2007 Nissan Pathfinder Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 561 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,368miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 561 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,368 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On october 20th of 2011 I was driving on the right lane of tonelle ave, north bergen, nj as I decide to pass a bus in front of me I was probably doing 25 MPH and peak the speed to 35 MPH as I passed the bus, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver almost pulling me against the traffic, thankfully I was able to maneuver and get back in track otherwise I would crash against the traffic, currently I have 88000 miles on my car, as of today the steering wheel still hard to maneuver, and I don't know if Nissan would be able to repair this issue at no cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10473065, filed 2012-08, 75,000 miles“Left motel at 7am, vehicle seemed to have trouble shifting, high RPM..pulled over to check..would not start..towed to dealership. The consumer stated the radiator failed. Updated ivoq 01/14/13”
NHTSA complaint #10490936, filed 2013-01, 117,947 miles“Going overbridge overpass started shaking violently starting at 40 MPH causing me to swerve into next lane Nissan claims its trans problem from radiator bypass and that its not a safety issue!!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10490105, filed 2012-12, 84,000 miles“I get regular Maintenance on my car and have owned it for numerous years. I was driving on a major highway & with no warning the car shut off and locked up. The power steering was completely gone. If it hadn't been for going down hill I probably would of gotten hit as I tried to get off the road. My seat belt locked in place and I had to climb out of the seat belt to get out of the vehicle. The doors were also locked and had an issue opening them at first in 91degree heat it was a very scary experience.”
NHTSA complaint #11477576, filed 2022-08“The dealer I work for had checked my vehicle since it has been leaking pink fluid from my engine turns out they found on my 20007 Nissan Pathfinder a coolant in transmission meaning there is an internal transmission cross contamination cooler failure. Bottom line they told me I needed a new transmission and fixed me hoses for the power steering fluid costing me over $5300.00 with a huge dealership. I just bought this vehicle in february 16, 2015 from a private dealer and now I am stuck with a huge bill to fix something that should have been made a aware of nationally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10725101, filed 2015-06Related 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…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192524Feb 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when…
- 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…
- 10043771Mar 22, 2012Nissan: pathfinder, xterra, and frontier; power steering hose service part change.
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 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
337 complaintsEngine cooling
128 complaintsFuel system
119 complaintsEngine
114 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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