Nissan Pathfinder power steering loss problems

Filed Mar 16, 2024 · Body, Steering · PA

This relates to Campaign Number 11V244000 We are the original and only owners of the vehicle I originally brought the vehicle in for the recall and they simply sprayed some undercoating in the wheel wells. Less than a month later both strut towers separated from the body of the vehicle while my wife was driving home, she lost steering and could have had a serious or fatal accident. I towed to the dealer and they installed braces in both strut towers. I have always taken exceptional care of my vehicles, which includes multiple washes during winter months and extensive undercarriage washing every spring. This past Oct when I took the vehicle in for mandatory state inspection I was informed that the vehicle would not pass inspection next year. They told me this once before in relation to extensive rust to the passenger side rear frame next to the muffler. I was able to cut out the rust and weld a thicker plate of steel in there to repair the frame. I just changed my oil and looked for what the mechanic was referring too. This time the rust is between the braces they installed for the struts and the front of the wheel well. The mechanic saw the rust coming through the paint and poked at it with a screw driver, the screw driver went right though the body leaving significant holes in the structure that supports the struts. When the weather breaks I will further inspect to determine if there is enough good metal left for me to attempt a repair. I am doubtful a repair will be possible as the metal used to construct this vehicle is very poor quality. Despite my constant care, washing, rust conversion treatments, painting with rust blocking paint and using undercoating, every inch on the underside of the vehicle is rusted. Both rear quarters rotted behind the wheel flares and down into where the rear doors close and contact the rear quarters. Now due to Nissan's decision to use substandard metal I am forced to buy a new vehicle which is currently financially impossible

Filed Aug 15, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · NY

This truck is very well cared for,,all of a sudden its stalling at any time,,some hard starts,,runs perfect ,than stalls,while driving,no steering,very scarry,I thought it was bad gas I filled 2 more time from good gas station 89 and 91 octan,

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 106,523 miles · PA

Family car;2001 nissan pathfinder, we got in the truck and drove about 250 feet to the stop sign. I stop. As I started moving and suddenly I hear a pop loud sound from engine compartment and my steering got hard and difficult to steer and a grinding sound as you turn the steering. Drove back to the house slow and park. Open the hood and I see the strut tower under neath the brake master cylinder, then I look between left side (drivers) tire the strut tower just ripped from the factory weld. My family in the car when this occur. What if this occur while on the highway at higher speeds. My truck only has 106523 miles and was scheduled for a pa inspection.

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Steering · 21,000 miles · IL

Steering became stiff while drivivinf and car seems to pull on opposite direction of the turn. Dealer notes steering pump leak.

Filed Jun 20, 2017 · Steering · 8,070 miles · NY

Power steering stopped working while driving on the street and highway. Dealer service department cited loose wiring as the cause. Third occurrence within 2 years.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 176,548 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 nissan pathfinder. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. In addition, the power steering malfunctioned on several occasions. The contact stated that the steering wheel became very difficult to steer left or right. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash or the power steering failure. The failure mileage was 176,548.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · GA

I have the same problem that has been reported hundreds of times. I have over 100,000 miles, and was put in a very dangerous situation while driving my car. As I was making a left turn across two lanes and into the path of oncoming vehicles, the car stuttered, all of the lights were flashing, power steering went out, and the gas nor break would work. I was halfway through my turn when I realized my pathfinder just shut down-I had no warnings, or trouble with the car coming up to making my turn. I was very fortunate that I was able to coast onto the street I was turning onto it was by the grace of god I didn't get into an accident. Come to find out the radiator leak into the transmission causing it to contaminate the transmission fluid and essentially blow the transmission. Repair is over $7000 from two different body shops as well as a nissan certified service center. I of course was not happy when I was told my mileage exceeded the extended warranty coverage. I was also sad to find out nissan wasn't doing anything for their customers, despite the many many complaints and lawsuits filed against nissan wasn't doing anything for their customers, despite the many many complaints and lawsuits filed against them. They don't seem to care about consumer safety'even after the exact same issue is happening with hundreds if not thousands of their vehicles. I am hoping nissan will do the right thing, and make it right. They shouldn't be waiting for people to die because of this issue to make a change. It seems like they don't care to do anything and less there is serious injury or death caused by this issue

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Engine · 111,000 miles · TN

Vehicle is currently showing symptoms of the bad timing chain/tensioner issue reported by many other consumers. The repair will be expensive for a component that should last the life of the vehicle. Should the component fail and result in catostrophic damage while driving, this will result in immediate loss of power steering and potentially cause vehicle instability and loss of control

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