2000 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 37%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,649miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder, 37% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,649 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pulling out of the driveway heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front drivers side wheel. Grinding noise every time I turn the steering wheel to the left. I inspected the front end and noticed the strut housing is tearing away from the frame. I googled the issue, found out about the recall, and called Nissan. I was told by Nissan the vehicle was already repaired for this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10568597, filed 2014-03, 168,000 miles“The strut tower on my 2000 Nissan Pathfinder broke loose from the vehicle and pressed up on the steering column causing sever stress on that unit. I was able to notice it prior to breaking the steering column joints and found a qualified body shop to press the unit back together and weld support brackets to hold the strut tower in place.”
NHTSA complaint #10386914, filed 2011-03, 125,000 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“I own a 2000 Pathfinder. The front strut tower has separated from the car's frame due to rust. This represents a serious safety issue. As near as I can tell it occurred after I hit a pothole. I was fortunate that I was not on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10362101, filed 2010-10, 130,000 miles“The vehicle shakes and feels like you could lose control at speeds around 55-60. We have been told the suspension links/bushings are worn out. This was initially told to us from sunbelt Nissan in 2009 when the vehicle was only 9 years old. It costs several thousand dollars to fix. This should not be happening in a 9 year old vehicle and it is so hazardous that I will not allow my teen driver to drive this car. It is the only car I have to drive I feel that one day it could just jump off the road and crash if you hit a bump wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10452667, filed 2012-03, 130,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V244000Apr 20, 2011Nissan is recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 infiniti qx4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in…Covers: Nissan Pathfinder 1996–2004, Infiniti QX4 1997–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10206391Dec 7, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10188377Feb 12, 2021STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10040905Dec 20, 2013Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 1996-2004 pathfinder. In states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used, in the winter, the front…
- 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…
- 10192145Mar 19, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 15 | 3% |
| 2013 | 29 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 21 | 19% |
| 2002 | 43 | 28% |
| 2001 | 68 | 30% |
| 2000 | 41 | 37% |
| 1999 | 35 | 34% |
| 1998 | 47 | 32% |
| 1997 | 105 | 48% |
| 1996 | 64 | 40% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
29 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsExterior 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 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