2006 Nissan Pathfinder: transmission slipping

Filed Mar 20, 2021 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · NH

The transmission started slipping a little let for us when I start from the stop sign or from a dead stop when the engine is cool and I 1st stop it runs fine for the 1st minute or 2 but then as I'm driving all of sudden it start slipping real bad if I'm in regular drive would you overdrive on which in 5th gear cannot go on the highway after 55 miles an hour and just that slipping real bad unless I put it in 4th gear by taking the overdrive off daniel ride okay for a while but it's soon as I go to a stop sign or I stopped the vehicle taking off it's slip so bad it almost is not move at all once you get some moving and runs not too bad but the longer I drive it to where she gets until I shut it off cooled off and then it works again for a couple of minutes

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Suspension, Transmission · 126,489 miles · TN

The transmission is shuttering, feels like it is slipping at times. The coolant looks like creamy paste. The SUV wants to bounce or pull to the sides. Also at times it feels like the motor is running high and the vehicle will move slow.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 165,000 miles · IN

All 4 of my catalytic converters have had to be replaced (or need to be replaced - I've already replaced bank 1. Now bank 2 is bad) in the past 12 months or so and now my radiator is leaking into my transmission. I discovered there was a class-action lawsuit on the radiator/transmission issue, but I'm outside of the warranty period. With respect to the catalytic converters, I occasionally smell exhaust, but the check engine lights stay on. With the transmission, it started out as gear slipping, causing rough driving (which the dealership told me was the catalytic converter). Then, it started running slow out of first gear and hard shifting. I took it to a transmission place that pulled transmission codes and when they dropped the pan, the fluid looked like a milkshake. The rough driving/gears slipping didn't matter - it could be on the highway or in the city. I don't know the exact date in 2018 that I had the issue, but I've been dealing with this issue for a year.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · NC

Transmission is slipping bad because my radiator failure of mixing fluids and now im in a bind with onlybone vehical and my only way to work... I have 3 kids and I need help getting this fixed so I dont loose my job... Please let me know if you can do something for me thanks so much

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Transmission · 151,000 miles · VA

Defective transmission coolant system caused transmission to "slip" making it dangerous to drive.

Filed Sep 14, 2016 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · SC

In 2012, soon after we purchased our used 2006 nissan pathfinder, we knew it was a mistake. Not only did the fuel indicator not work (noticed the day we drove it off the lot) the SUV just didn't feel right while driving. I have been stranded in 100 degree weather on numerous occasions because the fuel indicator says I have fuel, but the light would immediately come on, and the car would cut off & lock up while I was driving it! Fast forward to last year, 2015, we started experiencing problems when shifting into and out of park/drive/reverse. The transmission was slipping and sometimes wouldn't even change gears, just keep revving up the engine and not going anywhere. It has left my children and me stranded on numerous occasions since then. Finally, about 6 months ago, the pathfinder decided to not move out of park at all after cranked. Today, 9/14/16, the transmission left me stranded in the middle of heavy 5 o'clock traffic. I barely had it pulled off the road when I almost got rear-ended! The transmission won't change gears, won't propel the car forward (or backwards) and the shop said it needed a whole new transmission, and maybe a new radiator! I am a student and my husband is in law enforcement - we certainly don't have an extra $4,000 lying around for repairs to a vehicle that should have been recalled! So, it is parked in our driveway, completely immobile and we have a car payment coming up next week (and every month afterwards). We are underwater, still owing $8,000 for a car we thought we'd drive forever, that is valued at around $4,000 on a good day with no transmission issues. Something has to be done! Nissan needs to repair our car asap!

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · PA

When I had about 87,000 miles on the vehicle, it started vibrating when I reached about 40 miles an hour. From there, the heat wouldn't work when I would stop at intersections or letting the car idle. I then had my coolant levels checked, and discovered my coolant was mixed with radiator fluid. I had the radiator replaced, and the vehicle drives, but only up to about 40 MPH. Trying to accelerate beyond 40 MPH and the engine revs high. Turns out my transmission is slipping as a result of the engine coolant getting into the transmission. The only way to continue to use my vehicle is to have the transmission rebuilt/remanufactured at a tune of $5,000. Well, I've already paid ~$40,000 for the vehicle, alone (excluding other repair items since I've owned it). The fact that I need to replace a major power train component to use such an expensive vehicle is beyond comprehension. Until the manufacturer (nissan/infiniti USA) takes responsibility for their major mishap, I discourage everyone I know from purchasing their vehicles. I bought a vehicle... One that should transport me from a point of origin to a point of destination (what it is designed to do). I didn't pay $40,000 for a hunk of plastic and metal to take up space in my driveway. Someone needs to do something about this major malfunction as expediently as possible. This should not be permitted to take place in the modern USA that we live in. Otherwise, what purpose does federal commissions serve if the citizens aren't protected from such fraud?

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the transmission began to slip gears without warning. The intermittent failure recurred and became progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the radiator coolant leaked into the transmission fluid, which caused internal damage to the transmission. The mechanic stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2016 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · KY

Driving down the road the transmission started slipping and quite pulling in traffic and was almost hit from rear on the interstate. Found out radiator failed and filled transmission full of coolant and caused complete failure of both systems.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Transmission · 129,000 miles · ME

While driving on turnpike at 75mph transmission slipped gear started shuddering whole truck and lost speed. Attempted to step on gas to get to shoulder of road and rpms just went up but wheels did not move. Almost was hit by multiple vehicles. Attempted to manually shift vehicle to get it to shoulder and had vehicle towed. Transmission is junk due to coolant leaking.

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · CA

I bought this SUV brand new back in 2006, never had major problem till now. We just found out nissan's radiators are a huge problem they leak into the transmission and that explains why our transmission died. While I drove on the freeway the transmission slipped. Luckily the car didn't stall after I pulled in the driveway. I brought it to the repair shop they said the coolant leaked in to the transmission. They told me that I needed to have the transmission replaced because it got coolant in it and damage the inners.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · 99,000 miles · NY

I'm currently financing a 2006 nissan pathfinder which I purchased june 2012 at 78000 mi. In february of 2014 I went to get an oil change and the mechanic informed me that there is oil in the antifreeze compartment. A few days later I noticed that my car "shuttered"every time I shift gear to reverse or to drive. I noticed my vehicle "losing power" when I accelerated. At one instance I was driving up a hill and the vehicle basically lost power and it started to reverse backwards without the gear being shifted into reverse. I immediately stopped the car with the emergency brakes and turned the car off. Scariest experience of my life. I immediately called a tow truck and I sent it to a nissan dealership. They informed me that there was a manufactured defect with the make and model of my car. The engine coolant is leaking into the transmission causing the transmission to become damaged. After months of calling nissan north america they basically told me there's nothing they can do. I found that absurd seeing there was a settlement for this issue my car was experience. I ended up paying $4000 to repair the transmission/radiator and other issues causes by this manufactured defect through a nissan dealership in april 2014. A year goes by and I'm now I'm experiencing the same "shuterring" issue when shifting gears and I noticed that my transmission is slipping once again. This is my first ever vehicle. It's absurd what nissan has done. There has to be justice for nissan owners. Never again will I buy a nissan modeled car. Never!!!!!