1997 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle swings left to right when cruising at about any speed. When the vehicle is pulling it does not swing or sway, however once the vehicle has got up to a desired speed and you try to maintain a steady speed it starts a “death wobble” which nearly cannot hold it on correct side of the road…”
filed Nov 22, 2021
“Vehicle has a severe shimmy when letting off the accelerator, even at low speeds. Driving the vehicle on dry pavement on a straight stretch of highway: at around 55-60 mph, the back end of vehicle sways violently, with no warning or apparent cause. Driver feels that if speed is not immediately…”
filed Jan 25, 2019
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 1997 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.