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SteeringPart report

2000 Nissan Pathfinder Steering Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
24%of 112 total for the year
Median mileage
144,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, 24% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,500 miles. 2 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.

“The steering column broke while my daughter was driving,making it impossible to steer the vehicle. She lost control of the vehicle. Nhtsa 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 NHTSA information is correct, and what I should with Nissan's contention that there is no recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10669292, filed 2014-12, 150,000 miles

“Car veered off road to right unexplainable causing me to hit a guard rail dead on the end. Airbags never deployed either. I thought I did something but got the recall notice right after my accident. Unfortunately, I had already settled with the insurance company on a payout and they took possession of the car so I have no way of verifying that this is what caused it but I honestly believe it was!”

NHTSA complaint #10476910, filed 2012-09, 109,000 miles

“We purchased a new 2000 Nissan Pathfinder in march of 2000. The vehicle has 116,000 miles on it and has been driven exclusively on urban roadways and highways (no off-road usage). There has been no unusual usage of the vehicle. We have not used it for towing or transport of heavy or corrosive materials. The vehicle has never been involved in any accidents. The vehicle has been maintained per the manufacturer requirements. When not in use, the vehicle is stored in a garage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10459810, filed 2012-05, 116,000 miles

“Mechanical recall of november 2011 was never completed properly. On or about dec. 21, 2014, the steering column broke while my wife and daughter were in the car. My mechanic inspected the call after the incident. He is willing to submit an affidavit stating that the recall was never properly completed. I have photos showing the un-repaired steering and housing that was supposed to have been repaired. The photos clearly indicate repairs were not done as required by the recall. Nissan USA insists it has no obligation to make repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #10672863, filed 2015-01, 140,000 miles

“I took my vehicle for a recall free of charge. The Nissan dealer said that they cannot repair it because it is too expensive and the card does not worth it. They refuse to give my car back because they said by the law they cannot give it back without repair it. It has been 2 weeks already. They screwed everything because I need my car to work. They told me that I can have a car but I need to pay 20 dollars daily. It is that acceptable. Why they refuse to give me my car back. I had drove my car for more than 8 years without any problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10683606, filed 2015-02, 159,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026213%
202433%
202221%
201911%
201868%
201784%
201633%
201531%
201492%
2013131%
201229%
201124%
2010513%
200913%
200831%
200761%
2006415%
200591%
200423%
20031413%
20021711%
20013515%
20002724%
19992019%
1998117%
19972612%
19962415%
199532%
199312%
199138%
1989213%
198816%
1987211%

Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder

Suspension
41 complaints
Body and structure
29 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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