Engine shutoff without warning in september of 2009, I started to have sudden engine shutdowns in my 2005 nissan pathfinder. It could occur anytime and was completely unpredictable. The most dangerous times were at highway speeds with traffic behind me. I contacted my local nissan dealer several times and the suggested a number of possibilities and checked various items without success. I wrote the nissan consumer affairs department (nov 17, 2009) and explained my situation and the danger after an internet search revealed the problem to be a computer device called the "intelligent power distribution module" or ipdm. At the time of my problem this device was on back order because of the demand for them. I paid to have my ipdm replaced because of the very serious and dangerous problem of the engine shut-off without warning, since the device was replaced, I have had no problems with engine shutoff and my vehicle runs fine. I can not believe that nissan is not appear of the problem since appears to have started in about 2005.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints
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2005 nissan pathfinder (56,000 miles) has defective radiator which leaks fluid into transmission, now needs both radiator and transmission replaced. Transmission is covered under warranty but because of nissan's bad radiator they will not cover the cost of either.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the radiator is faulty and it suddenly failed. The radiator coolant goes back through the transmission and mixes the fluids together. The dealer was called, and they stated the vehicle is out of warranty and they would not replace the radiator. The manufacturer was called and they told the contact to file a claim. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder se. I have had an issue with it and it could of been a safety issue. In june '09 the radiator had a cooling line that broke which has become a transmission problem. And anytime that a drivetrain is in issue it could cause a safety issue. I replaced the radiator for $600 and the transmission went out with violent stuttering and engaging in and out while in heavy traffic which could of caused a major accident especially at highway speeds. I have replaced the transmission with no help from nissan. This is a major problem that has been documented by several hundred consumers all with the same problem. The total I spent was $3197.09 which should be reimbursed by nissan corp for this problem is well known by the yet no recall has been issued.
My wife and I were out shopping in our 2005 nissan pathfinder se. On the way home the SUV just stopped running on a busy intersection. The fuel gauge read at half. After trying to turn over the engine it still wouldnt start. A fellow citizen helped push it to the side of the road. I went home to get the one gallon fuel tank and pured it in the SUV. I hopped in and tried to start it. The SUV started but the engine light came on. The fuel gauge was reading half still. After unloading the truck. I went to the gas station to fill up. I noticed after filling up, the gauge read empty. The engine light and the gauge light was still on.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The anti-freeze and the oil have mixed within the engine and caused the transmission to fail. The dealer said that this was a common problem. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the engine shut off. The dealer replaced the ipdm board that controls the engine on the vehicle. The manufacturer told the dealer that they were aware of the problem. The vehicle would start, shut off and occasionally the vehicle would take a long time to restart. The engine light never came on even though the vehicle shut off. The current and failure mileages were 90,000. Updated 03/14/10 *bf updated 06/24/10.
2005 nissan pathfinder started having shifting problems, had 60k service done at dealer, started again, flushed again at 72 had problems again at 80 and at 87k the radiator core failed and leaked into the transmission causing the transmission to fail and seize total cost for repairs 4400.00 after hearing about this I did a little search and found this is a big problem with this car, as the shifting is a precurser to the failure, I wanted the dealer to cover since they assured me it was ok..
My 2005 nissan pathfinder is having the same transmission problems that so many others are having. It seems that nissan had a defective batch of radiators that has let coolant leak into the transmission causing vibrations, hesitation and eventually failure.we have three foster children and one of them is an infant with a feeding tube and track I do not want to get a call from my wife saying she has broken down on the road on her way to visitation with the biological parents or to doctor appointments. Nissan is clearly avoiding this problem! I expect they will start taking action when lawsuits start rolling in on them. Mr. Ceo of nissan may find this thing parked in his living room if something happens to my foster children because of breaking down. Just kidding, but I will be pissed. Someone please do something about this!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. He stated that the vehicle was taken into the dealer for maintenance and they advised him that fluid was leaking from the radiator into the transmission. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. He also stated that the defective part should be recalled. The failure mileage was 39000. The current mileage was 40350. Updated 03/26/10. *lj the consumer stated there was a problem with the transmission. Updated 07/23/10
2005 nissan pathfinder. Consumer expresses dissatisfaction relating to defects in engine, transmission and radiator. Consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *tgw radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, which eventually caused damaged to the engine and the transmission. The consumer was informed there was a seal on the radiator designed to prevent fluids from mixing together, but obviously the seal failed.
2005 nissan pathfinder transmission slipping out of gear while driving. I called nissan and they claims that they know nothing about, however there are several others with exactly the same problems online at car space automotive forums.
Regular driving minimal to hardly any towing. Transmission and coolant flushed religiously at 30k since taken ownership. Current mileage 80k. Failure of radiator cross contaminates atf and coolant, eventually destroying transmission costing $5000 to repair aside from disabling the vehicle. This is an issue on many 2005 pathfinder, xterra and frontiers equipped with 4.0l v6 coupled with 5 speed automatic transmission. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. Nissan must take responsibility.
Transmission cooler leaking into transmission the transmission cooler on the nissan pathfinder 2005 an the frontier 2005 is located in the radiator. There is a defect in either material or manufacturing causing the line from the transmission cooler to transmission to failed prematurely. The effect is of the failure is slipping of the transmission and eventually failure of the transmission.
My nissan pathfinder (2005) stopped in the middle of the road. I had it towed to the repair shop and was told it was a computer sensor and they repaired it. My service engine light came on a week later- I took it to the shop again and they said it needed a catalytic converter and fixed it. Now 3 weeks later the check engine light is on again!
2005 nissan pathfinder 4wd SUV suddenly down shifted out of 2wd driving mode with a sudden deceleration into 4wd mode. 4wd warning light and service engine lights came on. Diagnostic test found transmission cooler in radiator failed and leaked fluid into transmission damaging transmission control module..
2005 nissan pathfinder has problems with antifreeze leaking into the transmission because of some design flaw. After researching this problem I see that there are many complaints of this occurring with this same particular model. The transmission starts to make a grinding noise and then will start slipping. Nissan is aware of the problem because they are the one that has diagnosed it over and over again, but have refused to issue a tsb or recall. This is a very serious defect and is costing people 5 to 10 thousand dollars to fix. My 2005 nissan pathfinder is at the dealership awaiting repair. This will cost me $5500 to fix and nissan will not assist. Nissan should consider the problems that toyota is having right now and issue a recall for this defect.
2005 nissan pathfinder has problems with antifreeze leaking into the transmission because of some design flaw. After researching this problem I see that there are many complaints of this occurring with this same particular model. The transmission starts to make a grinding noise and then will start slipping. Nissan is aware of the problem because they are the one that has diagnosed it over and over again, but have refused to issue a tsb or recall. This is a very serious defect and is costing people 5 to 10 thousand dollars to fix. My 2005 nissan pathfinder has just begun the tell tale symptoms of this costly problem. Nissan should consider the problems that toyota is having right now and issue a recall for this defect.
While driving our 2005 pathfinder on the hwy I noticed smoke ( a lot)coming from the back of the vehicle. The car was also losing rpms (like the tranny was slipping) the shop said the radiator leaked into the transmission and fried the transmission ($7000).nissan here locally stated they have seen this problem before in the model. The engine stopped smoking after 20 minutes, had to evacuate four children on the hwy. This is second posted complaint about this problem. The shop states this is a design flaw.
This complaint relates to a widespread manufacturing defect in nissan pathfinder and frontier models in production and sale prior to 2008. The issue is the failure of timing chain mechanisms due to inferior quality plastic guides that have failed on a huge scale worldwide. Nissan's recognition of this problem was reflected in tsb nos. Ntb07-042 and ntb07-042a. Recognizing the design flaw, nissan changed the parts in 2008 and forward. Outside of warranty times, nissan refuses to repair or replace the relevant parts and, apparently, has not notified customers of the potential problem of catastrophic engine failure that could result in accidents involving serious injury or death as a result of sudden engine failure. As documented on the internet, many failures of these components are occurring post-warranty and most consumers have no knowledge of the impending dangers because nissan appears to have not publicly acknowledged the problem. For those customers who do become aware of the problem post-warranty, they are facing repair costs of approximately $2500.00 which is an economic burden placed upon them by nissan emanating from nissan's own internally-recognized design flaw. Request is hereby made that this situation be investigated and that nissan be held responsible and accountable for the economic and safety dangers it has perpetrated by its admitted design flaws. Our own 2005 nissan pathfinder is facing this problem at the present time. At a minimum, nissan should be required to advise all owners of the relevant vehicles about the need to avoid engine failure, especially for the large number of affected parties who are post-warranty and unaware of the problem. The federal safety agency should also determine the number of parts failures pre- and post-warranty.
I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder se-or and the radiator fluid into the transmission. I had to replace the radiator and have both systems flushed 2x each. The rpms were hestating when excelling over 45mph. The nissan dealer tried ripping me off saying I needed a new transmission-so I went to a reputable garage.
I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder that the oil cooler leaked radiator fluid into the transmission.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving 20 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge indicator illuminated, which meant that there was no gasoline in the tank. However, she had recently filled up the vehicle with fuel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and it was determined that the fuel sensor failed. The fuel system sensor was reset. A couple of weeks later, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to shift into park and restart the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the contact noticed that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by a technician to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer would not provide compensation because there were no recalls available. The failure and current mileages were 53,987. Updated 4/23/09 *cn updated 04/28/09.
Timing belt tensioner guides worn out - must be replaced. Cost of 1700.00 dollars from nissan. Perhaps nissan can do it for free since this seems to be a common problem with many 2005 pathfinder (4 liter engine).
Courtesy copy of a letter from consumers written to nissan north america re problems with their 2005 nissan pathfinder. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle was defective. There were numerous problems with the vehicle. The radiator was replaced, the transmission had a whistle up shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the tires were feathered and an alignment was needed, the door panels creaked, the brakes made a clicking noise, the drive belts were replaced twice because of a noise the consumer heard, the plastic finisher on the running boards kept popping off, the strut on the rear hatch leaked due to a poor seal, the transfer case leaked, there was hesitation when accelerating from a stop, the 4-wheel drive light illuminated on the dashboard, the dealer stated it failed due to internal failure. The rear shocks leaked, the front pinion seal and oil pinion seal were replaced and the rear hatch window leaked. *jb updated 04/06/10.
2005 nissan pathfinder. Fuel gauge reads zero, half tank or somewhere in-between when the tank is full. Service engine light comes on and will not go out unless the fuel gauge starts reading correctly (which it sometimes does). This is a known problem. Nissan has even come out with a service bulletin ntb07-069a that addresses the problem. The problem that I have is that this has happened to several people, and the repair bill for a vehicle that is out of warranty is between $400 and $600. I believe that this could be considered a safety issue and a recall should be issued if people are running out of gas due to incorrect or non-existent fuel level readings.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. Due to failures, the contact has only driven the vehicle three times since it was purchased on may 21, 2008. The engine light remains illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they would bypass the engine and shut off the light. On two occasions, the vehicle would not start because it was too hot. The vehicle was purchased with the original stereo system, but, when it stopped working, the dealer replaced it with a demo. The contact took the vehicle to a different mechanic and was informed that the fuel pump sensors were failing and a fuel pump was needed. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 46,655. Updated 07/10/08.*lj upated 07/08/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. After placing fuel in the vehicle, the contact noticed that the dial in the fuel gauge did not move. Approximately 30 miles later, the dial increased, the engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel warning indicator light dimmed. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The contact purchased the fuel cap and replaced it himself. Moments later, he returned to the service department and a representative informed him that he needed to replace the fuel sending unit as well. He did not repair the vehicle because the repair cost exceeded $600. The engine warning light remains illuminated on the instrument control panel. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.
There is an exhaust system noise when a person sits in the rear seat. The nissan dealership refuses to replace the faulty exhaust system. The exhaust system has shifted towards the front of the car causing the noise.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving between 25-50 MPH, the engine loses power but does not shut off. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would decelerate. The check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer replaced the throttle and the speed sensor, however, the failure still persisted. The current mileage is 19,200 and failure mileage was 7,600.
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