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2006 Nissan PATHFINDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	726141
Internal NHTSA #	10272682
Manufacurer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	PATHFINDER
Model Year	2006
File date	15/09/08
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Approximately sept of 2008, the steering wheel of our 2006 nissan pathfinder started becoming extremely hard to turn left or right, almost to the point that i could not turn. I would dread having to make a turn. Then a grinding sound started and a clicking, and has since gone away. Now, our steering wheel can move up and down while we are driving. It is very loose and is becoming a hazard. The cruise also shuts itself off while we are driving. After taking the car to 2 nissan dealerships and a independent mechanic, we have been told the entire steering column has to be replaced - but nissan will not replace this or help with the cost - around $800 for parts and labor. The independent mechanic told us there is a safety bulletin on this issue, but not a recall, yet. If this is a known problem with the steering column, shouldn't this be replaced by recall before an accident has happened? We have requested in writing from nissan that they (nissan) is refusing to replace this part. I am filing a complaint because this seems to be an issue that nissan is aware of but is unwilling to resolve it.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BROKEN ARROW, OK
VIN pattern	5N1AR18U26CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Nissan PATHFINDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Nissan PATHFINDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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