Nissan Pathfinder steering lock-up problems

Filed Oct 3, 2024 · Steering · 11,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal was depressed because the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the air bag then deployed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel remained inoperable. The contact towed the vehicle to his place of employment. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

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 Sep 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 43,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan pathfinder. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The gear shifter failed to move out of park and the steering wheel seized. The contact waited five minutes and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. In addition, the rear door failed to open. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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 10, 2015 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · TN

As I was driving on interstate 24 with a lot of traffic,I was running the speed limit about 75mph and suddenly it just turn off.my steering wheel lock up and I didn't had no control of the vehicle .me and my family was terrifying about the situation we was going threw.but we was lucky nothing happen to us.its not the first time it happen it done it a few times before.I took it to the dealer ship but they say that its not showing any codes.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the steering wheel locking mechanism failed to unlock and the contact constantly had to maneuver and adjust the steering wheel to insert the key. The contact was able to insert the key after numerous attempts. The contact mentioned that the vehicle experienced the failure of the engine not cranking upon turning the key over into the start position. The contact also experienced suspension failure in which the vehicle was swaying back and forth with no warning at any rate of speed. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v244000 (steering, suspension). The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer several times and the vehicle had several repairs performed. However the failure recurred. The vehicle was to be taken back to the dealer for further inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 6/11/15*cn updated 7/16/2015

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.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Engine · 68,700 miles · CA

I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder. In august of 2009, when the vehicle was 4 years old, it started stalling randomly every 15-30 miles. Eventually, after several trips to the dealership, it was determined that the ipdm module was defective, and was replaced. This took care of the problem. I talked to the dealership and nissan, and was told this only affected my vehicle. However, a recall was just issued for this problem. This is an extremely dangerous problem. The first time it happened to us, I was driving back home with my family from a camping trip in big bear, california. Our vehicle was fully loaded down with passengers and camping gear on a large downhill grade when it stalled. Since the power brakes went out, it took a long time to get the vehicle to stop by holding the brakes and the emergency brake, and finally coming to a portion of the road that was no longer downhill. If this happens in the wrong place, this failure could cause a crash, serious injury, or death. Also, when the problem occurs when you are driving, the vehicle cannot be restarted while rolling by placing the vehicle in neutral and turning the key for the starter. The key must be fully turned to the off position for a few seconds,and then back on. Once the key is off, the steering wheel locks, so you probably won't be able to restart it when rolling. Please make sure nissan corrects all of the vehicles that are affected!!!!!!!