1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Recalls

4 recalls name the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. Newest first.

• Steering › Column

  Apr 20, 2011NHTSA 11V244000195,991 vehicles

  Nissan IS recalling certain model year 1996-2004 pathfinder and model year 1997-2003 infiniti QX4 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c.…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. this may lead to grinding noises, increased steering effort, and possibly the steering column to break, resulting in the loss of steering control, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy

  Nissan will inspect the strut housing and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. an interim notification letter was sent out in may 2011. the second notice was mailed on july 25, 2011. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  Full recall details →

• Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

  Sep 18, 2007NHTSA 07V435000372,250 vehicles

  On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia, during…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This may result in surface rust but not perforation of the tube. however, in those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if a mixture of snow/water and salt makes contact with the bare metal, corrosion may occur to a degree which results in perforation of the tube. in this case fuel leakage may occur when filling the tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the fuel filler tube assembly with a new one with an improved coating process. the recall began on november 26, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  Full recall details →

• Exterior lighting

  May 24, 2006NHTSA 06E04900027,176 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

  Full recall details →

• Exterior lighting

  Mar 23, 2006NHTSA 06E02600061,944 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Remedy

  Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Suspension114
2. Steering26
3. Power train20
4. Structure17
5. Engine and engine cooling17
6. Tires16
7. Vehicle speed control16
8. Service brakes, hydraulic15
9. Air bags13
10. Fuel system, gasoline7

Latest complaints

• Nov 22, 2021NC
  Power train · Suspension · Vehicle speed control

  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. You have to increase speed or reduce speed dramatically to regain control of the vehicle.

• Sep 17, 2020TN
  Unknown or other

  I have taken my nissan to the dealership to decode my engine light. I have paid for several repairs to have the eval code corrected. After the last attempt of trying to fix the problem, I was told that my eval tube IS clogged throughout and the part IS no longer available with nissan. I'm stuck with a clogged system that IS unrepairable.

• Jan 25, 2019WA237,000 mi
  Suspension

  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 decreased, the vehicle would go out of control.

• Dec 16, 2017NJ100,000 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system

  A defect in the coating process of the fill tube allowed road salt to form rust on the fuel fill and or vent tube resulting in fuel vapors to escape in the air around the gas tank. It IS heavy at times. there IS a recall for this problem but nissan says my vin IS not included. This IS noticed when ever you walk by the car. Stationary. Any where

• Jan 31, 2017CA229,000 mi
  Steering · Suspension
  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 11v244000 (steering , suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact observed an loud abnormal sound from the driver side and…

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 11v244000 (steering , suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact observed an loud abnormal sound from the driver side and the steering wheel failed. In addition, the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 229,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

• Jan 12, 2017CA150,000 mi
  Steering · Suspension

  The vehicle lost struts, steering rack, and has serious issues that have not been resolved. I spoke with the dealer and they said they don't need to fix. The entire front end IS falling apart.

• Mar 1, 2016PA105,000 mi
  Suspension › Rear

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. While driving 40 mph, the rear of the vehicle wobbled violently especially when making a turn. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

• Jan 16, 2016NC99,000 mi
  Steering · Structure › Body · Suspension

  Driving truck got so bad it was hard to keep in road..would go side to side on highway and turns were not easy to say in lane.took to clarktire co ..they replaced lots of parts and said mounts for shocks and struts were pretty badly rusted causing excessive movement of those.

• Dec 23, 2014NJ130,000 mi
  Steering

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle independently swayed from left to right independently. The contact reduced speed and was able to gain control of the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

• Aug 23, 2014MD227,345 mi
  Steering
  Steering shaft was broken in 2011 ( replaced with used part ) steering shaft was broken in 2013 ( replaced with new nissan original part) steering shaft was broken 10 2014 (replaced with new nissan original part) corroded strut tower. steering shaft resting on the corroded strut tower/ steering…

  Steering shaft was broken in 2011 ( replaced with used part ) steering shaft was broken in 2013 ( replaced with new nissan original part) steering shaft was broken 10 2014 (replaced with new nissan original part) corroded strut tower. steering shaft resting on the corroded strut tower/ steering tower breaking while driving. In one of the incidents, it broke on a major street in the district of columbia ( 11TH and pennsylvania ave ) cost of towing was $150.00. *tr

• Apr 24, 2014PA198,000 mi
  Suspension

  The trailer arms failed. This IS what holds the rear axle steady and will cause the truck to sway or hula hoop the rear end. I replaced them myself $160.00 for the parts 3hours under the car. Also replaced the shocks 5 days later. Rides like new. Looks like the frame IS also rotting out. Hope they open a recall on the frame. I will check the front strut housing for rust. *tr

• Oct 13, 2013MA128,000 mi
  Structure › Body · Suspension
  The frame, including chassis, suspension and body has extensive rust. The suspension IS caving into the chassis due to extensive chassis rust. The rust IS not due to normal wear and tear of vehicle. It IS due to inadequate coating to prevent rust. The vehicles of same model (year) of other makes…

  The frame, including chassis, suspension and body has extensive rust. The suspension IS caving into the chassis due to extensive chassis rust. The rust IS not due to normal wear and tear of vehicle. It IS due to inadequate coating to prevent rust. The vehicles of same model (year) of other makes have minimal rust compared to this vehicle. Even the mechanics I have approached have similar opinion that this vehicle across the board IS poorly built, and more rust prone. The vehicle can be potentially catastrophic if the rust eats through and makes suspension/axles collapse, especially while driving. This vehicle had a recall for rust issues, but the recall only covered part of the problem, while there IS more extensive issues with this vehicle. *tr

• Sep 17, 2013CA180,000 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Suspension

  The vehicle starts swaying dangerously, at a speed of 20 mph . At a higher speed the car will starts back swaying and fish tailing and would flip specially on a wet roads, no control to it. *tr

• Jun 11, 2013VA70,003 mi
  Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

  The round running boards are rusting severely and pose a danger to anyone entering or exiting the vehicle. this item should be recalled. *tr

• May 17, 2013CA100,000 mi
  Steering

  When I drive at highway speeds the truck will start to rock and fishtail at random and erratic times causing a potentially dangerous accident. I have read thousands of other peoples experience with this same incident and feel nissan should correct there engineering failure. *tr

• Apr 21, 2013KY120,000 mi
  Steering · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Suspension

  At around 120000 miles the vehicle began to sway uncontrollably. mechanics could find nothing wrong. Only way to stop the sway IS to tap the brakes or accelerate. Happens quite often and IS downright scary at times. Also the entire underbody / frame IS extremely corroded. Vehicle should not corrode that quickly. All underbody parts are extremely rusted. *tr

• Mar 13, 2013CA120,000 mi
  Steering · Suspension
  At random... This pathfinder will go into a crazy death wobble, to the point to were it wants to put your head and the heads of your children threw the windows. I have replaced the shocks in the car. But yet the problem remains. My car IS at the nissan dealership right now racking up a bill that I…

  At random... This pathfinder will go into a crazy death wobble, to the point to were it wants to put your head and the heads of your children threw the windows. I have replaced the shocks in the car. But yet the problem remains. My car IS at the nissan dealership right now racking up a bill that I can not afford, for something they will most likely not be able to fix. I have read a hundred complaints on line that describe the same problem to a t. god help us! *tr

• Mar 13, 2013CA127,000 mi
  Steering

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.

• Feb 19, 2013CA115,000 mi
  Power train

  Vehicle sways very bad during moderate acceleration and stop if you push the brake or speed up. Feels really dangerous and found others with same vehicle and same problem. *tr

• Oct 24, 2012UT94,000 mi
  Suspension

  Extreme rear end wobble (sway) at highway speeds. *tr

• Aug 30, 2012NJ60,000 mi
  Fuel/propulsion system
  TL* the contact owns 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that vehicle displayed having a quarter tank of fuel in the fuel gauge and was driven shortly after the vehicle stalled because there was no fuel. The vehicle would not start if it was parked on an incline or downhill position. The…

  TL* the contact owns 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that vehicle displayed having a quarter tank of fuel in the fuel gauge and was driven shortly after the vehicle stalled because there was no fuel. The vehicle would not start if it was parked on an incline or downhill position. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the fuel fending unit was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware however no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

• Jul 25, 2012MN183,000 mi
  Suspension

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance when the mechanic noticed a separation of the front driver side strut. The contact was advised that the vehicle was not drivable and could not be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 183,000.

• Jul 12, 2012MD170,000 mi
  Suspension · Suspension › Front
  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle accelerated over a speed bump and the rear of the vehicle swayed back and forth. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the front and rear struts needed to be replaced. The…

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle accelerated over a speed bump and the rear of the vehicle swayed back and forth. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the front and rear struts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 174,000. updated 8/24/12 *cn the consumer also statd the front and rear sway bar links needed to be replaced.

• May 16, 2012RI166,600 mi
  Steering
  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v244000 (steering:column). While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver of the vehicle noticed that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the…

  TL* the contact owns a 1997 nissan pathfinder. The vehicle was included and repaired under nhtsa campaign ID number: 11v244000 (steering:column). While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver of the vehicle noticed that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the failure was not due to the recall and did not inform the contact of the repairs needed. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated that the strut housing was corroded and the recall repair had failed. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 166,600.

• May 3, 2012GA
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Suspension
  I bought my 1997 nissan pathfinder a few months ago as my second vehicle to get back and forth to work some 30 miles one way. I can't drive it more than up the street because it has developed a severe swaying defect when driving at speeds over 40 mph. it IS so bad that it feels like an amusement…

  I bought my 1997 nissan pathfinder a few months ago as my second vehicle to get back and forth to work some 30 miles one way. I can't drive it more than up the street because it has developed a severe swaying defect when driving at speeds over 40 mph. it IS so bad that it feels like an amusement park ride!. it IS very very dangerous to drive on the highway. after looking on the internet to try to get some information about this problem, I found out that there are way too many comments from people over several years that have experienced this "death sway" that it IS actually appalling that nissan or the consumer safety department hasn't stepped in to correct this dangerous problem. the majority of the people found that it IS a rear upper and lower bushing arm that seems to fix the problem but at a hefty expense of up to $1,000. a life shouldn't have to be taken for nissan to accept responsibility for this well documented defect. nissan not being held accountable for this defect IS inexcusable. *tr

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Frame/Body Structure Corrosion

  PE11004Opened Jan 28, 2011Closed Jun 30, 2011Recall 11V244000
  In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of April 20, 2011, Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infinity QX4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.The vehicles included in the…

  In their Defect Information Report (DIR) of April 20, 2011, Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified NHTSA that it would conduct a safety recall of certain 1996-2004 Nissan Pathfinder and 1997-2003 Infinity QX4 vehicles to repair corrosion damage to the driver's side front strut tower.The vehicles included in the recall are those that were originally sold, or are currently registered in salt belt states including Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.The DIR states in part, ...the strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly.This could lead to the strut housing panel separating and contacting the steering column lower shaft.Contact with the steering column lower shaft can cause steering difficulties and may require an increase in steering effort by the driver.If the steering column lower shaft completely fractured it would result in a total loss of steering control.In some cases, the strut housing panel can contact or affect adjacent brake system components.Complainants reported experiencing either steering or brake system issues, and in some cases, both.Nissan dealer's will inspect the strut housing and, based on the level of corrosion found, make an assessment as to how to remedy the vehicle (see defect information report for additional details). Brake system components adjacent to, and in the area of, the strut tower (i.e., brake master cylinder, left front brake line, ABS wire harness, etc.) will also be inspected.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10243708DIAGNOSIS 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.
• 10239062SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
• 1023906012 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
• 10235710INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10235707VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232658REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232652DIAGNOSIS 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.
• 10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192289Nissan is conducting a voluntary safety recall campaign on certain model year 1996 - 2004 Pathfinder vehicles that are currently registered in Salt States to inspect for corrosion, and if necessary repair the front strut housing panels. In additionto the recall campaign, in the interest of customer satisfaction, owners of similar vehicles that are not subject to the recall because they were originally sold in and are registered in States where corrosion is unlikely to occur will receive a courtesy notification and will be offered an opportunity to have their vehicles inspected at no charge. If necessary, the vehicles will also be remedied free of charge. See this bulletin for further detail. Campaign ID: R1108 NHTSA #: 11V-244
• 10192233Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.
• 10192217If 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 follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192216SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.
• 10192192As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed self diagnosis of major emissions systems and components. - In these instances the State may require completion of the SRT before permitting the emissions inspection to proceed. Refer to this Bulletin for further details.
• 10192145SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10188377STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10051767Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
• 10040905Nissan service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 1996-2004 pathfinder. In states where heavy concentrations of road salt are used, in the winter, the front driver's side strut housing can develop corrosion that may cause damage. This may allow the housing to contact the steering column. This would create noise and a difference in steering effort. It may lead to steering system damage, and possibly brake line damage. Updated 9/27/11. Updated 11/02/11. Updated 2/06/12. Updated 6/12/12. Updated 8/22/12. Updated 12/18/13. Updated 12/26/13.
• 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
• 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
• 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
• 10025522Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. Updated 2/21/14.
• 10017473Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
• 10004603Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. Various models including the 2004 pathfinder armada.
• 10003515Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
• 635795Subject regarding manual transfer case diagnosis.
• 633637Subject regarding bearing noise from transfer case companion flange.
• 632164Subject regarding revised throttle position sensor (tps) adjustment procedure.
• 632155Subject regarding roof console temperature display reads inaccurately.
• 631976Subject regarding automatic transmission configuration, classification number te02-005. *Slc
• 631971Information on nissan revised tps adjustment procdure. *Slc
• 631766Information regarding essential tool: throttle position sensor test connector. *Slc
• 631760Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *Slc
• 631339Subject regarding manual transfer case noises.
• 630810Concerns with manual transfer case noises.
• 629210Seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
• 629186Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear end of the vehicle when stopping.
• 625512Subject regarding fuel injector cleaning for vehicles with rough idle, hesitation or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306 stored.

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