Complaint 1888910
2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS • incident Apr 11, 2023
- Complaint ID
- 1888910
- Make
- NISSAN
- Model
- PATHFINDER
- Model Year
- 2012
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Incident Date
- Apr 11, 2023
- Date Received
- Apr 19, 2023
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started to wobble as if the steering wheel was being turned to the left and to the right repeatedly. The contact stated the vehicle wobbled more violently after driving over bumps in the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contactâs husband checked the under carriage and observed that the driver's side rear tire was nearly rusted through. Additionally, there was an inch of room above the wheel well. The contact stated that wheel was turned inward the wheel well. The contact stated that her husband observed extensive rust on the rear subframe and members. The contact stated the vehicle was undrivable. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.