2006 Nissan Pathfinder: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · IN

The vehicle will not shift gears due to coolant in the transmission. This has essentially ruined the transmission due to the radiator failing and allowing coolant into the transmission via the transmission fluid coolant lines that run through the bottom of the radiator.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Transmission · 189,000 miles · MD

The transmission would not shift into overdrive, so I took the vehicle to aamco. The transmission was contaminated with coolant from the radiator, requiring a complete overhaul including the transmission computer. Estimated cost of damages is $4600! My vehicle is in excess of the extended warranty, however this is a design flaw that should be corrected by nissan.

Filed Feb 22, 2016 · Transmission · 142,320 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was constantly remaining stuck in first gear and in reverse. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was also inspected and diagnosed by more than one independent mechanic. The mechanics all informed that there was a failure in the transmission due to the radiator having an internal premature fracture, which caused the coolant to leak into the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,320.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 90,150 miles · TN

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.

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · NE

My radiator is evidently cracked, leaking coolant into my transmission, causing failure to shift. My vehicle began losing power. At one point, I attempted to accelerate through an intersection from a stand-still as the traffic light turned green. I was nearly rear-ended by the vehicle behind me as my vehicle was not moving, like being stuck in neutral.

Filed Feb 25, 2014 · Engine · 103,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact t own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a recurring stalling failure. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically engage into limp mode without warning and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the battery cable, steering angle computer, and the electronic control unit however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 103,000. ... Updated 03/24/14

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · NH

While entering highway the transmission started growling and would not shift. Oncoming traffic traveling at 60+ MPH had difficulty avoiding my automobile.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 98,897 miles · NY

I was preparing to merge onto the highway, I slowed down to yield to oncoming traffic. When the gap between oncoming cars was large enough I accelerated and proceeded to merge. Instead of accelerating my car began to rumble and move slowly. Instead of properly merging onto the highway it just slowly rolled into oncoming traffic. I became horrified and I was afraid to drive on the highway, and I had to reverse to back out. I took back roads to nissan dealer. The car would rumble and vibrate and drive slowly as if it was stuck in 1st gear. Dealer determined that "transmission oil mixed with antifreeze" due to "cooler hose cracked and ready to break" rendering transmission incapable of proper operation. Nissan dealer replaced transmission, radiator, and flushed cooling system.

Filed Apr 19, 2013 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · MT

Problem with vehicle shifting. It shifted or would not shift while in operation. We were out of state on vacation and did not know what was going on. Managed to get back home and parked it. Called nissan dealer. Explained the problem. *tr problem: crack within the transmission oil cooler in the radiator. Mixed coolant with transmission. Need to replace radiator and transmission. And there is only a 12/12 warranty on the replaced parts!!! Estimated cost: $ 5000.00, since the vehicle turned over the 100000 mile. Nissan knows this problem exist and has not even notified owners of potential problem. Their design issue our cost issue.

Filed Dec 27, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · GA

The engine starts up but will not shift to second gear.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 108,000 miles · VA

Major issues with my 2006 nissan pathfinder. Intermix with coolant and transmission fluid. The nissan dealership knew after a few moments from lifting my hood. The mechanic explained it would cost over $1500 to replace the radiator and flush the transmission and advised me to come back after 10k miles. After having the radiator ($800) replaced I was on the highway for less than a mile and my rpms were revving high when I accelerated and the truck was obviously stuck in gear. Took pathfinder back (two days) to mechanic and found the radiator contaminated once again and needing a new transmission which will cost $2500 that I don't have and I can't afford a new vehicle. I'm making payments on a car I can't drive. My husband is driving a 2005 altima which is having similar problems and just haven't broken down complete. Nissan should recognized this issue and address asap.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 99,000 miles · SC

I bought this vehicle in june 2011 from benson nissan in spartanburg, sc. I had no idea about the radiator/transmission problems these vehicles were having &of course it wasn't mentioned in the sale. It was already slightly past the 80,000 mile warranty (the previous owner was obviously aware of problems) for the radiator. Less than 2 weeks after purchase I told the sales person &a mechanic that the car was jerking at around 60 MPH when changing gears. The mechanic blamed ?bad gas? & ?ethanol? & assured me it wasn't the transmission. Less than a month later, I took it back to the dealer?s &told them the car was still jerking at 60mph &asked them about the transmission. They again told me there was not a problem with the transmission. The car continued to shake worse when shifting &I continued to call nissan &complain. The sales person even offered to trade the car in for me, but reneged when his manager declined because I ?got too good of a deal on that car &(they) couldn't trade it back.? The shaking began to get worse &spread to lower gears &I accepted the fact that I was sold a lemon. Through all this, no one at the nissan dealership mentioned the transmission or radiator problem. I found out about it only after I began to research how to repair it myself &by then all I could do was pray. Barely one year after purchase while on the way to my parent?s house with my child in the back seat, &while on a busy highway, the car stuck in 2nd gear. I barely got it to my parent?s house &endured a lot of angry drivers around me. It cost $3700 to rebuild the transmission &replace the radiator that leaked into the transmission &finally after getting it back the jerking while shifting has stopped. I should've been informed about the transmission problem at purchase or at least after complaining &nissan needs to make good on their faulty parts before someone is really hurt.