2006 Nissan Pathfinder: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 106,600 miles · VA

Vehicle would hesitate badly while driving and almost caused an accident. When taken to a mechanic to fix issue, we found that the transmission fluid had turned pink. The technician stated that at fluid and coolant had mixed together. We had to have the transmission and the radiator replaced.

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 Sep 9, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 62,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Aug 29, 2015 · Transmission · 64,500 miles · CA

It was on saturday aug 8th, while on a family week end get away, while driving in stop and go traffic in the carpool lane of the freeway, the transmission started to slip and jump a couple of times.. I was pressing the gas pedal with no movemen, I didnt know what to do, so I turned it off and back on again and put it in 44 fearing for the safety of my family that was with me, I got it to move and pulled it over to center devider. I turned it off again and took it out of 4x4 and let it set for a few minutes. We were going to call aaa, but I decided to try it again, and was able to drive away safely. That was 2 weeks ago, I have only driven it around my house and haven't had that happen again. I am hesitating taking it to the dealer because I was just there a couple of months ago replacing the timing chain tensioner. $1850

Filed Jun 4, 2015 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · PA

As I was driving on a residential road my 2006 nissan pathfinder hesitated to move as I pulled over I noticed leaking from underneath my truck. I open up the radiator cap noticed that transmission fluid in the radiator fluid has mixed

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 121,000 miles · CA

Fluid cross contamination from radiator to transmission causing hesitation during operation of vehicle. Per nissan service department,unless transmission and radiator are replaced this is unfixble and car will soon die. Repairs estimate is 6,000 dollars.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 121,600 miles · CA

Leak in radiator causing cross contamination between radiator and transmission fluids. This is causing hesitation in power during operation of vehicle. Per the nissan service provider we took it to, the cars needs a new transmission and radiator at the cost of $6000 or it will soon die. We believe this is a manufacturer 's defect and a known flaw- many other complaints are posted by other owners.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Transmission · 101,033 miles · CA

On 08/15/14, I was pumping gas and as I was leaving I noticed that the pathfinder's transmission would hesitate and shift hard. As I drove home, I noticed that it did the same thing after every stop. It wouldn't run as it usually did. Then I noticed that the "service engine soon" light came on. My boyfriend then went to aamco transmission total car care but was told to go at 9:30 a.m. The following day. We took it the next day, which was 08/16/14 and we received a diagnostic. The multi-point check revealed that the transmission fluid level was okay and the condition was contaminated. There is coolant contamination in the transmission. A computer scan revealed the following codes: p1710 trans oil temp, p1764 direct clutch solenoid valve circuit fault, p1731 first gear engine breaking logic error. The manager then told me that the 2005-2007 nissan pathfinders had this defect. When my mother called nissan at the 1-800 number, she was told they couldn't do anything about this problem. The pathfinder is paid off, as of this year, only to have it sit in the garage until I get it fixed. This is ridiculous! Needless to say, we were never informed of any of the 5 recalls.

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission began to jerk with severe hesitation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician informed that the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 109,000 miles · RI

The vehicle had some shifting and hesitation issues while driving at highway speeds, especially upon accelerating after decelerating about 5 MPH at highway speed. I brought it in to the dealer who said the radiator needed to be replaced due to cross contamination with the transmission. Upon the dealer replacing the radiator and flushing the cooling system/transmission, they called and said that the vehicle is now throwing off codes and that the transmission needed replacement. In researching the issue online, I noted there was an open investigation as well as and extended warranty offered by nissan for this defect. The dealer failed to mention this, so I forwarded them the information and visited them to discuss the defect. The dealer stated that there was a lower cost valve body service they could attempt, but if that did not work, I would need the full replacement, so therefore they recommended the replacement. The valve body service was $1300 and a new transmission was $5300, so if the service did not work I would be looking at $6600 plus another $350 for the cooling system and transmission flush they had already performed. The vehicle has 109,000 miles on it, so it is outside of the extended warranty nissan issued for this issue. I did try their customer care line to attempt to have them cover the repair since it is only 9000 miles outside the warranty, but they said there is nothing they can do. Based on the cost of the repair versus the value of the vehicle, it's hard to justify the expense and therefore I considered not repairing the transmission. However, the vehicle is used by my wife to drive our kids around, and I can't imagine the consequence of not repairing and then have a complete failure like some owners have experienced while driving. It's evident that this is a major quality and safety issue, and that nissan should be responsible.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 84,000 miles · PR

My nissan pahtfinder 2006 sudden jerking when traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate while driving. Diagnosed as a failed transmission cooler which allows, coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · MS

While returning from lunch break, I pressed the accelerator on my 2006 nissan pathfinder. The vehicle hesitated and did not accelerate. It sounded as if it was idling but there was very little to no movement. This happened in the middle of the highway. After having the trucked towed and the problem assessed, I was told that the transmission and the radiator had to be replaced. This comes with a hefty price tag. In the mechanics explanation of the problems he asserted "you have heard about these pathfinders, haven't you". Well, I researched and found that the failed transmission and radiator is not a new occurrence. This has been and is happening regularly and there is no recall. This puts consumers in a bad position, especially when, like me, the warranty is expired. I am still waiting for a transmission to be shipped from california. By the way, I found out that it is on backorder. That's just how frequently this problem occurs. Make sure you purchase extended warranties and/or trade it before this happens to you. Or even worse someone is seriously hurt physically not just financially.