2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER Suspension Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER
4 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
Right lower control arm snapped while driving at highway speed (65MPH) causing vehicle into a 360 spin. Vehicle spun, was hard to control and tire blew out at speed. Others behind me or in front may have gotten involved if traffic was heavier at the time. Vehicle wasnt inspected, no police involved. No warning before incident. Incident happened with no symtons or prior knowledge
Rear subframe sagging and unsafe due to rust and corrosion.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the rear tires were abnormally damaged. The contact stated that upon further inspection, he noticed that the subframe was severely corroded and fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there would be no assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Rear lower control arm broke while driving. Vehicle had to be moved on a rollback. Upon replacing control arm, cracks have been found at several points on the crossmember subframe. As it stands, the vehicle is a danger to have on the road.
Other 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER Problem Areas
Engine
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint