Nissan Pathfinder whining noise problems

Filed Mar 14, 2026 · Steering · NC

Constant whine from under the vehicle while in park or idle. Even after having the rack replaced

Filed Dec 22, 2025 · Transmission · OH

I have a 2013 Pathfinder that is experiencing a High pitch whine coming from the transmission. when shifting in lower gears, there is a soft kick. i have only experienced a shutter once and only at lower speeds and rpm. once I'm at a higher speed it seems to get less. I have had the vehicle for 8 months. just started in the the last week. It has 157k miles.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Transmission · MA

5x my Suv in drive popped either out of gear or just would not shift into the next gear. My main concern is i was coming up a hill into a 4 land highway (route 6 and my car would not shift the transmission was whining loud?. I had to shut my car off in the middle of 4 lanes with oncoming traffic to put it in park to get it to shift back into drive to get out of harms way. This happened 4 more times where I had to just stop where i was to put car in park and try it again in drive, which usually fixes it except for 1x would not take off at all. When whines its almost as if the car transmission would blow. No one can recreate this issue so i am stuck with the car that does it randomly. Example bought it new Feb 2025 it is now August & happened 5 times. Hoping they do a recall or sometype of fix I do like my Suv & would like to keep it.

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · SC

Vehicle suddenly started having problems while driving. Loud whining noise and shaking and scrubbing sound while driving. Was driving fine before sudden issues. Quotes by three different mechanics stated possible issues that incuded wheel bearing, ball joints, water pump, fan clutch, and brakes. Was told that all parts under vehicle were loose and close to becoming unraveled.

Filed May 22, 2023 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that she noticed a spot had started to form underneath her vehicle. Additionally, she had noticed that the vehicle was hesitating and jerking into gear while accelerating. The contact also stated that she heard an abnormal whining sound while starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D). The contact stated that while shifting into reverse(R) there was no abnormal sounds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become more frequent. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V142000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · MN

Transfer case have been leaking starting about 45k miles and didn't even stop after nissan resealed it. Recently about 90k miles started to make whining noise that seem to be less noisy after 35mph. There also is scratching noise on slow down. Took the car to dealership and they recommended driving the car on 2wd only. Replacement is over $4,500.

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Transmission · 94,550 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, he heard a very loud abnormal sound coming from under the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact exited the highway and drove to east charlotte nissan (6901 e. Independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28227, (704) 246-5727). The dealer stated that the whining sound was coming from the transmission case and a new transfer case assembly was needed at a cost of $4,929. The dealer also stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission assembly for a cost of an additional $5,107. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was provided a case number. The contact was also informed that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,550.

Filed Oct 28, 2020 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · NY

Good day. Since the 1st day of purchasing this vehicle I was experiencing issues with transmission like hesitation, jerking / shuddering / shaking and abnormal whining noise while driving at low speeds. I was not aware about nissan's major CVT issues until recently. Vehicle's braking is affected because of this abnormal transmission's operation as the vehicle does not immediately stop as needed or requested instead often slipping occurs when downshifting to lower gears. Nissan service center was visited once about a year ago or less. I was told that the software for transmission was somehow missing on the vehicle, without explaining how can a vehicle be manufactured without transmission software. After installing the software, the dealership was unable to pin point what is the problem with my vehicle. I was charged about $140 without being provided a clear diagnose, but was told that most likely the car needs a new transmission. Control valve body was replaced since then, however vehicle drives the same exact way. Please, advise how can get assistance from.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 69,000 miles · TX

Vehicle makes a continuous whining/wind noise while in motion and when the gas pedal is not engaged (dealerships state that they can not identify the issue). The transmission was changed back in 2017 but is now juddering and slow to accelerate.the electronic power steering pump making a very loud whining noise, no warning lights nor leaks, at correct level for fluid. Replaced new toyo tires at 20,000 miles.

Filed Nov 1, 2018 · 53,000 miles · FL

I have a 2015 nissan pathfinder. The vehicle has 53k miles and essentially the radiator/ A/C condenser fan assembly started making a grinding (metal to metal, knocking noise. For sure the fan blades are out of balance, I have not seen any broken fan baldes or tips. I've read some complaints from other pathfinder owners and it seems to be a defect from nissan. So far the issue seems start happening at around 50k miles and up. For the fan(s) to give out at 50k miles seems to me a little more r&d should have been applied. So far I've only seen the 2015 models with the issue. By the way, the vehicle has never been in an accident... All factory, untouched... Unrelated but does anyone else's ABS brake unit make a loud whining noise? I remember the the vehicle was new, the noise was at a bare minimum. As the miles climb up so does the noise...