1999 Nissan Pathfinder Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 19%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder, 19% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When turning left or right with steering wheel there is a quarter of a turn before the vehicle starts to turn and when traveling on the freeway this causes me to drift into other lanes . This delay when I turn the steering wheel and the car doesn't turn is very scary. It is almost like when you hit an ice patch and apply the breaks and the vehicle keeps going in the forward direction”
NHTSA complaint #11181741, filed 2019-02, 160,000 miles“I had the Pathfinder tested for the rusted strut mount and corrosion issue in 2011. Now it is more than three years since I had the recall performed but I have no way of knowing if the Pathfinder three and a half years later is now safe to drive. What is the NHTSA policy on rust-related issues when an owner would like to keep their vehicle but with increased driving time on salty roads, they no longer have access to the recall that was designed to ensure safety? …”
NHTSA complaint #10632050, filed 2014-09, 159,890 miles“I took my car to the mansfield ohio Nissan mmg dealership to be inspected for a corrosion recall. The dealership provided me with a loaner while the inspections were carried out. Nissan decided that the car was not repairable and offered to buy the vehicle for $5,600. I had a few days to consider the offer but was under immense pressure and threats that I would have to pay for storage charges for my car on their lot and also the loaner car if I did not accept their offer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461063, filed 2012-06, 188,483 miles“I wrote previously on issues with my 1999 Nissan Pathfinder & recalls safety defects etc..etc.. ? Re airbag switch installation to my vehicle after years of inquiries & being told by Nissan dealers & Nissan north america consumer affairs there were no recalls &/or safety advisory even after receipt of a red urgent recall card from the dealer I purchased my vehicle from stating that I have been notified by my vehicle division of the existing problem ???? …”
NHTSA complaint #10260404, filed 2009-03, 80,000 miles“I was driving my vehicle when suddenly the front wheels locked. The engine went off and the power steering was also locked -up and I lost control, the car spun out, and hit the jersey barrier with the back.”
NHTSA complaint #10436044, filed 2011-11, 139,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 5 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 41 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 13% |
| 2002 | 17 | 11% |
| 2001 | 35 | 15% |
| 2000 | 27 | 24% |
| 1999 | 20 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 7% |
| 1997 | 26 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 15% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
35 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology