Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn left and right. The contact stated that the strut tower was separating from the frame due to extensive rust and corrosion associated with the driver side of the vehicle, near the front passenger and driver side wheel wells. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
2003 Nissan Pathfinder suspension complaints
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The strut tower repair that was made by nissan in 09/2011 as part of the federal safety agency recall campaign #11v24000 (strut tower corrosion recall because of salt in new england states) failed on 8/17/2015. As a direct result of the structural failure in the passenger side strut tower, the break-line severed causing an immediate breaking failure, and also made the car unsafe to drive because of the structural failure which exposed the engine compartment to the interior wheel well. As of 8/26/2015, nissan USA consumer affairs div. Refused to pay for the $1,300 in repairs (parts & labor) stating that they were not responsible to make additional repairs to correct the original recall notice because the vehicle is more than 8 years old, and they already fixed it as as a level 1 repair as required under the recall. They did't care that their repair was only 4 years old and that the vehicle had a visual/safety inspection performed by a nissan dealer less than a year ago when the vehicle was recalled to replace the air bags.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed and attempting to stop, the brakes hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the brakes and informed the contact that the strut housing panel was cracked. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The body is rusting , my gas gauge is not accurate, suspension is falling away from the truck. I loved this truck and have had since 2008 but now I am in fear to drive it. I see numerous complaints for these issues but the mechanics just say it's normal wear and tear. I only drive 5 -10 minutes to work and home. *(
Open nissan recall r1107 on this vehicle for steering and strut housing. There are visible defects relating to this recall on my vehicle. 1st contact nissan 4/9/13. I live approx 700 miles from any dealership with no option of road system to reach dealership. I would need to ship vehicle or take ferry to major road system then drive. We have one state highway on our island. I bought this vehicle locally. This vehicle is not safe let alone drive at highway speeds to reach a dealership. At first I was basically told too bad. I asked if they were telling me I had to drive a dangerous vehicle because I lived in rural america? I was then transferred to dealership in anchorage, ak. We arranged for me to take vehicle to a mechanic locally to take detailed photos to forward to dealership to determine if vehicle was a candidate for repair or if damage was so advanced as to junk vehicle. There was back and forth contact by phone and e-mail with dealership. I was asked to provide shipping costs and later provided details on steps and costs to have the vehicle wrecked here in town. Sometime toward end of june 2013 I stopped getting updates. Nissan corp issued a 2nd case number on 7/15 they have called every few days to say no news. 7/26/13 I got a call saying decision is I need to bring dealership. They are to call back 7/29 to tell me if I can get that in writing. Nissan has been provided 3 sets of photos that clearly show through holes in strut housing. This car is not fit to drive the distances or speeds they are asking. Nissan has allowed this vehicle stay on the roads since april even after they were provided with evidence that car is compromised and dangerous. Nissan corp. Is allowing known dangerous vehicles to remain on roads in rural areas placing people like me in danger because it is cost and time prohibitive for owners like me to get to a dealership. This is wrong.
There was a recall on the driver side strut tower due to server rusting. The dealership repaired that area. I was hearing a noise from the front right passenger side and found out that the rust had damage to that strut tower. My ABS and brake lights finally come on and I had s lost of brake fluid. The strut tower colapse severing the right front brake line. The dealer inspected it and said that they would not repair this. I,m not sure why the left front strut tower would be covered and the right front in not. I had leased this vehical and when the lease expired we purchased the car outright. We heard about the recall when I had one remaining payment on the car. Now with the car paid in full it is no longer safe to drive.
2003 nissan pathfinder. Consumer states problem with the steering wheel column *tgw the consumer stated in the spring of 2009, she began having problems with the steering column making noises. The mechanic performed a wheel alignment, in addition to other work totaling over $660. However, she continued to experience steering problems. The consumer returned to the dealer where they replaced the brakes, but the steering column still was not feeling right. Finally, the consumer went to another establishment who was able to ascertain and fix the problem. The repair shop found the rack and pinion very tight and adjusted the steering gear. The consumer stated since nissan only sent her an interim notice, she did not know she should have taken the vehicle to the dealer for a free service, nor did she know to inform the mechanic about the strut tower housing damage to the steering column.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicles front driver side wheel made a knocking noise while driving. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.
Vehicle taken to nissan dealership for recall campaign 11v‑244 inspection and repair of strut housings and steering column. Dealership confirmed corroded strut towers were pulling away from the body of the vehicle and that it was unsafe to drive. Dealership indicated that nissan USA refused recall because vehicle was not in a specified VIN range. The federal safety agency later confirmed that the recall was not limited to a VIN range and that the vehicle meets the recall criteria because it is within the applicable year range and is registered in massachusetts. Nissan USA has not contacted me directly yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan pathfinder. While having the oil changed by an independent mechanic the contact was told the front driver's side strut tower was separated from the frame. The top of the shocks were also coming in contact with the master cylinder. As a result, the brake lines were tearing away from the vehicle. The vehicle could not be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 5/9/11 *cn updated 2/8/12
My 2003 pathfinder shakes at about 20 MPH, 40 MPH, and 60 MPH. Vibration is felt in the steering wheel and the seat. The vibration is also audible.
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