1996 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems
64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was being inspected at the dmv, the mechanic informed the contact that the rear strut was rusting. In addition, the contact stated that the steering made an abnormal popping noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Feb 11, 2019
“On a long road trip from indiana to north carolina, the rear-end of my vehicle began swaying or rocking from side-to-side as I was going 60 mph or more and whenever I changed lanes. It felt very unstable, as though it may rollover. Upon my return home, I took it in for repairs and was informed it…”
filed Sep 21, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SuspensionCampaign 11V244000 · Apr 20, 2011
Related service bulletins
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 2021
Suspension problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pathfinder | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 3 | 6% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 29 | 3% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 5 | 22% |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 4 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.