Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. Additionally, the vehicle randomly revved up and accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle's dynamic control slip off, service engine soon, and washer fluid warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the crankshaft sensor and battery needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 37003562. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder: engine stalls while driving
78 of the 837 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 78
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical repair cost reported
- $5,500
- typical mileage
- 91,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Lately, my 2006 nissan pathfinder has been stalling or shutting down while I am driving my vehicle. I am not sure why, but everything stays on and runs fine, it is just that the vehicle will not move. I have to move my car to the side, if I can get it there on time, and turn it off. Then I wait a couple of seconds and start it back it. At times, after the startup, the car will run fine, but at other times, I will be able to drive for a little bit and then my car stalls again or dies down. I also have issues with the fuel sensor. It does not work and there is a recall for this, but my vehicle does not fall into the recall, even though there is a 2006 nissan pathfinder fuel senson recall. I have always caused numerous accidents because of my vehicle stalling or running out of gas in the middle of the freeway because my fuel lever does not work because of the fuel sensor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. When the contact started the vehicle and attempted to drive in reverse, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who initially stated that the fuel pump malfunctioned. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump, but the failure persisted and the vehicle would not crank. The independent mechanic stated that the engine control module failed. Headquarter nissan (1725 whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, (706) 225-8100) informed the contact that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall in 2011 and could not assist. The contact purchased the vehicle less than a year ago. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, vibrated, and stalled. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the vehicle was out of fuel. The fuel gauge failed to provide the accurate reading. The vehicle was taken to fiesta nissan (2005 st michaels dr., santa fe, nm 87505, (505) 955-1000) where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Have a 2006 nissan pathfinder se, while driving at 65 MPH the car shut off and I lost total power of the car and thankfully was able to pull over without getting killed. This has happened 2x I loos total power and the car shuts off. I called nissan to see if there was a recall and they said no, however there is a recall #10v517000 which nissan says my car is not involved in that advised this model had a recall for this very problem having the engine shut off while driving it. If there is a recall for this very reason and I have the make & model while nissan will not investigate why this is happened as it is a direct safety problem. I was told that I could take it into nissan for them to see what the problem was of course at my expense.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and restarted the engine. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine, cooling). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no open recall on the vehicle. The vehicle would need to be taken to the dealer and repaired at the contact's expense. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
While driving the vehicle in coming to a stop light several times the vehicle has either stalled coming to the light when I depress the brake or it stalls once I am sitting waiting for the light to change I have not had a chance to look into the ipdm ECM or the crankshaft sensor problem as stated in other complaints I will do that this week. It has stalled possibly 6 to 7 times now 2 times exiting the highway and coming to the stop light and other times on city streets in traffic rolling and attempted to stall or coming to the light installed once I stopped or coming to the light
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was contamination of radiator fluid in the transmission and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While the vehicle was previously in park, there was engine oil leaking underneath the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator was leaking fluid into the transmission and that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Radiator cracked leaking coolant into the transmission that is impacting the ability for transmission control module to function properly. Now, while driving, the car randomly stalls and loses all power. While on the highway, it has become necessary to restart the car while rolling in neutral to avoid having to switch lanes into faster moving cars. I've been informed by nissan that it's a common problem and an $8000 repair to replace the radiator, transmission, transmission control module, and flush everything out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
- Risk
- This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 10V517000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
78 of 837 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $5,500 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
There is 1 recall and 5 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 96Overheating 57Jerking 50Slipping 38Loss of power 27Shudder 26Hesitation 17Won't shift 12Fuel pump 10Grinding brakes 9Engine failure 8Airbag light 7Knocking 7Harsh shifting 7Water leak 7Whining noise 7Won't start 7Steering lock-up 5
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