NHTSA Complaint #11617969 — 2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11617969
Vehicle	2018 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 2, 2024
Date Filed	October 3, 2024
Mileage	11,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized, and the brake pedal was depressed because the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that the air bag then deployed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel remained inoperable. The contact towed the vehicle to his place of employment. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

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