Nissan has a known issue with their radiators and faulty hoses. These result in coolant leaking in the transmission and ultimately destroying both. This issue is prevalent at 85k miles and beyond which is out of warranty for both. This leaks causes the pathfinder to be unsafe as it cannot be driven until it is repaired for over 6k. The pathfinder does not shift properly and will ultimately stall completely while in use. Nissan will not cover this issue which should have been a recall.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder transmission complaints
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Transmission began to slip, had vehicle examined, part in radiator failed and contaminated transmission with coolant which damaged transmission, fluids were flushed and part in radiator bypassed however transmission was not saved failed immediately afterwards while being driven and almost caused accident while my wife and children were in vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle transmission and radiator failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission coolant had leaked into the radiator and the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. As a result, both the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.
2005 nissan pathfinder internal radiator leak causing the transmission to fail started with strong vibration between 40-45 MPH. Dealer inspection states internal rupture of the oil cooler contaminating the oil in the transmission.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle suddenly lost power. The contact stated there was also a vibration underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact managed to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technicians stated radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission and it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator was leaking coolant in the transmission, which caused it to be defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the radiator cracked causing fluid to leak into the transmission. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who replace the transmission and radiator. After the repairs, the contact noticed that the engine began to malfunction. The contact did not take the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Radiator coolant and transmission fluid mixing, causing major problems with vehicle. Hesitant shifting, or worse, no shifting or movement at all. Especially dangerous on highway (interstate).
I own a 2005 nissan pathfinder. Nissan extended their warranties on the 2005 pathfinders to 80,000. The reason they did this is because they know their defective radiators have been causing transmissions to go out due to contamination from the radiator fluid. Since I was deployed, I was unaware of the extension or the problem until my transmission started giving me problems in may of 2011. The other day, I tried to pull out of a gas station and I lost all acceleration due to the transmission slipping almost causing a serious accident. I have a nissan complaint ticket but unless it is forced into recall, I will have to pay for my new transmission on a car I just recently paid off. As a consumer, I should not have to pay for someone else's design defect that causes major mechanical cost and safety issues. After doing some research, most customers are being told to come and have the transmission flushed for approx. 500$ to be told the transmission needs replacement. This defect needs to be addressed immediately before someone dies as a result of nissans negligence in standing behind their product.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated the radiator and transmission fluids were mixing together abnormally and causing the vehicle to stall. In addition, the vehicle would not change gears as a result of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact to replace the transmission and radiator. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they will give her a return call within a few days. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000.
I was driving on the highway and the transmission failed. It was sudden and there was no warning. I was driving along fine and all of the sudden I had no power. I was able to pull over and get help. When I took the vehicle into a repair shop I was told the radiator leaked fluid into the transmission and ruined it. I had to pay to replace both the transmission and the radiator. I also received a letter from nissan stating this was a known design flaw. When I asked to be reimbursed I was told I was outside of the warranty mileage. I disagree if the damage was caused by a defective part, not wear and tear and not misuse of the vehicle they should recall this on all vehicles regardless of mileage, etc. I have tried contacting nissan several times and I have been told there is nothing they can do. The damage cost about five thousand dollars to fix and it all had to come out of my pocket. I am so disgusted with this company and the terrible way they handle their mistakes. I will never buy another vehicle from them and I have warned others to get their vehicles checked before they get stranded somewhere or possibly have an accident because of the gross negligence of nissan.
2005 nissan pathfinder is currently being repaired for transmission problems due to radiator leaking in the transmission. I have had trouble gaining speed atleast 6 times due to hesitation and sometimes wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear and wouldn't go no more than 25mph. I have taken the highway and it would do fine until I got off an exit and it would stall at 25mph. I have taking it to get it fixed but the transmission for my vehicle is on back order due to other thousands like me having this problem. This is a safety issue and this matter should be resolved by nissan but no recall has not taken place as I know of. It put many drivers and their families at risk on an accident and to others sharing the highway and roads. Please help me and many others find a way to either get reimbursement for our repairs. This transmission issue is a defect and is dangerous! So far my cost of repairs is a total $4,424.32. My truck is a 2005 and the transmission shouldn't have failed me so early. I don't do hard driving and never towed or pulled anything heavy. Please help me and my family. Thanks and god bless!
Due to a known manufacturing defect in the 2005 nissan pathfinder transmission cooling system, my daughter was stranded by a vehicle that wouldn't move. After researching the problem I have found that this is a fairly common problem in the 2005 year model. There is a problem with the engine cooling system and the transmission mixing fluids, thereby causing catastrophic damage to the transmission. Leading up to the transmission failure, the transmission may fail to shift or it may downshift at highway speeds causing overspeeding of the engine.
I have 2005 nissan pathfinder le 4x4 ,my transmission has gone bad after searching online many complaint about the transmission coolant(water) entering the transmission and locking the transmission , after doing a search online I'm not the only one with this problem 100's of complaints have been told/advise to nissan USA , transmission could lock on you while you are driving very serious ,dangerous ,took SUV to dealer wanted me to buy a new transmission ,told them about all the complaint service dept.told me that the was my problem not nissan's printed out and show them all the complaint no luck.....there should be a recall / transmission has to be change many many complaints ..........
Flat unresponsive gas pedal response excessive driveline vibration at highway speed wheel and tire shake dealership stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Occurred on a regular basis until failure occurred. Second servicing dealership diagnosed failed transmission radiator and complete transmission replacement/repair.
My 2005 pathfinder's transmission slipped. Found out that my radiator had failed and mixed radiator and transmission fluid. Nissan knew this was a problem and instead of recalling, they extended warranty until 80,000 or feb, 2013 but did not notify anyone of the possible problem. My car has 86,600 mile on it. Nissan will not cover or pay any part of the repair. It is all over web discussion boards and on consumeraffairs.com and edmonds.com from other with the same problem and result with nissan corporate. When will nissan end up owning up to this defect and pay for fixes. It is an expensive repair that many are having to pay. I will be sending a formal complaint to nissan and to consumer affairs boards but someone needs to step up and get nissan to own up to the problem.
Transmission failure. Historical coolant line issues. Requires rebuild.
Radiator cracked and leaked into transmission which lead to transmision failure
I own a 2005 nissan pathfinder and at 81,500 miles began experiencing transmission vibration while traveling between 40-45 MPH. During this vibration, my acceleration abilities were limited. The transmission vibration was the result of defective radiator which caused radiator fluid and transmission fluid to mix. I received a letter from nissan informing me that the warranty on the radiator assembly of my 2005 pathfinder is being extended because 'a crack in the radiator assembly might occur at higher mileages leading to internal leakage of engine coolant.' the radiator and transmission have since been repaired and nissan is unwilling to reimburse the cost of the repairs. As the radiator failure and affected transmission is a well know issue by nissan and the nissan consumer community, nissan should be responsible for all costs to repair the radiator and affected components. Nissan being responsible is ever more evident by the fact that the transmission is affected, which causes intermittent acceleration issues.
Purchased 2005 nissan pathfinder. Still owe on financing. I had an issue about 2 months ago where I had the radiator and transmission replaced as a result of faulty radiator. I spent well over 4500 to replace the transmission and radiator and would like to submit my claim for the class action lawsuit pending. I will never purchase a nissan again.
2005 nissan pathfinder. Consumer states several problems with the vehicle. She states that it is hard to start, paint is peeling, overdrive light comes on when braking to make a turn and a loud noise was coming from the motor.
2005 nissan pathfinder leaks coolant fluid into transmission which cause gear shifting problems. Repair is $6000 for radiator and transmission.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle momentarily stopped accelerating for a few seconds. After a few seconds, the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the transmission fluid needed to be replaced. While replacing the transmission fluid the authorized dealer noticed the transmission fluid and radiator fluid were mixing. The radiator was replaced and the fluids were flushed. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 106,000.
Nissan pathfinder cooler/radiator/transmission are faulty and nissan is aware of the issue but refuses to warranty every cooler, only a percentage of them. Nissan has extended the warranty for vehicles up to 80,000 miles or 96 months. Nissan should be made to recall all cooler and cover the expenses for the ones that have had to have it fixed. Make nissan warranty every faulty cooler.
I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder 4x4 se off road with 115,000 miles . Beautiful vehicle but beginning to have problems the fuel gauge will go to empty when full , also having hesitation about 40 miles an hour .I read about the horror story with radiator problem causing transmission problem . I have an appointment at a nissan dealer this weekend for the recall on the ECM so I will have further info on the hesitation , nissan recalled the fuel gauge problem but limited to 72,000 miles vehicle only ,I think they should up hold the nissan rep and take care of these problems also the transmission problems due to faulty parts . These problems are not normal wear and tear .
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle would not shift gears and speed would not increase in speed more than 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission was flushed. The contact continued to experience the failure and was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technicians stated the radiator was leaking fluid into the transmission. The technicians stated the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
The transmission in the 2005 nissan pathfinder slips and jerks while driving at highway speeds. The slippage can cause the vehicle to rapidly decelerate in traffic increasing the likelihood of an accident. The rapid jerking of the vehicle can cause the vehicle to loose control on its own or frighten or disorient the driver causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact noticed that the vehicle jerked and went into failsafe mode. The contact called the dealer who stated that the transmission and driveshaft needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages was approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The initial problem was that the vehicle overheated. Further investigation revealed that the transmission cooler inside the radiator had broken. This flooded the coolant system with transmission fluid, which then circulated through the engine. The coolant/water mix also leaked into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail. Corrective action taken - replace radiator, all hoses, and transmission.
No problems with vehicle just one day didn't switch gears and service engine light came on. That was it nissan told me almost 6000 to fix radiator rotted and fluids leaked into transmission which made both no good. Also 2 months later cd player stopped working will not eject and cds stuck in the system.
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