Consumer Complaint Detail

NISSAN / PATHFINDER / 1997

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003243251 Incident Date: Oct, 23 2003
Consumer's City: BAYONNE Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Nissan North America, Inc.
Model Name: PATHFINDER Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: JN8AR05Y5VW Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 09 2003 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Dec, 20 1996
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 35 mph, another vehicle suddenly stopped in front of the consumer's vehicle which caused the consumer to veer off the road and hit a curb. the vehicle's axle broke and was towed to the dealership for analysis. *jb the brake system resulted in a complete lost of control of the vehicle. the vehicle pulled to the right, the accelerator pedal would stick, there was a rattling/buzzing sound upon acceleration, the brakes slipped, and the accelerator did not respond at times. *scc prior to the incident the struts leaked and the left front stabilizer bar was replaced. *jb