2005 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

“Purchased 2005 Nissan Pathfinder feb 2006. 1st visit to dealership for maintenance requested dealership to check the directional stability (wandering) of the vehicle. In addition, I asked the dealership about the violent shaking when the vehicle hits a bump on the freeway at speeds of 50 MPH or higher. The dealership advised that they adjusted air in tires. Tire pressure prior to appointment was 35 PSI; after appointment tire pressure was 35 PSI. 3-13-06/ 2nd visit to dealership for oil change at 2500 miles and issue of directional stability still causing vehicle to wander. …”

“2005 Nissan Pathfinder SUV becomes very unstable at highway speeds when hitting a bump. The truck rocks violently diagonally and the vehicle sways out of the lane. The truck bottoms out constantly since it was new with no load in it. After several close calls I feel its time to notify someone. I plan on bringing it to the dealer this week. I don't know how much they can do..I think its a design flaw. I drive a ford escape every day to work. It also has independent suspension, it never...never bottoms out or becomes uncontrollable after hitting a bump.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal vibrated when it was depressed. The contact heard an abnormal noise that came from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact was informed that the driver's side rear control arm was severely corroded. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear suspension. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. Consumer stated vehicle had recalls through it's history and believes front suspension and brakes were welded.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked she noticed transmission fluid on the ground. She took the vehicle to an authorized dealer, and they advised her that she needed a receipt. However, the dealer would or identify what type of receipt she needed. Two days later she received a recall letter; however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair. The contact referenced recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10e019000, suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,600 and the current mileage was 55,774.”