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: complete transmission failure
7 of the 38 complaints about the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder?
7 of 38 owner complaints about the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder (18%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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