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.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder: won't start
7 of the 837 complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Won't start by model year
What owners say
Car overheated/no start, had SUV tolled to auto repair shop was told by techician was told the following. Radiator failed causing coolant and trans fluid to mix. Transmission control module failed causing vehicle not to start.
While in motion in a very busy traffic, the vehicle suddenly started stalling prompting my pumping of the gas pedal in panic, as well as deployment of the hazard light. The energy generated from the engine, while pumping the gas pedal, is not being transferred to the transmission. Eventually the vehicle rolls to a complete stop with the engine dead in the busy traffic, effectively putting me in harms way. I turned the ignition and the engine started, after about a quarter mile it will stall and quit again. This process repeated several times and eventually the vehicle quit for good. It will not start again. I had a wrecker tow the vehicle to the nissan dealership where the service agent told me, approximately 24 hours later, that the problem resulted from a cracked radiator that leaked antifreeze into the transmission and subsequently damaging or destroying the transmission. The agent told me that it will cost several thousand dollars since it will entail installing new radiator and transmission.
For several months there has been what a appeared to be as a torque shutter with the 2006 nissan pathfinder. Once the speedometer hit around 60 MPH it would make this frightening shutter and again at 75 MPH, only while accelerating. Our mechanic was aware of this recall for the radiator and we replaced it. What I wasn't aware of the possibility of the coolant leaking into the transmission and slowly destroying a modular which sends the signal to start the car and tell the transmission which gear to be in. I tried to start my car one day before work and to my surprise it wouldn't start. Not even with a jump. That evening we replaced the positive battery terminal. Tried to start the car again and nothing. There is dash lights but no clicking or even an attempt to turn over. Head it towed to the mechanics shop. The next day the results were that the modular is done! What is so much more frustrating since I didn't qualify to get the radiator replaced because of the mileage! How does a company put faulting parts in many different models of vehicles and this be the consumers responsibility.
We drove our 2006 nissan pathfinder and parked it in the morning. When we attempted to start it that afternoon, it would not start and had to be towed. The nissan dealership did a diagnostic test and informed us that the radiator had leaked into the transmission and both were ruined and had to be replaced. The estimate for repair was $8,719. We contacted nissan corporate in tennessee to file a complaint only to be told that they were aware of this problem with 05, 06 and 07 nissans, they had increased the manufacturer's warranty to 80,000 miles, and were not able to help me in any way. My vehicle had over 81,000 miles on it when I bought it. This problem should have been addressed before they sold me the vehicle. I paid $2,000 for an extended warranty and $600 for gap insurance, neither of which will help in any way. I still owe $14,000 on the car. Nissan should do a recall for everyone's benefit. They should fix my vehicle at no charge. They knew about the problem.
On tuesday feb 14, 2012 I took my car in cause it had a recall for the gas gauge not reading gas level. My car was reading check engine soon, car was working perfect they put the computer on and nothing came up as the car having anything wrong with it. Even the check engine light had turned off. On friday feb 17, 2012 while driving in the middle of the highway my car completely turned off and would not start at all I had someone help me push the car to the side of the road, where then I finally got it to start again. Called nissan and they told me they can send a tow truck to bring it into the dealer but if has nothing to do with the work that was done I have to be responsible for the tow. The person at the dealer that I spoke to said that according to the information I was giving him of the problem it may have something to do with the work but he couldn't be sure. On sat feb 18, 2012 I took my car into the dealer, now they tell me that all of a sudden the cracker system of the car was bad because when they changed the fuel gauge there's more electricity is going in and that was the problem I had to pay 300.46 for something that I was not told could happen if I fixed something that wasn't given me any real problems before. Now the car is saying check engine soon again and the truth is I'm afraid to take it back to the dealer. I've had that car for 6 years never, ever had a problem with the car I take it to the dealer and now different things are coming up.
About one year ago my fuel gauge bottomed out after filling the tank. Since then it has been erratic with the fuel reading. We continued to deal with it until recently. My wife was traveling on the highway and the vehicle just died. She managed to pull off the road and the car restarted. This continued several more times until she returned home. Now the car won't start at all. The code pulled from it is p0463. I understand this is a known issue with nissan.
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 won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder?
7 of 837 owner complaints about the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (1%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
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 96Stalling 78Overheating 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 7Steering lock-up 5
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