The rear subframe of my Nissan Pathfinder had rusted through and needed to be replaced. According to the mechanic, the subframe was not properly primed by NIssan during manufacturing, which led to rusting from the top (which is not visible without removing the piece). A google search shows that THIS IS INCREASINGLY COMMON ON NISSAN PATHFINDERS around this model year. The part was on backorder due to high demand. It was explained to me that if this part were to brake off, it could pull off the brake line which could have been catastrophic. There were no lamps or messages when this part broke. The first sign of an issue was a loud noise from the rear of the car whenever we went over the slightest bump.

- Flourtown, PA, USA

Rear crossmember (K-frame) rusted through where dogbone links connect to rear control arms. Rest of vehicle is in excellent condition with little to no rust (surface at best), but rear cross member is completely rusted through at front right and left. This then lets the rear wheels loose toe and adjustment and causes skipping and alignment issues, potentially leading to a crash.

- Plano, IL, USA

Vehicle with no known mechanical issues/never involved in an accident was traveling 50mph on a major state route when suddenly the vehicle seized and began vibrating as if it had a flat tire. As the driver tried to control the vehicle and pull over there was a loud scraping sound. The control arm on the rear passenger side had broken from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a licensed mechanic, where upon inspection it was found that the rear subframe broke apart: The bolt holding the control arm did not break off, a portion of the frame broke from the rest of the subframe. The mechanic found no unusual rust or deterioration anywhere on the underside of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that he had never seen this issue on a vehicle and there was no reasonable explanation why it should of occurred. The mechanic also stated that the driver was extremely fortunate that the vehicle wasn't involved in an accident due to this issue.

- Windham, ME, USA

Rear hatch will not open; dealer invoice states "rear hatch struts are faulty". discovered when attempted to load furniture in car; several attempts to no avail.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission began to jerk and slip gears. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under a manufacturer's voluntary recall related to reprogramming the transmission control unit. In addition, the front and rear passenger side wheel bearing were replaced on two separate occasions. The front and rear brakes were also replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

- Freehold, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to vibrate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The wheel bearing was replaced four times on separate occasions. In addition, both front and rear brakes were replaced three times. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

Since I purchase the SUV #1 I heard little noise I when back to dealer at list 5 times and they don't find anything for last couple months I start to hear noise but I think it's the bearing because the whole well move #2 when U gas up the car never give U the same mileage always different #3 water for windshield wipes same time it works same time don't same issue since I got the SUV this SUV it's to many issue since I got it !I will not recommend anyone to get one of this SUV it's not worth it.

- Staten Island , NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the accelerator failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle erroneously decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the computer would need to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 1,000. The current mileage was 11,402. Updated 11/26/13 according to the invoice, the consumer complained of the vehicle vibrating at different speeds. Also, the roof was loose, due to the molding not holding the clip in place. Updated 12/02/13

- Stockton, CA, USA

When U pass 45 to 50 miles once U pass the speed the handle its very bad that's one two after U drive the car for little wild the noise from muffler sounds like fire cracker and there when U in the little hill the car move back words 4 same time when U press on the brakes the car almost stop complete and just keep going it feel very weird that is not normal.

- Staten Island , NY, USA