2006 Nissan Pathfinder: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 137,000 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway or the city street, the car started to jerk and then suddenly cut off and lose power. This has happened at least five times at normal highway and freeway speeds in a straight forward motion. While on the freeway, I was able to glide over to stop the car and restart it. The car starts right back up and is drivable.the last time was on the city street, I was going about 35-40mph and the car again jerks and the engine cuts off and looses power. However, this time the steering wheel locked up preventing me to get over. I had to stop the car by breaking directly in the lane nearly causing cars to slam into me. Again, once I come to a complete stop and put the car in park I am able to start the engine and drive again. After this first happened, I took my car in for a tune-up, oil change, and a diagnostic test but nothing read as an error. I do not drive far distances just mainly around town and have received regular maintenance on my vehicle. I am now afraid to drive my car because the lose of power does not happen consistently but is very dangerous when it does and can definitely cause an accident/injury/death if someone is driving too close. I looked up recalls and found recall10v517000. It says there was a recall for 2004-2006 nissan pathfinders but my VIN # is not excepted. Please look into this for this matter because I do not feel safe for myself and others while driving

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 170,000 miles · MS · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving on hwy and I went to go around a curve and my steering wheel locked up I went off the road and came to a stop looking up at the bridge. When I went off the road my truck hit a hill (it hit around by my radiator) my truck then flipped and then hit another hill (hit by my radiator again) and came to a stop. My airbag didnt not deploy until my truck stop moving. And my seat belt did not lock me in place. I was slung around my front seat. I had to try to hold myself in my seat with my legs (pushing up on my steering wheel) I hit my head on my steering wheel, my window and my roof.I have a cracked femur from my steering wheel. And 2 compressed disks in my back.. When I realized my truck wasnt turning into the curve I hit my brakes but it didnt do anything bc my tires came off the ground and when it stopped I was on the creek bank.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 113,200 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the brakes failed, and the slip, engine, and edc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted without hesitation; however, the failure recurred on several occasions without warning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 113,200. Updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer was informed the cam sensor needed to be replaced, updated 10/31/16.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 2 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the traction control, check engine, and the ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Steering · 142,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a turn, the steering seized and became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the power steering shaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.