While backing out of a parking space my check engine light came on and it felt like my transmission was slipping. I had the vehicle towed to the nissan dealer. They told me the radiator failed and the radiator fluid seeped into the transmission fluid causing everything to fail. 80, 000 miles is the warranty. I am just over that. They are offering me a $2500.00 co pay but I feel they should take care of this problem. There should be a recall on the radiator to prevent this problem.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints
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I was driving on a highway back from getting groceries in a town 45 miles from me. All of a sudden the car started revving. I took it off of cruise control and tried pressing on the gas. Nothing happened. I pulled off to the side of the road and called a tow truck. After several hours sitting on the side of the road in the dark and by myself, I got it towed back to my town, 35 miles away. I found out that the transmission had gone out. I took it to a transmission shop and they told me that it was the cooling system had leaked into my transmission and fired the TCM. It will cost me $4600.00 to fix it. I found out that there is a recall on this problem after the fact of it happening and now they refuse to fix their mistake. They will cover up to 80000 miles for the recall and up to 100000 miles with a deductible of $2500.00. And nothing after 100000. Why did they not inform us of this problem? Does anyone have a law suit going on this?
Failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer.
My coolant is leaking into my transmission and its on its last leg..oil pressure gauge is broken along with fuel indicator and many other problems.
The radiator is cracked and has leaked fluid into transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was determined that the coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail. The transmission would need to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 90,000.
My wife observed issue with gas or brakes for last couple months. I thought it was brakes and I had just bleed and replaced fluid which helped. On 6/20/13 I made left turn on my home street and transmission did not respond. I was stuck in middle of road and luckily no cars were approaching. At first I thought car stalled and tried to restart but realized the engine was still running. At that moment I knew what it was (failed transmission from cross contamination). I drove directly to reliable nissan in albuquerque where they verified the bad news. This really proves this is a manufacturing defect. My car has all proper maintenance and only has 54600 miles. I am the original owner. The vehicle looks brand new. I had just talked to both service managers from both the local dealers about my fears about this possibly happening. Even had them check and they said the radiator was ok. I am only 50 days past my 8 years and with only 54600 miles nissan refuses to provide any good will. I am still stuck paying 2500 dollars. Nissan keeps insisting this is not a safety issue. Loosing propulsion is a safety issue. Even in driving school I was trained that power, can avoid a possible disaster just as well as brakes. This is fact. Too many close calls reported on this issue and its sad that our government only acts when cars explode and people die. I have noticed that this issue is increasing exponentially putting the risk of death and injury a more probable outcome. From last february almost 29 percent more cases reported in just 4 months. I worked with my dealers trying to avoid this. Did all the trans oil changes, radiator flushes and asked if I could do anything to avoid this disaster and also had them inspect my radiator just a few months back. And yet, my brand new looking, meticulously maintained pathfinder needs a new transmission and radiator.
I just bought this car, and had a problem with transmission to begin with, following with the fuel level sensor (just started), I had to replace the transmission, radiator, now I have to replace the fuel sensor, and 2 days ago the plastic heater receiver that is located in firewall of car had melted, and all anti-freeze had gone and the motor got overheated (why plastic made?, instead of brass???), so the dealer said that I had to replace the whole piece ($250.00) plus labor, it is incredible how this car company called nissan is loosing their prestige since started to assembly in us, it is just making more money out of the people with all these crappy parts they are using. We need the federal government to be involved and give us back the money spent on these manufacturing defects as soon as possible.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. As a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 134,000.
Hi I brought my 2005 nissan pathfinder in december 2012 from kings auto porsche and the car fax was clear on it. I brought it with 63k miles on it and I now have 90k on it. I never received and paperwork such as any recalls campaigns. About the end of may or first week of june of 2013 my car started to do a vibration and then acted like it wanted to stall and hit real hard into gear. It wasn't till june 14, 2013 that it put me on the side of the road running hot to where I pulled over in 80+ degree weather with my 2 year old son and my 3 month old daughter in the car. I started to search the internet to find a few recalls and many unhappy nissan customers and find that nissan has many complaints on the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission causing a milky substances. I knew nothing about any recall and find out that many are very upset with nissan who isn't fixing this issue after their vehicles hit 80k. I am very unhappy with this issues and feel that nissan should be responsible for this. Please contact me on my issues. As I will be going higher up and to the media like the rest of your unhappy customers! Thank you for your time and looking at my letter.
I brought our pathfinder in to our mechanic for an oil change and inspection. He said that the radiator is going bad. Specifically the coolant that is attached to the transmission. He said that we should not drive the vehicle, as it could blow the transmission. We are lucky that he did such a thorough inspection, as we had no warning signs. I googled the problem and found your website, and that this has been an ongoing problem with nissan. Our mechanic said he recently had to replace two radiators, one on a 2009 nissan pathfinder and another on a nissan (truck)...I can't remember the model and year.
The check engine light came on in the vehicle the night before. Vehicle was taken to the nissan service dealership the next day-june 5, 2013-for a diagnosis. Was told the coolant had leaked into the transmission and ruined it. Both the radiator and the transmission will need to be replaced. Was told by the mechanic that nissan will not pay for any part of the repairs due to being over 100,000 miles. The odometer has 103,000 miles, only 3,000 miles over the limit. This is manufacturer's defect and should be repaired by nissan, free of charge. After further investigation, discovered that thousands of owners 2005-2010 pathfinders, x-terras, frontiers and armadas have experienced the same exact issue. The cost for my repair is $6300! Nissan needs to be investigated and the total repair costs refunded to the owners! This is an enormous hardship for this family and all who have experienced this fiasco!
The 2005 nissan pathfinder's transmission started to slip and engine speed would dip and vehicle would feel as though it was attempting to shift into a non existent gear at speed. Several weeks after this started to happen a notification was received in the mail pertaining to the coolant leaking into the transmission oil. After having replacing the radiator and flushing the transmission and replacing transmission oil, the transmission is continuing to slip. Awaiting word from nissan north america to replace or fix this known issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that there was a combination of both the transmission fluid and coolant leaking together, which could cause damage to the transmission. The manufacturer offered an extended warranty associated with a manufacturer's voluntary recall related to the transmission. The vehicle was ineligible due to the excessive mileage. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 119,072. ...updated 07-10-13
Driving down interstate and vehicle started slipping wouldn't take gear had to coast off to the side of the road had to have vehicle towed into station serviceman said that radiator leaked into transmission and damaged the transmission had to have both transmission and radiator replaced the man at the station said that was the sixth vehicle that he had to do the same repairs too same make and model said that nissan had a recall on this make and model for a defect.
I felt a grinding nose while shifted and I stop and took the car to a dealer nissan and the find out a problem from transmission/ radiator. There was a recall for a faulty radiator who leaks into the transmission that cause the problem and I should pay for the repair on my own. I find out that nissan knows that problem never sent me a recall for that and I bought the car new I serviced it and all the maintenance at a dealership no word I should change the radiator . The same thing happens to me with my 2002 altima.
From stop transmission failed to engage. Checked fluid found water in transmission from failed cooling line thru radiator/ trans cooling line.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage 105,000.
I have only had this vehicle for a year. I noticed the transmission started sputtering when I got to about 40 or 50 MPH. I had it taken in to see what the problem was and they told me the radiator failed and leaked into the transmission and both had to be replaced. Luckily I was not on the road with my children in the car when this thing decided to fail.
I took my truck to the nissan dealership for them to tell me that my transmission fluid and radiator fluids have mixed and that I need to replace both of them. After doing some research I found out that this has been a problem with this truck since around 2007. I called nissan and asked them what do they plan to do to help me get my truck fixed and they told due to the miles that they couldn't help me. I
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance the technician advised that the radiator would have to be replaced. After the replacement of the radiator, the contact was parked when the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Transmission started chugging took it to the repair shop the next day and they showed me I have engine coolant in the transmission and that it would be 5000 to repair. Told me I was the 6th nissan that has been in his shop in the last month with the same problem!!
Having the same problem that the nissan put out a recall for. An alarming number of nissan xterra, pathfinder and frontier owners are stepping forward with stories about their cracked radiators which are causing coolant to leak into the transmission. Once mixed with the transmission fluid this lethal combination kills the valves, seals and torque converter -- rendering your entire transmission useless. This issue is currently contained to the 2005 - 2007 model years, but we're keeping our eyes open for reports from other years.
I have been notified by my mechanic, that there is transmission fluid in both my radiator and coolant system. Thought I'm thankful that no incident has happened yet, in doing research I have heard of many nissan pathfinder 2005-2010 owners having the same issues with their vehicles. Some have even reported repair costs in excess of $3000 for transmission failure repairs. I am getting mixed information as to what my options are in regard to a class action suite against nissan. I need some clarity in this issue before I find myself in an unfavorable situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the transmission started to exhibit a loud noise when shifting gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. As a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 99,000.
While driving on a local street in my neighborhood at 35 MPH on my way to pick up my son from school, the pathfinder began to lose power. I press on the gas and the pathfinder would not go any faster, it was hesitating and seemed like it was going to stop. I made to the mechanic and was told the radiator had leaked into the transmission. The mechanic then advised the radiator and transmission would have to be replaced at a cost of $5828. I am upset and completely in shock when he tells nissan has an extended warranty however it only covers you up to 100,000 miles. Nissan is aware of this issue and if it happened at 100,000 I would have brought it in for servicing. I paid over 30,000 for the pathfinder brand new and after eight years this is what I am left with, no recourse?
Lost power, transmission not engaging, was told that it was radiator coolant was leaking in the system. After transmission was replaced after at approximately 27,000 miles same incident happened again.
Car would not start, got it towed to my mechanic, radiator allowed coolant to mix with transmission fluid. Containment the transmission. Radiator and transmission has to be replaced. Job will cost $5346.74.
The transmission cooler of the radiator is leaking into the transmission.
While driving at approx 40 MPH, the transmission suddenly disengaged; rpms went up to 5000; was like being in neutral. At the time, I was traveling up a slight incline without a shoulder or safe area to stop. Stopped in the roadway. Had it towed to nissan dealership. They advised that they were aware of the known issue'for a long time and that the radiator part that cools the transmission fluid failed and radiator fluid had entered the transmission causing the transmission to fail. This known issue, was never a recall and nissan had no intentions on a recall due to a class action lawsuit. Unfortunately, my vehicle mileage is over the class action lawsuit settlement mileage and therefore nissan will not take any responsibility; leaving strict instructions' to nissan customer affairs to specifically not offer any assistance to persons affected by this known issue. Nissan dealership service dept advised that nissan had fixed' the known issue on a newer model of radiator. Nissan should have recalled the product for a safety inspection and replaced all parts known to fail. Total estimated cost to repair at nissan dealership started around $8000 and negotiated to $5000. Several private transmission repair shop estimates are approx. $4000. Most private auto shops will not touch this repair due to the known issue' and no confidence that nissan fixed the known issue'. Request an investigation with an eye towards safety recall & reimbursement for those who already had to pay out of pocket.
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