2013 Nissan Pathfinder: windshield wiper failure

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · 65,000 miles · WY

Driving on an interstate my wipers stopped operating because of heavy snow. They were repaired at a nissan dealership. I had to drive in the shoulder so I could follow the white line. Again on a city street in heavy snow my wipers stopped working and were repaired at a nissan dealership. Today, again my wipers stopped working while driving in heavy snow on a city street. None of the times were from snow from the top of my vehicle. I had cleared that off before driving.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Visibility · 13,874 miles · MN

This is the second time in a year this same incident occurred, once in rain and now in snow, the heim joint to the wipers pop off so they will not work with snow and or rain, I was told it was meant to do that so save the motor, really, I almost got killed because of this so called safety feature, I was also told there would be no recall and that there is nothing they can do about the situation.

Filed Mar 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 4,300 miles · NJ

Purchased in aug 2013. Sept 2013 at low speeds under 25 MPH, the vehicle begins to shudder and looses acceleration. Nissan dealership could not find a problem. Oct 2013 my vehicle was back in for the same issue. This time nissan replaced the transmission. Nov 2013 back to the dealer for same issue, was told a software update was just released for a computer upgrade for the transmission. Problem still existed. Returned a 4th time in dec 2013 and was told I must have been spinning my wheels in the snow, no problems were found. In addition to the transmission problems, the roof started leaking and the water ran behind the dashboard. A gasket needed to be replaced, shortly after I began to have electronic issues with wipers, volume control for bluetooth, radio. Some type of module was replaced this took two return trips before a problems was found. Again within a month these electrical issues returned. On monday 3/24 the transmission once again failed as I was making a left turn from a stop. With this incident I was almost killed by a tractor trailer because I was stuck in the middle of the intersection and could not get the vehicle to move. Luckily the truck was able to swerve behind me a the last moment to avoid the collision. Restarting the car several times cleared the problem and was immediately took it back to my dealership. I explained everything that has been happening with my vehicle since purchased in aug 2013, 33 days of service so far and no resolution. I have also filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs, case # [xxx]. Nissan admitted there is a problem with the transmission but does not have a fix. At this time the vehicle is not safe to drive and the dealer has put me in a free loaner car until they have a resolution. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Visibility · 13,000 miles · NY

The wipers freeze up during snow and clod weather. The wipers do not keep the windshield clear.

Filed Jan 18, 2014 · Transmission, Visibility · 2,000 miles · MA

Two problems: 1. Brand new 2013 nissan pathfinder. Front windshield wipers completely stopped working twice. Dealer fixed them the first time under warranty, but they have stopped again, leaving us stranded in a snow storm. 2. The vehicle lurches and shakes under acceleration, especially around 20 MPH. Something is wrong with the transmission. I have read online about it but people caution against bringing it in as the fixes either didn't work or made it worse. I am very concerned this vehicle is going to require major repairs somewhere down the road, likely outside of the warranty coverage.

Filed May 2, 2013 · Transmission, Visibility · 300 miles · NC

Vehicle first shuttered or vibrated during deceleration coming to stop. Vehicle shifts rough at low speeds and low rpms. The vehicle has 1800 miles on it now, and has now done this at least twenty times. I absolutely love everything about this vehicle, except this shifting problem. I am most concerned about it getting worse and developing into something far worse. I plan on taking it to the dealer next week. I already had to take it back the day after I bought it for a faulty windshield wiper fluid sensor.