The faulty seal that separates the anti-freeze and transmission fluid mixed and resulted in the transmission failing. This catastrophic failure that the manufacturer is admitting to but only giving partial remedy as it may not happen before 80,000 miles. I find myself along with many other customers who are footing the bill for the 8600 dollar repair in tough economic times. When buying a new vehicle it should last long enough to finish paying the car note without any major expenses. This issue needs to be addressed immediately as a recall so the consumer can be reimbursed for terrible engineering that any mechanic will tell you. Even the nissan dealers know is a problem but will not take ownership. Is there any assistance as a consumer?
2007 Nissan Pathfinder engine complaints
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When driving down the road 4th gear did not engage at all. Had to get over to side of road and check engine light turned on. Had to drive it off road at 20/30 miles per hour in busy traffic. Have been informed that nissan is aware of the problem but is not accepting any responsibility for not informing us of the problem that they knew about months ago.
Car started shifting very rough and stalled in traffic. Very dangerous! Found out from nissan service center there is a defect in the radiator that causes the coolant to mix into the transmission. Both the radiator and transmission need to be replaced. Nissan extended the warranty on both parts to 80,000 miles (apparently nissan knows there is a problem). Unfortunately, it affected my car at 88,000 miles. Now, nissan is really giving me the run-around. My car has been in the nissan service center for 2 days. They informed me today (may 11, 2012) they would make a determination by may 16th if they will "help pay" for the fix. The defective radiator should have been recalled! I should not have to pay for this fix. Someone is going to be killed or seriously injured due to this defect!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan pathfinder. While traveling 40 MPH, the contact noticed a grumbling sound coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the radiator was leaking into the transmission. Both the transmission and the radiator were replaced. The current and the failure mileages were 87,000.
Car would not engage in reverse. The problem was diagnosed as my transmission failing due to design flaw that allowed radiator cooling fluid to leak into the transmission. I had to replace the transmission at a cost or $3,400. The car warranty had run out and I was not reimbursed by nissan. Nissan has not recognized that they have a design flaw issue that is costing their car owners thousands of dollars in repairs as well as ruining their reputation.
If you are not already aware, there have been many problems concerning this vehicle, which are almost all similar to each other. Personally I have been experiencing transmission problems which range from: rough engine vibration at 40mph, and 60mph, thermometer spikes when accelerator is engaged at 2500+ RPM, violent jerking of car, loud engine fan, and most importantly loss of forward acceleration when actively pressing on gas pedal. I brought this to a nissan dealer to have this diagnosed and they have confirmed that my initial worries were correct. A defect during manufacturing of this vehicle has caused radiator coolant to leak into the transmission or vice-versa causing the deterioration of both systems. This in turn correlates to engine overheating and many other problems while driving this vehicle also the housing of the timing chain is non-existent. The vehicle diagnosis and price quote for repairs nears the $10,000 mark.a price which is almost half of what I purchased the vehicle for. As of yesterday 3/17/12 my vehicle has lost acceleration power.
Heating system is not working. Very often while driving the car, it will make a strange noise coming from under the hood followed by a vibrating/shaking movement from the same area. The speedometer has also at one point failed to move, it was stuck on the zero mark. *tr
This experience has been absolutely terrible. I am a mother and drive to all of the activities everyday which adds immense stress on me everyday knowing that any second my car will break down leaving us stranded. I bought my pathfinder used from the nissan dealership and have barely owned it for 2 years. I took it into the dealership after it was running at 40mph and would not let me accelerate and making crazy grinding noises as though I were riding on the road shoulder. The dealership informed me that it wasn't a problem with my transmission but my radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which as a result ruined the transmission. Having done research on the issue I have read that it is a common issue with these models and that nissan corporate is well aware of and refuse to do anything about it. This is a great big safety issue imposed on my family and I am terrified to even drive. I am upside down on my vehicle and cannot trade it in on a new vehicle and am left with my hands tied. I am joining the other millions out there filing a class action suit against nissan in the hopes of resolving this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximated 45-55 MPH, the vehicle gave a hard surge. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic was performed, which located as the radiator fluid contaminating the transmission. The transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 85,000.
The check engine light stays on the car. Also, the fuel delivery system has become a significant hazard in the car. The pathfinder's gasoline gauge indicates that it is half full, but suddenly the yellow light comes on to indicate the car is empty. This is a significant hazard while on the highway and there are times where a gas station may not be easily accessible.
I haven't finished paying off my car and already the transmission of my nissan pathfinder 2007 xl is failing. The radiator spilled the cooling liquid into the transmission, which then proceeded to cause serious problems to the transmission. The guaranty expired after 100 000 miles, even though prior to that the mileage the guaranty still applied. Now, in order to fix the transmission, or replace it for a new one, will cost me over $5000usd. I'd like to unite to the existing complaints/lawsuit against nissan on the matter of the faults found in the 2007 nissan pathfinder, as I feel that is unfair that the company with the knowledge of fault in its product has not warned the public and has proceeded to sell the product to the public, leaving us with a faulty machine that in the end is more expensive, and not a satisfactory product. I am hopeful that the company will response to all of our complaints, stepping forward and taking responsibility for the inconvenience they have caused, and hopefully taking ownership of the expenses that due to their lack of responsibility, have been incurred on to us, the consumers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while driving the engine made a whining noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the timing chain. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.
As I was driving my 2007 nissan pathfinder (120,000 ,miles) through a busy intersection, I lost the ability to accelerate at all. After a very frightening couple of minutes I was able to steer the vehicle through and coast down a small incline to a nearby parking lot. After threedays our local mechanic determined that he was unable to fix the car, as he concluded that the ECM had failed. The vehicle was towed to the local nissan dealership, who agreed that the problem was the ECM ($1014 repair). After three more days, they've now told us that the problem is not the ECM, but the fact that the radiator fluid has leaked into the transmission, destroying it. They are quoting a repair cost of $7500. I have been without a vehicle for over a week (renting a car became cost prohibitive), and now will spend the morning trying to find a more cost effective way to have the vehicle repaired. I've learned that this is a common issue of which nissan is completely aware. The coolant leak/transmission failure is in fact a design defect in the vehicle. It is completely unacceptable that nissan has not recalled these vehicles, or at the very least made the repair free for consumers regardless of vehicle mileage. I will never purchase another nissan after this experience.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle began to shutter. A local mechanic diagnosed that radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with the repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,400 and the current mileage was 83,600.
Radiator leaking into the transmission causing transmission damage, requiring a new radiator and transmission. Nissan knows this is an issue and has not notified customers to fix this prior to the part failing to prevent major damage. They extended the warranty to 85k miles for that part, but it needs to fail for them to cover the repair. I could have replaced the part for around $400 preventing the damage to the transmission, if nissan would have told its customers. Now I have had to replace the transmission for $4000 and rent a car for one month at $800. The damage occurred when I was driving. Fortunately I was not on a busy highway when the transmission failed. It took so long to fix the transmission because parts are on back order to repair the transmission.
Tl* the contact owns 2007 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle was vibrating. He also mentioned that when he applied the accelerator pedal it would not engage immediately. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the controller at the bottom of the radiator malfunctioned causing the transmission and coolant fluids to mix, as a result the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 86,992.
My son was on his way to school when I received a call from him informing me that the pathfinder was running hot. I advised him to pull over and wait until I arrive. When I let the hood up, I saw foam-like substances coming from the radiator. I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic shop to have it checked out. He informed me that the radiator had burst and leaked into the transmission. He changed the radiator and informed me that the transmission would stop working soon. Since than, I have changed the fluid 3 times @ $60.00 each time and the fluid is still pinkish. Now my transmission vibrates between 40 and 50 MPH
2007 nissan pathfinder. Cooler for transmission fluid resides in radiator. Radiator cracks, allowing engine coolant into transmission, destroying transmission.
A high pitched whining noise from under the hood on a 2007 nissan pathfinder. Took the car to the dealership in modesto california and my wife was told that it would cost 1,300 to replace the timing chain tensioners or more if the timing chain(s) were bad. The car has 71, 000 miles and I was told that it would not be covered under the warranty. My wife was told the car was safe to drive and was told that there was no risk of further damage to vehicle. I have read several other instances where timing chain components fail just beyond the manufacture's stated warranty. The issue has had a tsb since july of 2007 #07042a. I have had all of my service done at this dealer and I had never been advised about the tsb or the noise. The timing chain nor the tensioners should not fail at 70,000 miles. I also have uneven tire wear with no alignment issues. Vehicle=lemon.
Received warranty extension on my 2007 pathfinder radiator to 80,000. Radiator has faulty transmission cooler inside which leaks into transmission causing transmission failure. Why not a recall. Called nissan corporate and they said they will only fix the known defect after the failure which of course leaves you stranded somewhere. This makes the vehicle an unreliable mode of transportation, especially on long trips. Very dissatisfied with this vehicle due to transmission cooler defects, timing chain tensioner defect, and the fuel gauge inop defect. These are all major defects in which nissan got off easy by warranty extensions and not preventative repairs of known defects.
Like some of the other complaints, I also had transmission problems with my 2007 nissan pathfinder. In october 2009, with 48,000 miles, my transmission started to act up, shifting in and out of overdrive very abruptly, and violently. Also, when I was at a cruising RPM of 1500-2500 RPM, in overdrive, the car would vibrate very violently. I took it to the dealership, and they stated that it was the transmission, and fortunate for me, it was covered under warranty. 6,000 miles later, in february 2010, the problem came back. Once again, I took it to the dealer. This time they stated that they found antifreeze in the transmission fluid. They stated that they needed to contact a nissan rep for further instructions. 3 days later I received a call stating the problem (antifreeze was leaking into the transmission lines from inside the radiator, and it needed replaced), and they said that nissan would cover the transmission, but not the radiator. When asked the price of the radiator, they quoted me 650 dollars! The radiator ended up costing me 677 dollars after taxes, and they replaced the transmission under warranty, although they stated that they should not, since the problem was due to the radiator. I see that this was not just a fluke problem with my vehicle, but it seems to be common with this vehicle. Something needs to be addressed over this matter, for it is a saftey issue, and someone is bound to get injured, if they have not already. I have found hundreds of complaints online over the leaking and mixing inside of the radiator, leading to the transmission problem. Today, on august 24, 2010, I learned that the torque converter will now need replaced. A 2007 nissan pathfinder with 64k miles, on its 3rd transmission, new radiator, and now will need a torque converter. This is unacceptable!!! Nissan refuses to accept fault for the problem.
A high pitched humming/whining noise from under the hood on a 2007 nissan pathfinder. Took to dealership and after performing a diagnostic check, they stated that it was the timing chain and it would be $935.00 to repair. I asked that since the car was only two years old with maintenance records shouldn't it be under warranty. They stated that since I had 65,000 miles I missed the deadline by 5,000 miles and it was o.k. To keep driving and not to worry about it. I researched and found that they have had a service bulletin (ntb07-042a) out about this issue since april, 17,2009. I have had my vehicle in a few times since the bulletin came out and feel that they should have notified me especially since I have paid for another bulletin issue regarding the fuel gauge(reference service bulletin ntb07-069b) that cost me $395.00. I feel the dealership is negligent in advising my wife to not worry about the timing chain and to go ahead and deal with it later. It appears that they wanted more mileage to placed on the vehicle so they would have a stronger claim down the road to not pay for the repairs that were mentioned on a bulletin five months prior -which means that issues have existed long before this time frame for a bulletin to be issued. I live in atlanta, ga., a major metropolitan city and I feel that the dealership put my family at risk by advising that the vehicle was safe to drive off the lot because whent he timing chain goes the car looses the capability to function - which is not safe on the busy major interstate system. I have seen a few internet threads that mention similar experiences. Regarding the fuel gauge issue (ntb07-069b), this service bulletin came out august 12th, 2009 I had to have this work done on 04/24/2009 and it cost me the $395.00. I have also had the vehicle in and repaired at my cost for service bulletin (ntb07-063)...another bulletin I discovered today. The main point is a timing chain should not go out at 65,000 miles...vehicle = lemon.
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