1997 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension:front Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How suspension:front ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder overview page.
What owners report
“REPORTING A VEHICLE ISSUE THAT IS KNOWN BY NISSAN "IF A 1996-98 PATHFINDER EXHIBITS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, THE CAUSE MAY BE FROM WORN BUSHING(S) IN…”NHTSA complaint 10173738 — filed 11/17/2006
“WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-30 MPH SUDDENLY THERE WAS A CLUCKING NOISE. CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10073441 — filed 05/11/2004
“THE FEARED FORD EXPLORERS THAT ROLL OVER AND THE 96-98 NISSAN PATHFINDERS UTILIZE THE SAME FRAME! THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE WEIGHT IS TOO…”NHTSA complaint 752679 — filed 09/28/2001
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension:front complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder have suspension:front problems?
Suspension:front is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder: 28 of 217 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder have in total?
217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's suspension:front category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
