2006 Nissan Pathfinder: complete transmission failure

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Transmission · 128,364 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of transmission failure during the gear shifting. The contact stated that the gear shifter would remain in neutral. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,364.

Filed Jul 17, 2021 · Transmission · TN

.Transmission failed do to coolant in transmission. .got stuck in traffic and couldn’t go anywhere .this is a known problem with these vehicles .vehicle has been inspected by owner who is a mechanic .there were no warning signs

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MD

There is a system design flaw with the 05-10 nissan trucks; pathfinder, frontier, xterra. The radiator houses both coolant and transmission fluid. When the radiator fails, it leads to coolant and transmission fluid mixing; resulting in catastrophic failure and premature destruction of the transmission. Our transmission was replaced with a brand new transmission after the original transmission failed at 89k miles. After the new transmission was put in, the transmission was destroyed at 90k miles and the issue was traced back to a cracked/ruptured radiator; leading to mixing of coolant and radiator fluid which in turn ruined the transmission. The cost of the initial transmission replacement was $6000; the estimated cost of replacing the transmission again along with the radiator and flushing the system and replacing the fluids is $8000. In both instances of transmission failure, it happened during driving conditions on a highway without symptoms of transmission issues. The worst part of this is not the cost. The worst part is that this known issue on nissan trucks should have been classified as a recall issue because the failure can happen anytime, especially during driving conditions and has the potential to cause a crash, serious injury, or death.

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · 152,900 miles · IL

I was driving down the interstate when out if nowhere it got slightly shaky rumbly feeling and then it up shifted very very hard and redlined the vehicle so I hit brakes and got pulled over and turned it off. I got it towed back home and then next day towed to shop and they told me that the radiator malfunctioned and it had basicly drained antifreeze into my transmission. Said that problem is notorious for these vehicles and that I would need new transmission and radiator now.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 110,000 miles · IL

The radiator was cracked where the transmission fluid is and it mixed with the antifreeze which caused both the radiator and the transmission to have to be replaced. The engine was on and vehicle was stationary when we noticed the temperature increased greatly and rapidly until it maxed out. The vehicle was leaking a mix of antifreeze and transmission fluid. We replaced the radiator but the damage was done already to the transmission. The vehicle was in motion when the transmission failed.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Transmission · MA

When I was driven my nissan I make a stop and then I try to accelerate but my car didn't respond so I took the nissan to the mechanic and he talk me the transmission was bad do I need a new transmission .I was very lucky because I was very close from home in city street other wise I would has to tow the car to the garage and put my family in danger

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 123,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. When the vehicle was taken to the alhambra nissan dealer in alhambra, ca for a routine oil change, the contact was also advised to have a transmission oil change. The technician performed an oil change on the transmission and the transmission failed eight days later. The vehicle was towed to the alhambra nissan dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not serviced due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was old in age and out of warranty. The manufacturer did not offer further assistance. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Transmission · VA

A known problem with radiator braking with coolant in transmission resulting in new transmission and radiator 4439.65. Nissan should be barred from selling cars in USA with such substandard products/

Filed Mar 25, 2017 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · LA

Transmission failure due to faulty radiator. Vehicle is not drivable. Happened while in motion.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. On several occasions, while driving between 10-50 MPH, the transmission failed to operate as intended. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission failed due to contamination of the transmission from the radiator fluid acid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2016 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · CT

Total transmission failure on i95 in connecticut ,10pm at night, at 55mph , with family in car. Coolant leaked into the transmission causing a total transmission failure. Nissan knows about this problem and did not contact vehicle owners to warn of the problem or offer suggested repair. Replacing the radiator would have been a $300.00 fix. Instead nissan offered no warning and the extremely dangerous transmission failure on an interstate at night happened. Total cost to repair was $4381, plus a week car rental.

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!