Transmission failure. Transmission failed due to failure of internal componenets. There seem to be a large number of complaints around the transmission of the 1990 nissan pathfinders. I have had 2 transmission failures in 10 years of ownership. The primary driver of the vehicle for the first five years was different than the primary driver for the second five years. This seems to be a recurring problem. In addition my dealer informed me that nissan did redesign the transmission because of failure of the transmission. Thi is a huge problem. Is there a way to begin an investigation into nissan surrounding this vehicle problem.
1990 Nissan Pathfinder transmission problems
13 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission9
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Manual transmission1
- Driveline: differential unit1
At what mileage
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Nissan Pathfinder transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder transmission
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
There are 2 recurring problems that appear to be patent defects with most early 90's pathfinders. They deserve investigation by dot. First is premature and repeated failure of the automatic transmission, probably (but not certainly) due to inadequate oil cooling. I note that in the your database there are 30+ reports of transmission failures (several of them indicating multiple failures) for model years 1989-1991. There are also a dozen or more reports of exhaust manifold stud failure - most indicating multiple failures - and nissan dealers report that this happens to virtually every early 90's pathfinder. At $300-400 a pop, this is an outrage...and if you have to replace the manifold (which may warp when the stud breaks), it's $1,300 plus! I've spent over $8,000 on repairs for these 2 types of problems, and nissan is unresponsive. I'd love to know what their own records show in terms of # and $ volume of dealer service incidents relating just to these patent defects.
Repeated transmission planetary gear failure.
Transmission failed.
Was driving and truck stalled ( cut off) while the engine was still running, took to mechanic, he said it that the rear thrust washer in automatic transmission failed.
Transmission failed three times.
Transmission broke down on the highway. Please give more details.
Purchase car new at 77,000 miles the transmission needs to be replaced . Tt
Metal particals circulating from automatic transmission transfer case cooling lines, causing radiator core/transmission failure.
Problems with transfer case for 4-wheel drive when traveling on beaches near ocean tide pools.
Questions about the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder transmission
Does the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder, 34% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Nissan Pathfinder transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have bad transmission?
The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (585 complaints), 2006 (450 complaints) and 2013 (371 complaints).
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