Major Problems with 1999 Nissan Pathfinder Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Nissan Pathfinder

1999 Nissan Pathfinder STEERING Victims: 6

1999 Nissan Pathfinder FRONTAL Victims: 3

1999 Nissan Pathfinder AIR BAGS Victims: 2

Browse 1999 Nissan Pathfinder complaints by category

Problems with FRONT, STEERING and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Pathfinder owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRONT > SUSPENSION severe front end shimmy/ wandering at speeds over 55 mph. vehicle feels very unsafe to drive on highway. nissan dealer...	21 ~ 100749 miles
STEERING while traveling at 40-50 mph vehicle started to spin in a 180 degree turn. when this problem occurred ground has...	15 ~ 105813 miles
SUSPENSION was having vibrations in the steering column while driving 45mph. even when vehicle was idling it would vibrate. could feel...	14 ~ 94476 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i've had the same problem as others with my one owner 99 pathfinder. the front drivers side wheelwell frame assembly...	8 ~ 160031 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE single owner 1999 nissan pathfinder 181k miles: left front body welds completely rusted through so that engine visibly separated from...	7 ~ 116623 miles
AIR BAGS the air bags did not come out and the front end of the pathfinder was smashed significantly. the officer at...	7 ~ 49927 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN drivetrain winds up with a "clunk". tsb does not fix problem no fix currently available. annoying and possible drivetrain damage	7 ~ 21303 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER paint is very thin has peeled off in a few places. not shiny - no gloss. car has been waxed	6 ~ 40000 miles
TIRES consumer stated while driving and without warning the right front tire blew out causing considerable damage to vehicle. (bridgestone dueler	6 ~ 17942 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS we were hit head on at 50+mph in our 1999 nissan pathfinder.the car was a total loss the air bags...	5 ~ 16000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES after a 1500 mile trip back from new york state i pressed the brake pedal while starting the car and...	3 ~ 171000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas pedal sticks will not push down. must step on it hard and it jerks your vehicle and accelerates fast....	3 ~ 81000 miles
EQUIPMENT airbag failure x2 on front end crash with significant damage & disabling injuries in 2004 & again in 2006 i	3 ~ 98333 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i_x0019_ recently purchase a 1999-1/2 nissan pathfinder se limited. soon after we_x0019_ had 3 to 4 experiences where the car...	3 ~ 40667 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING thank you for looking into this matter. while this is not life threatening it is indee an expensive nuisance that...	3 ~ 45000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tire tread separation from tire at high speed similar to that reported on firestone tires on the news. thought this...	3
STRUCTURE total frame rust 1999 pathfinder. bought new. *tr...	2 ~ 25000 miles
SEAT BELTS i'm repulsed @ the gross disregard for safety & life of consumers my 99 nissan --death trap hey im alive...	2 ~ 40000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING un-controllable steering wobble at 70 mph. have taken it back to dealer twice with only tires replaced. found similar problems...	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION consumer can not get 4-whell drive to operate properly. was told by dealer that the manual was wrong that the	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES i was sold a set of four 31/1050r-5/16 pegasus advanta at all seasons owl on 10/15/2012 from les schwab tire...	1
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the engine was making a loud abnormal noise....	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE noise and wobble in steering. repair shop said the passenger side front steering control arm and frame are severely rusted.	1 ~ 103500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i was driving my vehicle when suddenly the front wheels locked. the engine went off and the power steering was	1 ~ 139000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING this is for nissan pathfinder voluntary safety recall campaign 1996-2004 pathfinder in salt states left front strut housing corrosion campaign...	1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM nissan pathfinder lost traction and making noise the car made a 360 degree turn and hit the curb and concrete...	1 ~ 138000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns 1999 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated the vehicle over heated while driving 30 miles per hour....	1 ~ 130000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION 1999 nissan pathfinder rear suspension "swaying" feels like the car is going to roll over. very scary to drive. occurs...	1 ~ 125000 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 1999 nissan pathfinder. a mechanic informed the contact that the pinion seal was leaking in the...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while stopped at a stop sign sign or red light the car starts shaking and stalls. this happened on 3...	1 ~ 64498 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i'm repulsed @ the gross disregard for safety & life of consumers my 99 nissan --death trap hey im alive...	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING since day one randomly when i turn the key the engine appears to have started but in fact has not....	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC we were towing our 18ft boat up a hill near a lake in san diego when we experienced complete engine/power/brake...	1
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we were towing our 18ft boat up a hill near a lake in san diego when we experienced complete engine/power/brake...	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when making a left turn consumer can intermittently turn off headlights while driving. dealer notified. ak yd...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electrical arcing beneath hood at rf fender along wiring harness from abs actuator to fuse block. wiring insulation etc ignited	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when turning ignition on consumer thinks vehicle is starting but it is not. also when putting car in gear vehicle	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when abs brakes activate brake pedal goes to floor causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in a collision. please	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the drivers side seat belt does not retract properly. nlm...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while traveling consumer lost control of vehicle due to steering wheel locking up resulting in an accident. *ak...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 1999 nissan pathfinder with fuel leakage and corroded bracket. consumer states that the lower mounting bracket corroded causing damage to...	1

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