2006 Nissan Pathfinder: engine failure

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · SC

Radiator coolant leak into transmission caused complete engine failure while driving on a 6 lane highway. Ability to accelerate or maintain speed ceased when pressing gas pedal. Coasted on slight downward hill for 1/4 of a mile or a little more allowing time to turn onto a side street where vehicle stopped completely.

Filed Oct 1, 2016 · Engine · 129,000 miles · MN

The timing chain is a known issue with nissan USA. My timing chain has to be replaced at my cost due to its faulty design. Engine failure due to the timing chain while driving and turning, left my wife stranded. This item needs to be recalled by nissan as there are thousands of complaints about this issue just after warranty expires.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 113,200 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the brakes failed, and the slip, engine, and edc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted without hesitation; however, the failure recurred on several occasions without warning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 113,200. Updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer was informed the cam sensor needed to be replaced, updated 10/31/16.

Filed Jul 11, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · ND

We have a 2006 nissan pathfinder that has transmission failure due to a defective radiator. This is a known defect that nissan should be held accountable for. We followed all recommended maintenance, most of which was at a nissan dealership. The dealership was negligent in its inspection and repair of our vehicle. When we began to experience transmission failure and had both transmission and coolant contamination, they failed to diagnose the problem. Two nissan dealership inspections in may 2016 outlined that all was well with our vehicle, even after we found that there was no transmission fluid on our dipstick, and it did not appear that the bolt to check the fluid had not been recently removed. Our family's safety was put at risk driving this vehicle for over a month, while it was experiencing transmission failure and risked engine failure due to heavily contaminated coolant. After a few weeks of symptoms, we looked online and were shocked to see the widespread manufacturing defect that has been reported. We took our truck to an independent shop who diagnosed the problem. The nissan warranty was extended to 10 years or 160,000 kilometers for possible radiator assembly failure. Although our vehicle fell within the 10 year time frame, we were outside the kilometer range by 40,000 kilometers. Nissan canada and crown nissan refused to extend the warranty to us. We feel the 160,000 km is far too low for a 10 year warranty. A recent dodge warranty extension was 10 yrs, 240,000 km. Nissan put us in an unsafe situation, where they failed to diagnose the problem and we were out driving for several weeks, some of which involved towing our family camper on the highways. Nissan has been negligent on many levels and a recall should be extended to these faulty radiators.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 85,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 2 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the traction control, check engine, and the ABS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2014 · Engine · 61,215 miles · CT

2006 nissan pathfinder with just over 60,000 miles. Started engine whine that measured with engine speed. Found to be timing chain guides and tsb exists. Cost over $1500 to repair. If left unaddressed, catastrophic engine failure at speeds can occur and driver and passenger safety at risk.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 151,000 miles · NC

Faulty transmission cooler system - nissan pathfinder 2006 has faulty transmission cooling system that connects to radiator. Nissan product/design failed and created cross contamination of antifreeze & transmission fluid. This faulty product design poses serious safety risks to my family and others (just search on the internet & you'll see hundreds of complaints/claims & class action law suit). This issue can cause sudden stops and engine failure. My pathfinder started running hot and that was first indication there was a problem. Mechanic said transmission fluid had leaked into the radiator and radiator fluid leaked into transmission. We had to replace the radiator, thermostat & flushed transmission 4 times (very expensive repair). This just happened and uncertain if transmission will cause problems and require replacement. We have kept regular maintenance and used extended life/synthetic products to help keep the engine & transmission well lubed. *note: we didn't qualify for nissan recall & class action law suit due to mileage of vehicle. Based on nissan's exclusion terms, we won't buy another nissan product.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Steering · 142,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH and making a turn, the steering seized and became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the power steering shaft failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.