needs to make a recall bulletin on the shock tower rust corrosion before someone gets killed due to their lack of performance. My truck is in my body shop as I am typing this..I am awaiting an estimate..he did tell me its an expensive job..12-13 hrs labor alone,plus parts. Nissan needs to acknowledge this!! Big question is why would the shock tower rust, shouldn't it be rust proofed? Truck can't possible be that safe if something like hitting a pothole would cause this to happen.