1997 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension:rear Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:REAR · 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:rear 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
“THE REAR END ON MY 97 PATHFINDER SHIFTS INTERMITTENTLY AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL MANY TIMES. AFTER TAKING IT INTO THE DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10177098 — filed 12/27/2006
“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
“1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4WD, TERRIBLE WOBBLE ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGH WAY SPEEDS. NISSAN DID NOT KNOW WHY…”NHTSA complaint 10170830 — filed 10/14/2006
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Suspension:rear complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder have suspension:rear problems?
Suspension:rear is the #3 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:rear category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:REAR category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
