2003 Nissan Pathfinder steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated there was corrosion on the passenger’s side front struts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who declined the repair under Manufacturer Campaign ID: R1107 with NHTSA Campaign Number…”
filed Apr 2, 2025
“At speeds over 50 mph the car begins to wobble, have been told this is a common problem involing faulty trailing arm bushing/ rear arm bushing and bearing need to be replaced causing what is coommonly known as the death wobble. But lets up when you let up off the gas? To me this a major safety…”
filed Jun 30, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
DIAGNOSIS 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 this bulletin.
NTB08-097L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2023
Steering problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pathfinder | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 8 | 4% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 13 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 Pathfinder | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.