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2011 Nissan PATHFINDER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1261808
Internal NHTSA #	10836286
Manufacurer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	PATHFINDER
Model Year	2011
File date	01/12/15
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car was purchased in 2015 in august. In december, when we need to use the 4wd, it jerked the steering wheel out of my hand. My mechanic inspected the car and determined the drive ratio in the front drive was lower then from the rear (meaning that the front wheels turn at a faster rate then the rear). Contacted nissan customer service and they advised that before they could do anything, it would have to be inspected by a nissan dealer, which they recommended. I made an appointment and had them inspect the vehicle and they confirmed the problem. Nissan customer service denied the report, though, saying it was out of warranty (which they knew before i took it to the dealer). I contended that the vehicle was built this way, but they would not even discuss the issue. When i ask why they sent me there when the answer was "out of warranty" anyway, they said the same thing - "out of warranty"; in other words, would not even address the issue. I feel like i got the supreme runaround and it cost me $312 to take it to the dealer. Cs would not address this issue either. I think she said "out of warranty" 6 times, before i hung up. Apparently, they have a recording of the phone conversation (mon, feb 15th, 2016 at about 5:30 pm). Carfax report says there was a accident, so i ask the original dealer and they told me over the phone that it was a fender bender. The carfax report also indicates no maintenance/service on the drive train. I cannot prove that the car was built this way, but they cant prove they didnt build it this way. I any case, im out of $312 and still do not have a car i can drive in 4wd. Dealer report is attached.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	81000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DUNMORE, WV
VIN pattern	5N1AR1NB9BCXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	27/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	15
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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.
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Nissan PATHFINDER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Nissan PATHFINDER Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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