Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle started shaking violently and stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a licensed mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission fluid leaked into the radiator and water leaked into the transmission. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact referenced a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder: water leaks into the cabin
7 of the 837 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder describe water leaks into the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 96,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Water leaks into the cabin by model year
- 20251
- 20241
- 20231
- 20226
- 20191
- 20171
- 20142
- 20072
- 20067
- 20052
- 20011
What owners say
Water entered transmission fluid due to faulty valve.
Water entered into transmission due to faulty valve.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the radiator leaked water into the transmission, causing the transmission to seize while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
My nissan has 108,000 miles, always had all required maintenance transmission makes a "clank" at 15 to 20 MPH and vibrates severely when I lower the speed or try to regain the speed from 40 or 60 MPH. It also drags, losses power and vibrates when going up hill on lower speed say 20 MPH. Internet information, reveals that the cause is radiator water leak to the transmission. Nissan is aware of this. The pathfinder also has motor oil, leaks, in the oil filter area internet search revealed malfunctioning, faulty part both condition is known by nissan corp office internet search has reveals extensive complaints just like mines and nissan does nothing about it for both please request a recall motor oil, leaks, in the oil filter area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact noticed the fuel tank was empty. After fueling the vehicle the contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the radiator had leaked water into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. As a result, the transmission needed to be replaced. There was an investigation under the federal safety agency action number: dp12004 (power train: automatic transmission: torque converter power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM, PCM)) that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Radiator leaked water into transmission causing transmission failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder water leak
Is water leaks into the cabin a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
7 of 837 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (1%) mention water leaks into the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Fuel gauge 192Transmission failure 120Check engine light 96Stalling 78Overheating 57Jerking 50Slipping 38Loss of power 27Shudder 26Hesitation 17Won't shift 12Fuel pump 10Grinding brakes 9Engine failure 8Airbag light 7Knocking 7Harsh shifting 7Whining noise 7Won't start 7Steering lock-up 5
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