2008 Nissan Pathfinder: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Bought vehicle I’m second owner it was sold as is from a dealership with airbag lights on after a certain amount miles check engine light came on said I had e -regular voltage to fuel injectors 1 gear started slipping then loss of power when accelerating next revolutionary trans-sensor went and now when I start the vehicle the A/T ECU Fuse keeps blowing out and the radiator coolant has transmission fluid mixing into it.

Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Engine · CA

I was driving in the freeway and the engine was making a wierd noise and the engine seemed to be losing power and skipping gears, I pulled over and there was a mixture of of water and something else, looked like milk comming out the radar area my car only has 153000 miles

Filed Aug 30, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 97,697 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan pathfinder. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact looked under the hood and noticed oil in the radiator fluid. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that water was in the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (mossy nissan national city, 2700 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, 619‑474‑7011) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,697.

Filed Sep 15, 2017 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · PA

While driving vehicle at about 40mph, the vehicle would shutter when changing gears and lose power. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and we found out that coolant had leaked into the transmission through the radiator. Nissan has extended the warranty for this issue, but with a whopping $3000 deductible. I was surprised to hear this is a known failure but nissan will not take full responsibility for their product.

Filed Nov 9, 2016 · Engine · 123,000 miles · CA

Our 2008 pathfinder lost all power in the middle of the freeway, causing others cars to swerve to miss hitting us. After about 30 seconds we were able to regain a little bit of speed ( about 30 MPH) to be able to pull off the freeway and head down an exit ramp. This experience was very scary for my family and I with two young kids in the back seat, with cars passing us at speeds upward of 70 MPH. Even on the way home that night, the SUV would start to drive at normal speed, then suddenly come to almost a complete stop at about 5 MPH.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Transmission · 140,580 miles · RI

Our pathfinder seemingly lost power and control, almost resulting in near collision with another vehicle approaching and another vehicle behind almost rear ended while turning into shopping plaza. Coasted to side while smoke and yellowish/ green liquid poured out from the hood. Had to have it towed. Mechanics analysis was related to contamination from coolant / radiator / transmission. Complete failure of transmission and radiator and cross contamination of all related parts. Possibly $6000 to $8000 repair costs. Total loss to us, and we still owe for financing, truck is probably not even valued at that.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 97,000 miles · GA

While driving on the highway in the fast lane at 85 MPH the car lost power completely. Luckily there were no other cars in my vicinity. Coasted over 2 lanes to breakdown lane just barely over the line. Gas gage read 1/4 tank so figured I still had gas. Tried to restart several times but car acted like it was out of gas. Called aaa for a tow truck and asked to bring gas just in case. Car started right up after mechanic put gas in tank. Although this issue is a recall1 nissan will not repair for free. Say my VIN is not included in the recall and it will cost me $450. Recall summary:nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. Hazard:this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 105,400 miles · PA

My wife was driving her pathfinder and it stopped in the middle of an intersection. My wife is disabled and has had many back surgery. The radiator is leaking into the transmission causing it to stall at anytime loosing power to the power steering and brakes. I believe this is a life threatening issue losing power down the highway with a truck behind you can cause a serious accident. 2 gentlemen got out of there vehicles to push my wife to safety.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 88,995 miles · MO

Ses indicator illuminated. Loss of power was noticed. Took vehicle to independent service center where code was read indicating fuel system error. Upon further diagnosis, the fuel pump assembly was recalled. When the selling dealer was notified they said the recall date had expired as of last november and was not covered. The cost to replace the fuel pump assembly was more than $970. We should have been notified of the recall but were not. Since the parts are only available from nissan, the cost of the parts should be covered even after expiration of the recall especially with the loss of power.

Filed Mar 2, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 118,000 miles · MA

I was pulling out into oncoming traffic when my car lost power and wouldn't move . The transmission bucked and kicked back in and I was able to drive . I brought vehicle to my mechanic the next day and he found the radiator coolant was in my transmission . After further look he found coolant line was were leaking into transmission which had caused failure . My vehicle is past the nissan warranty because of miles but this is a continuing problem on all nissan SUV's made in these time frames . This isn't a warranty issue, it is a recall issue . Nissan needs to stand up for their mistake and submit a recall.