NHTSA Complaint #11447868 — 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11447868
Vehicle	2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 18, 2020
Date Filed	January 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

When hitting any imperfections in the road, the Pathfinder will lose traction and steering. On the highway it is most dangerous, online it is called "the death sway" and is a known issue to consumers in the Pathfinder and Infiniti Qx80. Forums identify Bushing and bushing arms as the likely culprit. I have never been more afraid to drive a vehicle and have had others drive my vehicle to verify the issue is not caused by my driving. I contacted Nissan twice and they have informed me both times that there isn't anything they can do about it

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