2006 Nissan Pathfinder: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 9, 2019 · Steering · 135,000 miles · PA

At approximately 135000 miles my pathfinder began making a a grinding sound when I turned my steering wheel left or right. I also noticed that the actual steering wheel was loose and could be moved back and forth. Within a few days I began having great difficulty when making turns while driving. I had my husband check the steering fluid, which was at the recommended level. I then took my pathfinder to the mechanic to be inspected and find the root of the steering problem. I was informed that my steering column would need to be replaced. The nissan frontier and xterra has recalls for this exact issue for the same year, but not the pathfinder. I have 3 children who travel regularly with me in my vehicle. I was informed by the mechanic, that eventually I would lose all steering capability if the steering column in not replaced I find this to be gross negligence on behalf of nissan. Many complaints for this specific issue have been made, and yet no recall?! This is a safety issue, which could put not only mine, but my children's lives at risk. The replacement cost is around $1500. I hope nissan does the right thing and issues a recall soon.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Steering · 53,204 miles · VA

I'm writing to request that the federal safety agency investigate a steering column issue on my 2006 nissan pathfinder se to see if the issue falls under the steering column & passenger air bag fastener campaign #10v‑115. The vehicle was bought new in 2006. The steering issue was first reported on 9/14/06 to a nissan technician. I noticed when stopping the vehicle a squeaking noise coming from the steering column. The technician was not able to diagnose the problem. On 6/03/09, the vehicle was taken to another nissan dealership technician for additional work and again the technician was asked to diagnose the problem. The vehicle was serviced on 8/2/13, at a different nissan dealership and again the technician was not able to determine the squeaking noise or why the steering column was loose. Please understand that all three services mentioned above were completed at nissan dealerships and the services were within the warranty on the vehicle. In late summer 2014, I noticed the steering column being very loose. On 09/11/14, I alerted a nissan service department again of the problem. At this time, the vehicle was 3,000 miles outside the extended warranty. The steering column issue continued and on 11/7/14, I took the vehicle to a local nissan dealership for more steering column testing. The technician concluded that the vehicle?s power steering rack is breaking apart. I sought a second opinion and the service technician concluded that the steering column assembly is failing. After eight years of inquiry the issue is now diagnosed. Steering column - it is too loose and when turning to the far right or left it makes a clacking noise. If the federal safety agency, determines that my vehicle?s issues fall under the steering column & passenger air bag fastener campaign #10v‑115, then I would like for a local dealer to repair the vehicle at no charge to me. Please formally investigate this issue.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 128,700 miles · KY

From dead stop at stop sign, pushed on gas with resultant "grind" of transmission. Happened 3 more times over the course of 2 weeks. Took into dealer. Transmission failure due to cracked radiator leaking coolant into transmission. Known problem with certain nissan models. Nissan only did an extended warranty that tapered off every year/10,000 miles. After 100,000 miles no help. This was not a result of worn out transmission, this was a result of engineering/manufacturing defect and should have been covered by nissan 100%.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that when vehicle was in reverse, the engine would grind. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the coolant was leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · TX

2006 nissan pathfinder se the radiator seems to have a bad leak and bad smell, motor keeps over heating causing it not to be driven until motor has cooled off, I need to keep putting water in radiator. The transmission seems to jerk and makes a loud sound when changing shifts and driving. The motor also has a squeaky sound when driving. I have taken the car for repair and the same thing happen again only this time even worse I can not afford the high nissan service and part prices. I am still paying on this car, nissan should fix the problem at no charge if there is a defect that caused so much trouble to my car not to mentioned the safety of my three children and I. Nissan needs to recall 2006 nissan pathfinder radiator and transmission cross contamination.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 75,000 miles · LA

My 06 nissan pathfinder starting shaking and making a shuttering noise at 40mph. Also a squeaking noise coming from the undercarriage at lower speeds. I took my pathfinder to the dealer to have it looked at. After a few hours the dealership called and told me it was a defect in the transmission cooler built inside the radiator. A line in the cooler cracked letting radiator fluid and transmission fluid to mix together and run all through both my cooling and transmission systems. I have 75,000 miles and was told I'm under the 80,000 mile warranty for these repairs. I was told I would need a new transmission and radiator along with a new thermostat and gasket. I'm one of the lucky ones that will not have to come out of pocket for these repairs. I've been reading post after post about other people having this same problem that are over the mileage warranty and are having to pay co-pays and some that had to pay the full repair bill. Please recall this. There are too many people being affected with this issue.

Filed May 4, 2013 · Steering · 90,000 miles · GA

Steering wheel all of a sudden became very difficult to turn regularly when driving/turning. After a couple weeks the steering column became very loose and caused the steering wheel to wobble. When turning the wheel I would notice a severe grinding sound. Upon detailed online research the same occurrence has happened to several 2006 nissan pathfinder owners with similar mileage. After taking my car to the nissan dealership for further investigation we have found that nissan has issued a service part to correct this issue. My repair will cost an upward of $1300. I feel that nissan should make this issue a recall as the dealership informed me that if I continued to drive the car the steering wheel would lock up and potentially cause a hazardous accident!! This is a severe issue for myself and others.

Filed Jun 2, 2009 · Steering · 45,000 miles · OK

Approximately sept of 2008, the steering wheel of our 2006 nissan pathfinder started becoming extremely hard to turn left or right, almost to the point that I could not turn. I would dread having to make a turn. Then a grinding sound started and a clicking, and has since gone away. Now, our steering wheel can move up and down while we are driving. It is very loose and is becoming a hazard. The cruise also shuts itself off while we are driving. After taking the car to 2 nissan dealerships and a independent mechanic, we have been told the entire steering column has to be replaced - but nissan will not replace this or help with the cost - around $800 for parts and labor. The independent mechanic told us there is a safety bulletin on this issue, but not a recall, yet. If this is a known problem with the steering column, shouldn't this be replaced by recall before an accident has happened? We have requested in writing from nissan that they (nissan) is refusing to replace this part. I am filing a complaint because this seems to be an issue that nissan is aware of but is unwilling to resolve it.

Filed Aug 31, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 693 miles · VI

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light was illuminated. She was informed that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. She stated that the fuel gauge indicator needle remains on the empty symbol, even when fuel is in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer two weeks later to have it repaired. The dealer informed her that the cause of failure was a short in the cluster and the part had to be ordered from puerto rico. The part arrived a week and a half later and the dealer replaced the cluster. One week later, the odometer began to display the incorrect mileage. The odometer was later repaired. Two weeks later, the vehicle began making a loud squeaking noise as soon as it was started. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the cause of failure was the tension belt. The dealer replaced the belt, but later discovered that the part was defective. The belt was replaced again, but the dealer was unsure if the replacement part would be defective as well. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, speed, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 12,566 and failure mileage was 693.