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1996 Nissan Pathfinder Wheels Problems

2 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jun 1997Oct 2004
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2004

MY PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE A 1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER AND WHEN RIDING OVER 60 MPH I START TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY CAR BECAUSE IT FEELS AS MY CAR WANTS TO TILT OVER. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN OTHER COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS BUT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ME FOR THE PAST 4 MONTHS HERE AND THERE.. NOT ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN CONTROL ON THE CAR BY SLOWLY PRESSING ON THE BREAK AND STARTING UP AGAIN. I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR NEXT WEEK TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP SINCE IT'S STARTING TO GET WORSE. MY FATHER IS A MECHANIC AND HAS BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS AND HE FINALLY TOLD ME TO JUST TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SHOULD BE KNOW. *AK

NHTSA #: 10096233
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jun 1997

BOLTS THAT ARE CONNECTED TO THE HUB OF THE WHEEL BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE TO COME OFF. *AK

NHTSA #: 813298

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