1997 Nissan Pathfinder suspension problems
114 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder, which is 39% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 114 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 113,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 113,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving vehicle at 65 MPH and was cut off. She turned the wheel to avoid impact, and the vehicle turned over. The front passenger was in a reclining position with restraints and was ejected from the vehicle and killed . The rear passenger was injured.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder
- Steering 26 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints