2005 Nissan Pathfinder: complete transmission failure

Filed Jul 24, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · VA

While driving on US 95 in DC, MD and NJ, when the traffic became stop and go, my SUV could not get into 1st gear to go. The engine revved, the car shook and made noises. Several times I came close to being rear-ended. This problem also occurs when starting after a red light, when accelerating on a highway (usually 3rd or 4th gear), and when turning left on a green arrow. Not only has it caused many close calls with being rear-ended, but it has also incited road rage in people who are driving behind me. Now I'm told I need a new transmission and also a new coolant system which leaks due to a fault in the system known by Nissan, and pollutes the transmission. This is a terrible safety threat and Nissan should own up to it and pay for the repairs.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 131,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was at a stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated forward into traffic and suddenly stopped. The maintenance, 4wd, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. Also, the gear shifter symbols were blank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission fluid had a burning odor. The transmission was replaced, but the failure recurred two days later. Additionally, while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle became stuck in first gear. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2018 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · IN

My vehicle was recently diagnosed stating that the radiator had leaked fluid into the transmission and it would cost $6,200 to repair. My vehicle has 85,000 miles. I was never made aware of the extended warranty when I could have had it checked (the dealership did replace the transmission fluid once so the issue should have been taken care of then when it was under warranty). There is a vibration when the rpms settle around 1000-1500 after the vehicle has warmed up. It is intermittent, but was diagnosed by the nissan dealer mechanic as the issue.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Transmission · 165,400 miles · IN

Transmission went out while with 2 small children in the SUV. I had only had the SUV for 4-6 months. Transmission was repaired by dealer service department . Shortly after the radiator needed repair. It was repaired, and nissan helped with partial cost. Recently (02/19/2018)transmission went out again while yielding in a busy intersection to go on the highway. Transmission went out a second time on 02/22/2018 again. I was stopped at a light, the light turned green and I began to push on the gas to make a left hand turn in a busy intersection and once again, the SUV only coasted. I took the vehicle to nissan service department, paid 110.00 for a diagnostic test and was informed once again the transmission needs to be replaced. A 6,000.00$ job. The transmission has only been about 4-5 years old presently. I am out of a vehicle.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Engine · 145,000 miles · TX

Takata recall im writting this complaint in regards to my 2005 nissan pathfinder se. On 10/2/2017 my vehicle gave me some issues of not wanting to turn on. After talking to several mechanics and all giving me the same diagnosis and advising me to take it to town north nissan in austin texas. The service agent ([xxx]) also gave me the same diagnosis (the module ipdm) needed to get changed. They gave me a price on the cost and told me the date my truck would be ready for pick up. My truck was in their shop since 10/25/2017 and they told my my car would be ready 10/31/2017 after 12:30 pm. So I called to get an update so I could pick up my truck. After all this time ([xxx]) told me that my truck actually needed a new transmission. That the transmission fluid and the radiator mixed totally ruining my engine. And that I would have to pay ($5,900) to fix it. I did some research and came across and article that says that the nccc has received several complaints in regards to the same issue with the same vehicle I have. I need some help on how to approach nissan in regards to this problem. Because if this is something that nissan really knew about they have to be liable for the repairs of my car. Please help.... My # [xxx] website I got the recall from : https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/recall-for-nissan-transmission-failure-nccc-petitions-for-radiator-defect-investigation.html?gclid=cj0kcqjw4expbrctarisadvojy0qvvhemtvwk-apd5aagnodqa67jzei9nlymkng8-wx2ohtwua2x4maau97ealw_wcb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · VA

Coolant mixed with the transmission fluid causing catastrophic failure.after researching the issue,there are thousands upon thousands of the same problem occurring which could possibly be life threatening in certain instances...the transmission failed while driving on the interstate the first time 3 years ago. And has now happened again this morning getting on the entrance ramp to the highway.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Transmission · 72,123 miles · CA

Pathfinder 2005 has only 73,000 miles and now has a problem of cross contamination between transmission and radiator fluids. Requires replacement of transmission. Very expensive - requires to replace transmission and wash radiator. Transmission does not shift properly. Problem confirmed by the dealer shop as well as am independent car shop.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · FL

Transmission failure

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · TN

Transmission failure on interstate had to be towed home 50 miles

Filed Sep 11, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · WA

I took my 2005 nissan pathfinder into the shop because it was having trouble shifting gears at highway speeds. I later learned the bad news that the hoses in the radiator have failed causing coolant to cross contaminate and mix with transmission fluid producing a toxic sludge that ruins the radiator as well as the transmission. I was told that $4,000 later I would need a new radiator, new transmission and new hoses. The service technician also told me that this problem is very common in 05-06 pathfinders. After going home a quick google search revealed that tens of thousands of cars have actually dealth with this problem and there was a lawsuit brought against nissan for these problems. Unfortunately I never knew of such a lawsuit and now that I have the very problem it's too late to do anything about it. That type of service by companies for selling faulty products to their consumers is really too sad.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · AR

Radiator coolant leaked into the transmission resulting in transmission failure.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 134,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving 25 MPH, a burning odor emitted from the vents. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Updated 12/01/16*lj