Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed due to coolant contamination. As a result, the transmission, radiator, and thermostat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 191,270.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While the gear lever was in reverse, the transmission failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator connector hose leaked fluid into the transmission. The contamination caused internal damage to the transmission. The radiator and transmission were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Consumer stated while driving up a hill she acceleration and could not make it up the hill and made it to her job. Consumer attempted to put the vehicle in reverse and would not go in reverse. Car was towed, aamaco diagnosis was coolant had leaked into the transmission causing transmission to fail. Updated 6/13/18
My vehicle had problems in 2011 when a "warranty notice" was sent regarding a radiator problem. I took the car in and they found that it was a timing belt and did not change my radiator while it was under the extended warranty and had approximatey 70,000 miles. I now have 160,000 miles and my car is acting up again and the dealership advised me the radiator is cracked and leaking coolant into the transmission so I need both repaired or my car will get worse and can cause an accident. To me it appears that this defect with the car was from the inception and it should have been recalled because it was bound to fail and it should be fixed at nissan's cost. My vehicle is still pretty good looking but I feel it is only a shell that I am driving because of the interior radiator flaw. They indicate that since no recalls were made I have to pay the total out of pocket. I missed the lawsuit in 2013 but am willing to file another class action lawsuit if a lawyer is willing to accept it. The vehicle was shaking when I was driving it on the freeway mainly and it felt like it was not in gear and pulling. These were also my concerns in 2011 when I took it in to be repaired and fixed, but they said I had no problems. Well I do now and I wouldn't have if they had fixed the defective radiator.
Radiator fluid leaked into transmission. Had to replace both parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced shuddering and jerking. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's radiator cracked which resulted in damaged a transmission. The timing chain, the radiator, and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Coolant leaked into transmission, destroying the transmission, and rendering vehicle useless without thousands in repairs
Service bullitin classification em09-007, refrence ntb09-128, posted november 16, 2009. Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area. Have contacted and stopped by dealership to inform them about issue I was having. Showed tech there the service bullitin and they stated that they were aware of the problem and knew about the issue with numerous vehicles. I was given the only way it was covered by nissan was if the vehicle was still under factory or extended warranty. If it were not coverd that way then I, the customer, were responsible to all the cost and and rental fees if I chose to get one while it was in the service center. I was given the cost estimated at $1800 dollars and there was no guarentee that it would fix the problem.. And have a nice day. Left very frusterated knowing there were thousands more in the same situation I'm in now.
Car shakes violently when accelerating and jerks. Have been told I probably have a crack in raidiator and fluids leaked in transmission will be thousands to fix. After looking on internet. I see many people with problem and nissan is not covering costs.
I have had the coolant problem fixed. Then I have had to replace all the u-joints. I have had to buy new gas caps to get my check engine light to go off. Now there is a terrible leak and a noise that is so bad. I took it into a local shop and it is the timing chain. This car has been nothing but problems and now it is so bad that I can't sell it because no one wants it and I am now so upside down in my loan because the value is going down so much that I can't trade it in.
My son bought me the 2006 nissan pathfinder on march 8. The check engine light and tps lights were on the day we got it, I also could smell antifreeze constantly. Took to mechanic to check. He said engine coolant was leaking intotransmission fluid and that nissan was having alot of troubles with this. He said it could cost thousands dollars to fix. My vehicle has alittle over 73,500 miles on it and I cannot afford a huge repair bill. My son is worried about my safety. Can you point me in the right direction in regrds to this please! Thanks!
While driving on interstate 25 in south denver, my pathfinder began to sputter and stall. The engine started to overheat as I pulled into a service station about two miles away. I had it towed to christian brothers auto in parker colorado. A radiator part blew, the engine overheated and was destroyed. The steam from the plastic radiator part also damaged the main computer. It was close to $10,000 for all repairs related to the radiator part failure. Approximately 8,000 miles later, my daughter and I were driving on I-70 near the vail, colorado exit, and the pathfinder started to jerk violently on the highway going 65mph. I was able to pull over to the side of the road. Scary experience for us both. This happened today, 03/24/2016. Smoke was coming from under the car. I had it towed to avon auto in avon colorado. They said the transmission is damaged, but they did not have time to look into it further. Please call or email me with further questions. [xxx] or [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Took our vehicle to be serviced in 2012 to find out our vehicle was affected by the intermix the radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission they gave us an estimated cost of over $10,000.00 stated it was no good and to trade it in asap said we shouldnt drive it that it was dangerous so we parke dit. I was devistated we did everything in our power made reports called everyone possible nothing! Tried to sue however I fell ill (cancer) and couldn't keep our hearing apt here in sacramento ca. Its still parked in our garage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While attempting to complete a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator hose cracked and leaked fluid into the transmission, which contaminated the transmission. It was diagnosed that a component within the steering column fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.
2006 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle timing chain tensioning system problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving, she heard a strange rattle and hissing noise coming from the engine area underneath the hood. The consumer had her local repair shop investigate. The technician stated without taking the motor apart, it appeared the motor was failing. The consumer started investigating the issue and discovered pathfinder's from 2005-2015 had problems with timing chain, guides and shoes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the transmission failed due to a leak in the radiator. The vehicle was diagnosed and taken to a dealer to be repaired. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 60 MPH, all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission and radiator were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 03/09/16 *lj *cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 40 MPH, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission fluid was mixing with the engine coolant. As a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently as the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission which caused the transmission to be severely corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the radiator fractured. As a result, radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and caused the vehicle to decelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
While driving on state hwy. Transmission total shut down. Car had to be towed. Very dangerous ! Repair estimated at 4000.00
Vehicle is currently showing symptoms of the bad timing chain/tensioner issue reported by many other consumers. The repair will be expensive for a component that should last the life of the vehicle. Should the component fail and result in catostrophic damage while driving, this will result in immediate loss of power steering and potentially cause vehicle instability and loss of control
Loud noise coming from engine . Brought in to shop needs timing chains cost 1500. Noow im told nissan new of the crappy parts and continued to use them
I am an active duty marine and have served for over 20 years. My wife and I have been the original owners of this 2006 nissan pathfinder. While I was away on business my wife called me and told me the car was acting up. Upon my return I test drove the car. The car would not acceleration after I came to a stop. Soon after the engine light turned on. I took the car to the auto shop to get it checked out and found out the coolant and transmission oil mixed. I took the car into nissan and found out this is a common problem. Nissan extended the warranty to cover this problem; but I was over the mileage and they would not be cover my vehicle. We recently paid off the car; however, now I am stuck with this ticking time bomb. The car loses acceleration very frequently. I have to turn it off and turn it back on to get it back to normal. While I am driving it, I could feel the transmission disengage. It sometime feels like I am driving over a bumpy road. It may stop working anytime. I am getting ready to deploy and I am stuck with some tough decisions. Buy a replacement car, pay a lot of money to fix this car, or drive the car until it stops working. I don't want to leave my wife and son with this problem while I am gone. Please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and jerked before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was stopped, it started to accelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that coolant from the radiator was leaking into the transmission. The mechanic also stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
My cars radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission. The mix of coolant and transmission fluid damaged the transmission and quite possibly damaged my engine. Nissan knows about the radiator because they extended the warranty on it. The repairs for this incident are high the nissan dealer I took it to quoted me $4,591.43 to replace the transmission and the radiator and that is with the warranty they claim they have on it. The dealer also told me any other damage caused by this faulty radiator would not be covered and I would have to pay for the repairs to any other components as well they told they me might be an additional $2,000 so nearly $7,000. I had know choice but sell the car off as scrap as the repairs would cost more than the car itself. A failure of all these parts at once is a safety hazard to everyone.
I backed out of my driveway onto the main road and went to put the vehicle into drive and it would not go into drive. When I got it to the repair shop they said that the radiator had leaked into the transmission and caused it to ruin the transmission.
Radiator fluid has leaked into the transmission causing it to fail. The dealership has issued a fix where the radiator coolant is bypassed from the transmission but then that has not helped. The fix was for $500+ the repairs for the transmission are at $4700/- now. This is ridiculous the amount of repairs is more than the cost of the vehicle now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact noticed vibrations underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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