2000 Nissan Pathfinder steering problems

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · Body, Steering · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan pathfinder. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The dealer diagnosed that the frame had separated into the steering column, which potentially fractured. There was extensive rust and corrosion. The dealer kept the vehicle for further diagnostic testing. The contact was eventually provided with a loaner vehicle. The dealer refused to remedy the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and indicated that a dealer should be able to provide the remedy for the repair. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Body, Brakes · NJ

I heard a rubbing sound and the passenger side front brake was acting unusual so I took my truck to my mechanic assuming it needed brakes. When the driver front wheel was taken off it was ovious that my brake pad was fine. It was noted that my tires were wearing unevenly and it was also very very ovious that the entire wheel wheel area was corroded,rusted and missing. There was a extremely large hole being the wheel area. Looking further it was noted that the steering column was rubbing against a part of the engine area. That explains the rubbing sound and diffuculty turning the wheel. It was also noted that the suspension was rotted and that the engine measured around 2 inches lower as it was leaning on the drivers side. I was told by my mechanic that the damage was so extensive that it could not be repaired. There wasn't any metal available under the truck to even weld any reinforcement to. The truck was unsafe to drive and to take it to nissan. We never went any further with an inspection of the passenger side ect. I did take it to nissan in the afternoon and was called the following morning and told my truck was fixed. I was told they replaced the strut on the drivers side and put some fiberglass underneath the truck. They did say that it passed their 100 and something point safety check. They never addressed anything else. I have been without transportation for a week now.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Steering · PA

My pathfinder was fixed for recall r1107 strut tower corrosion salt about 18,000 miles ago. The exact same issue came back and they said because it was already addressed they will not revisit it. This is insane. I could understand if it was from other causes, but if their "repair" did not truly repair it, how it it ok to say it was fixed? I've had cars 3 times the age of this one never have frame rust issues. This is a huge disappointment that nissan just does not care.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Steering · 159,000 miles · IL

I took my vehicle for a recall free of charge. The nissan dealer said that they cannot repair it because it is too expensive and the card does not worth it. They refuse to give my car back because they said by the law they cannot give it back without repair it. It has been 2 weeks already. They screwed everything because I need my car to work. They told me that I can have a car but I need to pay 20 dollars daily. It is that acceptable. Why they refuse to give me my car back. I had drove my car for more than 8 years without any problem. I give maintenance to my car really well and just bought new tires. I am very upset about it. How long it will take to resolve it. I do not need money for my car I need my car back because I need it. I have to loan a car from my cousin to go to work and dropped my child to school.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Steering · 140,000 miles · PA

Mechanical recall of november 2011 was never completed properly. On or about dec. 21, 2014, the steering column broke while my wife and daughter were in the car. My mechanic inspected the call after the incident. He is willing to submit an affidavit stating that the recall was never properly completed. I have photos showing the un-repaired steering and housing that was supposed to have been repaired. The photos clearly indicate repairs were not done as required by the recall. Nissan USA insists it has no obligation to make repair. ...updated 02-03-15 *bf the mechanic examined the vehicle and saw breakage in the rusty metal housing near the steering column, which allowed water from the road to enter the area of the steering column. Updated 03/02/15*jb.. ...updated 03-11-15 *bf updated 04/02/15*jb updated 06/8/2015

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

Nissan USA refuses to acknowledge that they is a recall on my vehicle, although the federal safety agency records shows there is a recall because of the danger of steering column breakage. The steering column broke while my daughter was driving but nissan says there is no recall and it would not repaid my vehicle. Although there is a the federal safety agency recall for my VIN, the local nissan dealer referred me to the nissan USA website, which states there is no recall. (see below). Nissan recall lookup 2000 nissan pathfinder VIN: [xxx] change VIN there are no open recalls or campaigns associated with this vehicle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- you can search for safety recalls all the way back to march 1994. This information was last updated on december 29, 2014. If you have additional questions regarding vehicle recalls, email us or call 1-(800) nissan-1 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-(800) nissan-1 free end_of_the_skype_highlighting. - see more at: http://www.nissanusa.com/recalls-VIN#/result 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 Sep 25, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 161,250 miles · WV

My pathfinder was "fixed" in 2011 for the recall 11v244000. Upon driving the vehicle the steering became problematic when turning left or right. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the supposed fix from nissan for this,was a joke. This vehicle had no business being on the road. The strut housing collapsed. You can look in the fender well and see the engine compartment!!! Vehicle not able to be driven. Complaint made to consumer affairs.

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 183,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front end felt loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, which located the failure at the driver's side front strut housing. The strut housing was corroded and caused the strut tower housing to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the manufacturer failed to advised her of the federal safety agency campaign number 11v244000 (steering,suspension) and she was not aware if the vehicle was included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 183,000. ...updated 08/22/13