2003 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · CA · crash

Unknown . The steering column broke

Filed Apr 2, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 187,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated there was corrosion on the passenger’s side front struts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who declined the repair under Manufacturer Campaign ID: R1107 with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V244000 (Steering, Suspension). The driver’s side front struts were repaired prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the mileage requirements were not met. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 155,000 miles · LA

At speeds over 50 MPH the car begins to wobble, have been told this is a common problem involing faulty trailing arm bushing/ rear arm bushing and bearing need to be replaced causing what is coommonly known as the death wobble. But lets up when you let up off the gas? To me this a major safety issue! That many have had this problem, that I have found on on line forums.. Why hasn't nissan recalled this issue?

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact called to inquire about the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The previous owner had the recall repaired at martin nissan (5240 golf rd, skokie, il 60077, (866) 800-1100) and they stated that the recall repair was only performed on the driver's side of the frame. The contact stated that the failure was currently on the passenger side of the frame. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2018 · Suspension · 181,000 miles · GA

Recently discovered a serious problem that frequently shows itself when driving at higher speeds (over 45) and one hits a bump or small pot hole the vehicle suddenly develops an extreme wobble making it very hard to control. I suddenly was in an adjacent lane and was almost hit. Doing some research on the internet it seems to be a common problem and even has been given a name. It's referred to as the death wobble. If one quickly slow down to wobble will go away. I was told by several mechanics don't drive on the highway you'll stand a good chance of flipping the vehicle. It seems the problem is failed bushings in rear control arms. Unfortunately when the problem shows when the car becomes difficult and dangerous to control. Repairs are costly and often misdiagnosed. It appears nissan is aware but no safety warning or recall has been issued. There are numerous discussions on the web describing this issue as on going with many model years on pathfinders and some infinity models

Filed May 15, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 64,325 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. While driving over bumps in the road at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the struts were rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (executive nissan, 900 universal dr n, north haven, ct 06473), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,325.

Filed Apr 6, 2018 · Body, Brakes · 177,025 miles · WI

While driving 2003 nissan pathfinder I hit pothole on a city street, heard loud bang, shortly after completely lost all braking abilities, upon bringing my vehicle home and examining I notice the right front strut housing had separated from frame snapping the brake line on the right front. Appears to be the same corrosion issue as the recall on the left front strut housing.

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Body, Steering · 180,000 miles · TX

The federal safety agency campaign number 11v244000 the strut housing corroded on the front drivers side wheel on my 2003 nissan pathfinder when I was driving down the highway. Had problem with steering being hard to turn I have found a recall on this problem but being that I live in texas they will not accept this recall.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Lights, Suspension · 142,000 miles · MA

Takata recall when driving on highways the back-end sways off and on which can cause you to lose control. The head lights don't appear to shine bright enough. Abs light remains on even after replacing the sensors.

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 148,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. While making a turn at 30 MPH, an unknown noise was heard whenever a turn was made. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the strut tower failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000(steering, suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.