2005 NISSAN Pathfinder

Transmission went out while driving on a busy road with both my daughters (5,1) in the suv. Keep in mind I had purchased the vehicle only 5-7months ago. It was a struggle but the dealership replaced the transmission. Soon after the radiator needed fixing. I called Nissan support and received about 400$ to help with repair costs. Its been about 4-5years and once again the suv stopped on me. Luckily I was able to drive it to the dealership safely. I paid 110.00 for a diagnostic and was told the transmission needed to be replaced….again…. the vehicle had stopped on me twice now causing anxiety and others honking at me. I can not use this suv anymore and am out of a vehicle. I cannot safely drive this vehicle with my daughters now 8 and 4 to the grocery store. How this is not a safety recall has got me. Whatever stipulations were made out of thin air need to be evaluated.

The coolant leaked in my transmission, destroying my transmission. This was caused by a defect in the radiator.

Leak from transmission cooler has caused coolant to enter transmission and transmission fluid to enter cooling system. We are having transmission rebuilt at est. cost of $4,500. We had radiator bypass done to prevent this from being a problem in future. Had radiator flushed and are hoping that we don\'t need to have the radiator replaced. We are seriously upset that neither Nissan or the Nissan dealer did not notify us of this problem even though they clearly knew about it.

Radiator broke into my transmission and almost coursed a care accident

coolant leaking into transmission

Timing chain system no good estimate $1881.00 to fix cant afford

Cracked radiator leaked coolent into transmission and rendered it useless. Nissan has done nothing for the 638 complaints from people that it happened to that have 100,000 miles or more.

Nissan Pathfinder radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission and both failed due to the intermix of fluids. Left me stranded and needing a tow truck. Both the transmission and the radiator had to be replaced. The minute I drove the car away from the dealership that repaired the intermix, my fuel pump failed. How coincidental.

Transmission failure

2012 Nissan recall re radiator; repair work done; 2015 – in September, lost reverse with 115,500 miles. Nissan should honor class action suit to assist with reverse repair

my vehicle only has 61,000 miles and coolant is leaking in to the transmission and was told my repair bill would be over 3500. I just changed the radiator and battery a few weeks ago. I can\'t believe this is a problem with Nissan and they refuse to cover these chargers which is so unfair to the customer.

I have found online that a class action law suit was filed for Nissan cars year 2005-2010 were built using faulty radiator parts that failed and caused coolant to cross contaminate into the transmission fluid causing the transmission fluid to turn to sludge and ruin hoses, valves and ultimately the entire transmission. Sounds like tens of thousands of cars have had this trouble so much that a class action lawsuit was filed and settled in 2012. Well I was never made aware of this lawsuit even though I purchased a pathfinder and now 4 years later I find myself with the exact same problem. $4,000 to replace the radiator, the hoses and the transmission because cross contamination has caused everything to fail. I feel like this is horribly unfair for consumers to spend their hard earned money on these cars and then come to find out later down the road nissan knew about it and kept it from their loyal customers. So terrible.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder lost all power while I was driving on a local highway in our town to take my daughter to school. It has a automatic transmission and would NOT shift out of first gear. We live on a slight hill, and it honestly felt like I was pulling a semi behind my vehicle. We are a low income family and this is the only vehicle we have to get our children back & forth to school. The repairs are going to cost us $3500. I feel since this is a manufacturers issue that they should be held accountable for this problem. We are experiencing the transmission failure issue where the crack in the radiator tube causes the fluid to mix with the transmission fluid. Causing all kinds of problems until it can\'t go anymore. This has caused a huge problem for us seeing as this is our only vehicle. People aren\'t into helping you out with rides & what not long term. We haven\'t got our issue taken care of due to not being able to pay for it. Any help you could provide for me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much !!!

At 96635 miles I\'ve been told my timing chain needs to be replaced. I\'ve read Nissan knew about the defective parts used but is not being honorable to customers in doing a recall. Whats the point of switching to timing chain if it needs to be replaced at the same approximate mileage of a timing belt.

Radiator problem causing fluid to leak into transmission. Transmission failure

Transmission failed while driving. mechanic said it looks like coolant and tranny mixed. dealership wont fix it!

RADIATOR FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO TRANSMISSION FLUID. bOTH RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED

The transmission failed because of coolant leaking in case. It destroyed the transmission and I was still making payments.. I couldn’t afford to make the payments and fix a FACTORY DEFFECT on this vehicle.. They repoed the vehicle, ruined my credit and to this day are still garnshishing my wages to pay for vehicle that was sold for scraps.. I hate nissan

U joints-the dealer I bought it from fixed this issue at no charge to me

Engine-the crankshaft and camshaft both have circuit malfunctions (p0335, p0340) I changed out the crankshaft sensor but still having problems with the camshaft.

Radiator – car overheated on the Parkway. $255 to get towed home. Then another $850 to fix the issue. Mechanic told me my transmission may or may not be okay because of the results of a cracked radiator

Transmission went out due to coolant leaking from the radiator and the coolant getting in the transmission.

Oil pressure drop due to failure of timing chain tensioners and guides.

radiator leaked into transmission causing catastrophic transmission failure.

Radiator cracked and contaminated the transmission fluid. Replace radiator and flushed/replaced the transmission fluid.

Apparently there was a known issue regarding a radiator leaking fluid into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. I bought my vehicle a year ago with 117k miles and no one bothered to mention the issue to me. I did buy the extended warranty, but according to them, I’m out of luck because the warranty doesn’t cover the radiator and the warranty doesn’t cover “corrosion”. I am disgusted by the way I’ve been treated and I feel like I’ve been scammed. Is there anything that can be done? I need a new transmission and radiator.

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radiator failed and leaked antifreeze into the transmission causing it to fail.

My radiator leaked fluid into my transmission internally

Brakes not really an issue, expected that with high mileage. But in late 2013, vehicle would just start shutting off while driving. Sometimes at high speed on freeway, sometimes at slow speed. Mechanic replaced sensors and everything was ok. Current problem is with transmission failure, which happened while driving. Not able to shift into any other gear. Wife managed to get home in 1st gear with emergency lights on by driving on road shoulders in low traffic conditions. Just now reading of recalls of this, and with a lot of miles assume I am out of luck, but have never been notified of any issues with the transmission.

Secondary timing chain broke and is causing major issues with the engine requiring an expensive repair or trade in t a significant loss. This is unacceptable and should have been covered by Nissan.

Oil in radiator
Transmission is broken

I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST NISSAN REGARDING THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BEEN NOTICING LITTLE DROPS HERE AND THERE WHEN BACKING MY CAR FROM THE GARAGE AND TODAY I WENT TO SEE A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE RADIATOR IS FAILING. TOTAL COST FOR NOW IS ESTIMATED AT $500.00 BUT WHAT SCARES ME THE MOST IS THE HIGH COST TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SINCE THE COOLAND MIGHT HAVE LEAKED IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Coolant mixed with transmission fluid and destroyed transmission

Transmission failure due to poor design by Nissan.

Radiator leaks into transmission. Has been happening since 2011, but only correctly diagnosed in late 2014. Estimated repair is $3500 to replace trans and radiator. Car is worth about $5k. Can’t fix it and can’t be driven now. A useless 10 year old car.

Radiator coolant leaked into transmission.

Nissan dealership just diagnosis that my radiator coolant had leaked into my transmission. What is the TSB number for this issue. I know there was an extended warranty for this problem; however, I am past the limits on years and mileage.

Nissan 112 Report (Dated 4/20/15) Customer claims transmission is not shifting correctly at 40 and 60 mph it is chugging and holding back Diagnosis: Car needs a trans and rad. There is coolant inside of the trans and there is trans fluid in the rad. They need to repl. rad and transmission and flush out system – est. on repairs would be about $5500 to $6000

Repairs have not been made to-date.

In Sept. 2014 (@ 86,000 miles) the transmission control module failed and had to be replaced. Then in March 2015 (@ 90,000 miles), a leak in the radiator was found and coolant was in the transmission.

I received no notice of the class action lawsuit re: Nissan Transmission/ Radiator leak issues. In September of 2014 my transmission started to fail. I had it looked at by two different shops and they advised a radiator and transmission replacement. This cost me: $5400 out of pocket. I now read that Nissan had a class action lawsuit and would cover some cars. My car however, is over 100,000 miles and Nissan is not offering any compensation.

This is totally unacceptable and I am beyond frustrated with Nissan.

Engine coolant leaked into transmission causing irreparable damage to the transmission requiring both the radiator and transmission to be replaced. Nissan was aware of issue and extended warranty to 8 years or 80k miles, because this occurred at 8 years 7 months required a $2500 copay.

Cracked radiator leaked coolant into transmission and caused transmission to fail. talked to Nissan and they will not help on repair cost

cracked radiator is letting coolant leak into the transmission and i was asked to pay $ 4,600 by the dealer to fix the problem

With the coolant. Recommend to either just replace the radiator and double flush the transmission, $1200.00, or the customer can opt to wave the radiator and the transmission replaced by Nissan and pay a co-pay of $3000.00, plus tax.

The above recommendation was given to me after my 90K service. I was also told that I could trade my car in for a newer one. I have no car payment at this time and I do not want one. I paid good money for this truck and always took my truck in for service at Nissan. I was informed that this happens quite often with these truck, therefore Nissan should be responsible for it. I am unable to pay at this present time to fix and I feel Nissan should step up and fix there products.

Transmission oil mixing with antifreeze. .so now the truck don’t work anymore and I am stuck with the bill

Transmission failed abruptly and suddenly entering an intersection putting me and other drivers at risk for serious injury as the vehicle would not accelerate properly.

The cause was the leaking transmission cooler.

Repair bill is over $8500 but under Nissan’s existing ‘extended warranty’ the bill will be $3000.

This, however, is a severe design flaw that results in a safety issue. A full recall and repair should be issued.

Transmission destroyed by coolant leak.

Took the Pathfinder in to Autonation Nissan Lewisville (Texas) 5 days ago (9/18/15) and the service rep told me it was a “known issue” and that the car was under full warranty due to the recall, that it was my “lucky day”. This morning I get a call saying that the warranty ran out in July and they would not honor servicing the manufacturer’s defect of the radiator/transmission issues. The quote is for a $6200 replacement of transmission, radiator, hoses, and an ECM relay (next documented issue).

The radiator cracked and leaked anti-freeze into the transmission. This caused the transmission to fail and both the radiator and transmission had to be repaired and replaced. This was a known issue at Nissan that this was a design flaw but they refused to recall the vehicles with this issue and repair them. My vehicle failed after 100,000 miles so Nissan would not help with the repair bill.

The pathfinder was making noises. Took it in to check and they say its because of the transmission and radiator. The fluid from the radiator have leaked into the transmission, an estimated cost of seven thousand. My wife drives it everyday as a family car, taking the kids back and forth, but right now I just cant afford to fix it.

Radiator fluid has leaked into my transmission, due to a factory defective radiator and has damaged my transmission.

Radiator failed and contaminated transmission ruining computer.

Leaking coolant causing the transmission to fail. Warning signs: heavy vibration while shifting, accelerating, shuddering noises. My pathfinder is scheduled to have the transmission and radiator replaced by the local Nissan dealer. The replacement transmission is now in as of June 2, 2014. They are waiting on the radiator so a service date can be scheduled.

Just started having transmission issues and found out about the Nissan Radiator issue. We were never notified by Nissan of the issue and the vehicle had literally just been to the dealership for a multi-point inspection.

Coolant leaks from the radiator into the transmission which caused major problems with my vehicle. I had to have transmission rebuilt, converter installed and a system which by pass cooler in radiator( which contain transmission fluid). The 4×4 switch has also damaged and had to be replaced.

Coolant leak into transmission Nissan offered fix under extended warranty i paid co pay of $3000

Coolant into transmission.

coolant fluid leak into transmission

Bought this car for my daughter and literally got it home and tranny went out…took it to my mechanic and he told me about Nissans NUMEROUS problems with this model and knew exactly what was the problem. He changed the radiator and put on a separate tranny cooler and sent me to the tranny shop for a rebuild. $3000 later I get it back and its doing fine until the gas gets below half tank and the fuel gauge freaks out….thats right I hadnt even burned half a tank of gas before the problems start. Again my mechanic had seen this before too and told me Nissan wont fix this either…so what does Nissan take responsibility for…apparently nothing. This is my 3rd and last Nissan, im terrified that my 06 NISMO is going to start having the same problems so ill be trading it for a Toyota….my wife has a 4runner with almost 400,000 mi on it and going strong…..oh Nissan Toyota says THANKS….keep up the good work!!!!!!

As a lifelong customer who has owned Nissans since 1995, I was extremely disappointed no one at Nissan decided to keep me as a customer with this problem that occurred due to a massive design flaw

There is a leak in my radiator which as gone into my transmission rendering it inoperable. Mechanics recommend to replace the entire transmission due to this massive design flaw Nissan has been well aware of for year.

Ive spoken with my Nissan dealer as well as the dealer that looked over the car when I purchased it and both said its a massive problem and customers have no way of knowing if or when it could occur, and therefore no way of preventing it.

I have no family vehicle at this point due to this issue and could not have prevented this issue.

My wife and I were on a major interstate accelerating up hill in the middle lane the power just shut down. When depressing pedal tachometer revved up but still no power. In the meantime a tractor trailer was barreling up behind us!! I was lucky enough to just get out of its way by coasting through two lanes and into the breakdown lane. My wife hasnt slept in three days she keeps recalling the truck coming down behind us and how close we were to being killed.
The person that stopped to help us informed us that his brother had this same issue with his Pathfinder and that there was a recall. Well we never received a recall notice the truck now has 135K miles and is not covered under their class action settlement.
Called a local Nissan dealer and was told by the mechanic that our issue has nothing to do with the recall and they have no responsibility. There is an open investigation by the NHTSA regarding this issue. The Nissan service person said that the recall and the transmission failure were not related!!! Everything being reported by consumers and private mechanics demonstrates otherwise. He said our mechanic didnt know what he was talking about.
My issue is if I had received the recall when it was issued in 2010 I would have had the repairs made while it was covered. So how are they not responsible??? They never sent us a recall notice and no mechanic had ever mentioned it???

In 2014 we purchased a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder from a private party in Virginia for our son who attended college there great price, awesome vehicle solved our problem. He drove this vehicle for 1 year and drove back to California from Virginia this past June. Since our daughter is moving to the east coast we thought that giving her the Nissan was a wise choice due to inclement weather etc. 1 week prior to this move my daughter was driving the Nissan to Orange County to pick up a piece of furniture, when the radiator cracked causing coolant to be forced into the transmission. This happened while driving in LA traffic in the 3rd lane the car dies difficult to move to shoulder thank god she was not killed. After waiting on the side of the highway for over 30 minutes we had the car towed to a Nissan dealer in El Cajon. The extended warranty on the vehicle expired 10 day prior and the cost to fix was $6500 (we bought this car for $8500) we never knew of this class action suit. We were told to call 1800nissan1 to see if they could help us. I called that afternoon gave them ALL my contact info etc. I was told some would call me back the next day. No one ever called. I them back the next day and I was told that “someone was going to call me but there was no contact information in the system.” I calmly gave this information to them again. I was told that our case was elevated up and a supervisor level and they would call me back. No one calls back now remember this is Nissan consumer affairs I am dealing with. Call again and again then finally get the direct number of a person named Jeff who is suppose to call. I called and left 5 messages for him and also call the 1800 numerous times. When talking to the 800 number on 3 occasions I was told that my contact info was not in the system. I ask to speak to a supervisor they don’t have them I am told and no one else cam help me. By this time I have memorized the “script” that they use. So 5 days later this Jeff person calls back. He says I don’t know who you were calling, I read him the phone number and he says oh that’s mine. I started to log all calls messages etc after day one call. I am told that even if the warranty expired by 10 days the mileage was over 100,000 which null and voids any warranty. He tried to get it approved under the Good Samaritan clause but denied. If this warrant was in place our out of pocket would been $3000 not the $6500 we are looking at. I am told that if I want to buy a new Nissan I could at the employee price which could be $700 to $1500 off. If you know ANYONE THAT OWNS A NISSAN please forward this message to them. By helping someone else in this same situation will make me feel better.

Hi my daughter Denise went to Nissan of. Sans rosa ca She got a 2005 Nissan pathfinder that she is still paying around $400. A month she can’t even drive it cause the transmission is out and they want around $4000 to fix it they did. Have a recall on it. I believe. And so do a few other people that sr Nissan knew about it when they sold her the car it’s wrong what they did I’m trying to help my daughter with this this is so wrong ( take avanage Of. A women) please I need your help paying $400 a month. For something u can’t even drive. Plus paying for. The insurance on it and $4000 for a new trans. She single paying rent bills payment on a. Car she can’t even drive Please if u can help I sure can use help thank u for your time have a great day Susan a

Check engine light came on, told O2 sensors bad. Replaced 2, and check engine light went off, but came back on a week later. Truck began to loose power. VDC/SLIP light came on, truck cut off picking up my son from school. Had difficulty getting the car to start. Had ECM relay recall done & car still cutting off. Said Catalytic converter, both, need to be replace. Along with Camshaft & crank sensors. Can’t afford all these repairs, and I can’t be with out a car. Scared it gonna stop working & I am still paying on it.No issues with the radiator, to my knowledge. I need help.

Went to my mechanic because the transmission was slipping and making noise. He told me that the radiator had leaked into the transmission. Told me that the reapair would be around $1,000. I said what choice do I have let’s fix it. So they replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission. About 5 weeks later the transmission starts shifting into 4WD by itself and turning off the slip control. My mechanic was closed for the day so I took it to Nissan. They run the codes and come up with the Accelerator pedal computer needs replacement and also tell me about the warrenty extension on the problem with the radiator leaking into the transmission. Problem is that I now have an aftermarket radiator installed so they can’t warrent that part. I called Nissan consumer affairs and they said the same thing. I need the original radiator. I told them that the shop that put the radiator in will testify that it was an original radiator that failed and is now causing me transmission problems. NO they won’t take it any further. Wouldn’t help me with the Accelerator Pedal either.
So I am out a lot of money and soon to me more becuase I think the transmission will have to be replaced. I called a Lawyer his thinking would that I would be throwing good money after bad pursuing this.
Live and learn that Nissan is not a quality car company.

Nissan Consumer Affairs

It’s clear to me that the dealer is responsible for the chain of problems that have occurred with my Pathfinder since I have taken on January 2 ,20014 for a EMC recall.
San Juan Nissan
After they performed the recall I left the dealer and drove home.
Next day at night I drove down the street to meet a couple of friends, as driving back my car totally shut off while driving. Back to the dealer to tell me that my battery was oxidated and needed charge. As leaving the dealer lot, after charged the battery, the VDC light went on, together with engine light, Gary Linendoll told its fine. Next day the light continue on, I go back to he dealer Sabina tell me it is all fine. Do not worry about engine lights.
As I left the lot, the Slip sign goes on, I called again, to get a message that they are all busy with no technicians available. I make an appointment with Lisa for Friday 2:15 but Gary called me to say that I need to call, left as message on my phone, to make an appointment, not honoring the one I had made by phone with Lisa.
I didn’t drive this weekend. Monday 1/13/14 coming back from work I had to stop cuz the Slip sign was on again and with no acceleration. After diagnosing my car they want me to change the catalytic converter. $1500
I feel it was their mistake, as before I went to the dealer my car was running great, no issues whatsoever. After they changed the EMC as stated above, my car shut down, which never had occurred before and all this problems occurred.
I had just done my smog test with no problems.
If I knew that by taking my car to perform a recall my car would come back with a list of problems, I would not go thru with the recall. I believe customers need to be aware that the ECM change makes other parts to fail. After researching I found out that a reimbursement from Nissan has been a solution. The Manager gave me a discount but I cannot afford to be responsible for a chain of reaction that I was unaware of the possibility. The dealer should have made me aware of this possibility.
I need a solution ASAP as I am a single mother, and this problem as continue will be detrimental for me and my son. Make our lives a distress.

Transmission fluid mixed with radiator fluid causing transmission to fail. Had to rebuild transmission. Nissan would not pay anything after many attempts. Now they are settling a lawsuit, and benefit no one.

I was driving my family and the vehicle just lost power. I was informed by Nissan dealership that the radiator leaked onto the transmission which caused it to loose power. This is a problem with these models and ofter over three hours of phone calls with Nissan, they said they will not warranty the problem.

My pathfinder began to shudder and made a deep rumbling noise while trying to maintain a constant speed anywhere between 40-55mph. I took it to the dealership this morning and was told this afternoon that there was a crack in the intercooler inside the radiator and coolant had leaked into the transmission fluid. The tech said the radiator and the transmission would have to be replacd.

The typical 2005-2011 Nissan Pathfinder, Xterra transmission coolant mixing with radiator fluid, causing catastrophic failure of both.

While driving on a local street in my neighborhood at 35 mph on my way to pick up my son from school, my Nissan 2005 Pathfinder began to lose power. I pressed the gas pedal and the SUV was slowing down as if it were going to stop in the middle of the street. I took in to a mechanic and he told me the radiator has cracked and is leaking coolant into the transmission. I was completely shocked and upset when the mechanic also told me it is a known problem with my Pathfinder and it would cost $5828.00 to replace the radiator and transmission. I don’t understand why Nissan can not help out their customers. I have researched the issue online and found that Nissan would only cover it if the mileage is less than 100,000 however I paid over $30,000 for this Pathfinder and it is only 8 years old. I am very disappointed and upset that there seems to be no recourse for customers like me.

We experienced total transmission failure and extreme vibration months prior. We were told the vibration was caused by many different things and had all of them “fixed” along the way. Turns out it was the coolant leaking into the tranny the whole time. Turns out a very common problem and the center of a class action lawsuit with Nissan.

Transmission failure due to radiator coolant leak.

transmission cooling lines into the engine coolant radiator failed and engine coolant contaminated the transmission fluid – cross contamination. the dealer said no warranty and there was, flushed the transmission, replaced the radiator. have since found out that the transmission will fail regardless.
have a quotation for a new transmission for $8000 with tax. the vehicle is under the 100,000 mile warranty and the dealer did not inform me of the warranty, if they had I would have paid the $3000 for a new transmission.

Radiator failed sending coolant into tranny and causing tranny to fail. Both had to be replaced.

Other-tire pressure valve failure. As well the cooling system problem may require my vehicle to need a new transmission which is not know at this time, my vehicle is in the shop for these issues and total bill not yet received.

I purchased my 2005 nissan pathfinder on 6/30/2012. I took my vehichle to the Nissan dealer because my check engine light was on, my gas reading was inccorrect and when I started my car it didn’t warm up at all until you drive the vehile for several miles and the vehicle was just running like crap (to put in nice words). I received a call several hours later and was told that fluid had leaked into the transmission and that I would have to replace the transmission, radiator, and there were a few other things such as I had to purchase a thermostat and they did a replacement on the ECM relay due to a recall. I purchased an extended warranty when I purchased the vehicle so basically what I was told is that Nissan would cover the transmission, radiator, and ecm relay and my extended warranty would cover some other stuff however i had to pay my 100.00 deductible plus the thermostat for a total of 284.55 I drove the car away from the service station and guess what my check engine light came back on and my gas gauge was still reading inaccurate. Well took the vehicle back in and by the way was treated like crap (put in nice words). I was told now that it is the ECU for vent conrol valve and had to pay another 100.00n deductible because of course that was covered under my extended warranty that I purchased. Well drove the vehicle after that was fixed off the lot at 1:00 which is the time they close and about 1/2 mile down the road the engine light came on. Well took it back and now was told that my evap canistar internally failed and the purge volume conrol valve and evap conrol system pressure needs replaced. It would only cost me over 500.00 to fix. I have not chosen to get that fixed until I look further more into the problems I have been having with this vehicle that I have had only 7 months.

I paid $28,000 for my brand new 2005 Nissan Pathfinder in 2006, since I have paid if off it just seams to be falling part. Yes I want to take part in your class action lawsuit. I will never buy Nissan again if they don’t offer compension for my repairs.

I brought my Nissan Pathfinder used from Casey Subaru, AND VW DEALERShip in Newport News, VA IN 2009 After bringing it home for four months it drove really well and then the engine light came on. When the engine light came on I took it to advance auto parts to do a free check( I am a single parent with two kids, I don’t have any money to throw away, already stuck paying $500 a month for the truck because I needed a car)when I took it there it was diagnosed as having fuel problems at that time, I was told that it could be because my gas cap was not screwed on tight and that caused air to get into it. Okay, I accepted that i brought some fuel cleaner and proceeded about my way. The light went back off after two months so then in 2012 the light came back on did not take it to the dealership because the fees are so harsh so I had a guy at the repair shop check it out and he said I needed a new fuel pump paid for that and went about my way. Light off again, In January of 2013, I received a litigation letter stating that customers of Nissan who purchased 2005-2011 pathfinders were having to pay the cost of have transmissions and radiators put in. The radiators that were made for the pathfinder are defective because there is a hose attached in the radiator that leads to the transmission and it cross contaminate and cause the transmission to fail. Well before this I had never heard anything about this when I brought the pathfinder so at the time I did not have any problems so I did not worry about. It also stated that Nissan has an extended warranty 10years/100000 miles for the radiator and transmisson. Already my car is over mileage and I will have to fit the bill. In feb 2013, I took the car to the Pomocco Nissan to have it checked out because I got my taxes and wanted to see why now the engine light was on. I was advised that I needed a fuel pump which was just replaced in December. A battery which was just replaced in September. The fuel gauge sending unit which had a recall but because I was over 100000 miles they would not fix it, A throttle and a RADIATOR. At this time when the diagnostic check was done nothing was revealed to me about the RADIATOR BEING FAULTY DUE TO LEAKING. iUNCOVERED THIS INFORMATION IN APRIL WHEN I had it checked out at the transmission place. My question to everyone is if you know that these parts are defective why whould you not fix it or cover the expenses even if it is over 100000 miles? I don’t understand!! In my mind with all the recalls or extended warranty being up to 100000 miles, I’m thinking the pathfinder is not going to be operable ever again or I will just continue to have problems. I feel I should not be held responsible. Even if I have 600000 miles if Nissan knows parts are defective it should be covered. In this time who has 2940. to throw away besides the big corporation? Not me!! and I feel they should be held accountable in responsible, I already owe a $500 dollar truck for the next 2 1/2 years on a car that will have to wait to be fixed. Here i am caught in another bind. I know that I may be one customer but in my pocket this is a sting that really bites hard. I spend money and do the best I can and I feel that Nissan looks at me as if I don’t matter because I don’t have certain money and it is unfair and ashame. I hope someone can help me. The car dealership did not want to take resposibility for selling me the cart at 48000 miles, Nissan had my correct address because of the other recall they had but yet I never received anything on extended warranty until Jan 2013 and that was just a litigation settlement. I had to investigate. Thank You, I’m at my witts end with this.

cracked radiator leaking fluid into transmission

Radiator coolant in the transmission

Well my Pathfinder was working great and I never had any problem with it then one day I’m driving it to work and it just stop I kept accelerating and it wouldn’t move. A friend of mine came and looked at it and told me on the spot you radiator busted and filled your transmission with coolant and that destroyed your transmission and destroy it did. My friend told me funny thing is that could have been prevented by installing an external cooling which he would have done for 100 bucks if only had Nissan let me know that the 2005 Pathfinders had this issue. Oh well I feel cheated and I swore in my life I will never have a Nissan car again nor anyone in my family. This one I’m stuck with but once guaranteed that the mechanic gave it’s about to expire I’m selling it and I’m definitely not buying Nissan Again! Ever!

Transmission “shudders” around 40 to 45 mph when slightly accelerating. Starting to happen at higher speeds as well (60 to 65). Looking for repair options.

This is the well-known issue of the coolant and transmission fluids intermingling due to an egregious design flaw. Absolutely ridiculous.

My wife picked up our two young kids (4, 6 at the time) from school and while on the way back home our 2005 Nissan Pathfinder totally shutdown as she was passing through a busy intersection. Thankfully, she made it through the intersection before being hit but was broken down in the street. Unfortunately, I was out of town for work that week so she called our neighbor and he helped get the truck back to our house. After discussing the situation with me on the phone, she called several transmission specialists and had one of them (A+ Transmission) pick up the SUV the next day. After a running a diagnostic test and determining the severity of the transmission problem, they had to pull the transmission to do a complete inspection. They determined that the radiator had leaked into the transmission and transfer case and that the whole transmission including the radiator needed to be replaced. We opted for a rebuild since transmissions from Nissan were on 6 month backorder due to other Nissan’s having the same issue. We spent almost $4,000 to fix this problem with no help from Nissan. After some research online, we found many complaints regarding this issue and the lack of a recall by Nissan. Nissan should be held accountable.

Radiator leaked into transmission case causing complete failure of transmission. Mechanic informed me the Nissan radiator is defective and the fix proposed by Nissan simply band-aids the problem and does not fix it.

At 78,748 miles on February 13, 2012, I took my car in for service at the Honda Barn Nissan dealership when we were living in New Hampshire. The dealership fixed a transfer case front shaft leaking seal and a rear u-joint on my car. The cost was $329.98.

We moved to Virginia on February 27, 2012.

On April 9, 2012 at 80,800 miles, I paid the Lynchburg Nissan dealership in Virginia $465.12 because the fuel level sender unit was failing.

Then on July 9, 2012, at 82,281 miles, I took my car into the Lynchburg Nissan Virginia dealership for service again. While driving my car, I noticed shaking and vibration periodically while pressing down on the accelerator. The service techs at the dealership found a coolant transmission fluid intermix caused by a transmission cooler internal failure. The transmission and radiator will need to be replaced. The cost is $5160.00. I did not pay to have the car fixed.

I should have had more life out of this vehicle. It is not safe to drive since I could lose forward propulsion at the wheel. It just sits on my driveway now.

After researching online, I noticed that many other customers are having the same problems will their 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinders, Xterras and Frontiers. This manufacturer defect of faulty radiators are causing radiator coolant to leak into and destroy the transmission of the vehicles and ends up killing valves, seals and the torque converter on a car.

I asked Nissan to repair my car since the problem started when my car was under the 80,000 mile warranty and should be covered. I was told that there was nothing that they could do since the car is over the 80,000 mile warranty.

radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. the repair shop replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission in hopes that I caught it early enough to spare the transmission but they informed me to be mindful of the transmission and to come back in about 6 months to do another transmission flush.

Found out that my 2005 nissan pathfinder has a cracked radiator and has leaked into my transmission and Nissan knows this is an issue and is not doing anything about it. Was quoted 4400.00 to fix it. Not sure what I am going to do. Really disappointed in Nissan at this time.

Engine coolant leaked into transmission and ruined transmission while driving.

Vibrates violently when shifting. Was on freeway 9/15/2012 going 50mph and it started jerking and vibrating really bad. I had to let off the gas to get it to stop and shit to get going again. Took it to a transmission place and looked at the fluid and said the coolant had leaked into the transmission. I am past the Nissan warranty and have a warranty in place with Naviss. Filed a claim and they denied the claim stating that the radiator is not a covered part and because the cause of the problem is from that they denied the claim. I have a wife and two kids and the vehicle is not safe to drive. My wife won’t drive the car. I don’t have $4200.00 laying around, and now have to get a loan to fix it. Can’t believe Nissan is aware of the problem and that is a factory defect, yet they will not cover the cost of repair. Hope the class action lawsuit goes through and we all get reimbursed for the costs. I also have to pay for a rental car so I can go to work.

Coolant mixing in the transmission system. Some issues with slipping at first, mechanics couldn’t figure it out. Said they would have to take apart the transmission to figure it out since there were no codes being tripped. Then the slip got worse and they happened to discover how bad the fluid looked by the u-joint underneath the car. It was only then that they discovered that the problem could have been related to the radiator coolant leak. They proceeded to fix the radiator and related components and flushed the system several times ($726.81)
Only 2 months later the transmission was acting up again and almost failed on the freeway, stuttering the engine and smoking a bit. Fortunately, we where able to limp the vehicle home and get it to the mechanic the next day. Vehicle was at the shop for 3 weeks, then the mechanic thought he had it fixed. We drove the car about 5 miles down the road, the vehicle started to stutter and slip again and the check engine light came on again. We returned the vehicle to the shop, they checked the codes and determined that the transmission would need to be replaced. ($3300) This is ridiculous…… When you pay this much money for a vehicle, there is no reason why a transmission should fail in 94,000 miles. I can’t believe all the horror stories I have read on the internet related to this Nissan transmission issue. I feel a sick to my stomache right now just thinking about the financial impact that this has and will cause to my family. There is absolutely no reason that Nissan shouldnt be responsible for this catastrophe. Especially after they have identified that this is a known issue.

crack in radiator which led to coolent leaking into transmission causing problems. evidently known problem in 2005 pathfinders and Nissan never recalled.

Vehicle started rumbling intermittently going between 4th and 5th gear around 40 and 60 mph. The rumbling will last between 2 and 5 seconds until the accelerater is depressed hard enough to force the vehicle to downshift which results in a loud banging noise and a jerk. Also noticed what looks like curdled milk all around the radiator cap. I have an appointment with the dealership, Nissan of Saco, on 08/28/2012 and am almost certain they will try and get out of covering this under the “lifetime powertrain warranty”

This is another case of the common issue to these cars where the radiator fails allowing coolant into the transmission. This trashes the transmission and requires a replacement of both the radiator and transmission. I have a third party extended warranty but I am not yet sure to what extent they will cover this. It should be covered by Nissan as common as this is.

Coolant leaking into transmission.

– Drove on Monday and all was fine.
– Tuesday (Sept 4,2012) the car now starts in 3rd gear and won’t switch out of gear.
– Wednesday have Transmission flushed and new transmission fluid with filter added.
– Thursday problem persists and mechanic is consulted. Following an extensive examination the issue is uncovered.
1) Coolant leaked into Transmission fluid
2) Result of coolant issue is that it:
2.1) Fried the computer that controls the transmission (~$1,400)
2.2) Fried the Transmission (~$2,600)
2.3) Valves + Radiator (~$1,600)
2.4) Ancillary parts & pieces (~$1,000)
2.5) Additional cooling system for Transmission fluid needs to be installed so that issue does not occur again. ($??)

Total expected cost ~$8,000

Solution: On the phone with Nissan Canada and they have extended the warranty for this issue to 8 years / 130,000 km.

Problem: While my car falls under that extended warranty, Nissan Canada does not have my car as being approved for that particular issue. They will investigate and get back to me. The dealership has already told my mechanic that my car does not qualify for the extended warranty due to known issue.

There was an extended warranty to specifically cover a crack in the radiator which can leak coolant in to the transmission rendering the transmission useless. This notice came out without a recommendation to do anything but put the extension sticker in the owners manual “if needed.” Apparently there was a bad batch of radiators installed in Pathfinders, XTerra’s and a few other nissan trucks.
Now the car randomly drops in to crawl mode. This can happen at any speed. The car also lurches on occasion. Both of these create a disturbing result when in traffic. I immediately drove to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem but did not offer any restitution or warranty help as I am out of the mileage extension. Nissan Consumer Affairs denied my claim as they said I have no history of service at that dealership. The car currently sits at the dealership.

Vehicle starts in 3rd gear. And transmission shutters when shifting.

Transmission failure due to coolant leakage from radiator

This is the infamous 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. It has had three major problems one of which I had to fix myself (ECM relay causing engine not to run correctly). Every dealership I contacted could not help. Finally after several sensor changes, a guy on the internet had fixed his problem with taking the fog light relay and putting it in place of the ECM relay. Worked perfect. Second like most 2005 Pathfinders, the fuel gauge broke. Nissan said it was not a safety requirement and would not fix it. Later they admitted to the problem with the relay and fuel gauge but extended the mileage where mine was still not covered. NOW the big one: The transmission problem that every other 2005 Pathfinder owner is experiencing. Mine got so bad it finally left me stranded. Of course they know nothing about it. I guess they don’t have internet at Nissan, because it is all over it. I will never recommend a Nissan to anyone just because of the way they treated me. Its a big company. They should admit when they are wrong and fix their problems.

The Radiator leak in the transmission and cause the transmission to go out AND CAUSE THE AUTOMOBLE TO NOT START then if you pay to have it fix at Nissan Dealer they still don’t stand behind the radiator and transmissiom because they no it will go back out again.

The check engine light came on in my vehicle and the dealership advised that there was a crack in the radiator. I had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed. 1 day after the repair was done the car hesitated, the check engine light came back on and the car would not accelerate. Towed it to the dealership and the estimated repair to replace the transmission is $4700. Waiting now to determine what options I have. Do not want to pay $4700 for the repair.

The “service engine light” came on while driving the car stopped shifting up or down. A local diagnostic center checked the problem with their computerized system and it obviously pointed to a transmission problem and I was told it was best to take it to the dealer. I parked the car until I was able to return it to Rothrock, my original dealer, on February 29, 2012. They told me their diagnostic equipment pointed to the intermixing of transmission fluid with coolant leading to transmission failure and I would have to replace the transmission. They are awaiting delivery of a rebuilt transmission. The estimated repair cost is $5000. I have contacted Nissan and have been assigned a file number, 7392063, and am still awaiting a response from the regional specialist.

Radiator, the interior components of the radiators (internal transmission coolers) break down allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. As a result of the contamination, the transmission and other drivetrain components are damaged and may require replacement. Got stuck on I45 Gulf Freeway because the vehicle just quit.

Radiator leaked into Transmission. Common problem for Nissan.

radiator has cracked leaking coolant into the transmission causing damage. This issue is well know to Nissan. Nissan has not initiated a recall and refuses to assist the consumer with repairs after 80,000 miles. Problems commonly occur after 80,000 miles.

radiator fuel has leak into my transmission causing my truck to stop working. Need to replace transmission and radiator

Radiator defect leaked coolant into the transmission caused transmission to fail; will need a new radiator and transmission because of this known defect in the radiator.

Radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission causing the tranmission to fail. Nissan was aware of the problem but did not warn or inform customers.

on 2/1/12, I had one incident when my car was stopped and when i accelerated and it gave me a push/pull slow to move. on 2/2/12 the same thing occurred multiple times. My check engine light eventually came on and then my car eventually would not accelerate after being stopped. I towed it to Midas, who said they were unable to fix it. I brought it to Lee Miles Transmission and they told me the radiator fluid mixed with antifreeze fluid causing corrosion and contamination within the transmission. I picked up the car on 2/6/12 and drove home fine. On 2/7/12, on my way to work, the same problem began to occur while on the highway… I had problems accelerating and had it towed back to Lee Miles. I was told it may be a problem with the torque that was replaced with the transmission. While going through old bills from Nissan, I found on from 9/2011 where the control valvue was replaced due to the trans shifting rough holds back.

I was driving on the freeway when my transmission went out. I was headed on the 15 north up a small hill and was barely able to get it pulled over without causing an accident. When I had it taken to the shop to check what happened, the coolant had mixed with the transmission fluid and that killed it. This is a known problem from Nissan and the only thing they did was extend the warranty to only 80,000 miles. Mine had 84,000 when it happened and I am out of luck. Nissan gave me a quote of around $6000 to repair something that was a design flaw!!! They would not even work with me to give me a discount as im so close to their extended warranty. Sometimes a company should do whats right… Nissan is not one of those companies.

I took my car in due to it making a loud fan blowing noise in Jan 2011. Nissan stated I needed to flush my transmission. In April took it back in because it was making that same noise and was told about the issue between the radiator and the transmission and was told to flush my transmission and that I was possibly going to need to replace my transmission. Almost a year later with it driving fine after the transmission and radiator had been flushed I am driving and stop at an intersection when I tried to go my car wouldn’t! It didn’t idle high or anything it just would barely move. I made it through the intersection and pulled over. Once it sat for a minute it seemed fine. A few days later I was driving and all of a sudden smoke started boiling out from the right side of my hood and my car started running hot. I pulled over and called a mechanic he stated that my coolant had became so thick after mixing with transmission fluid that it clogged and busted my water reservoir. After he flushed my transmission and radiator again it began doing the same thing where when you slow down or come to a stop the car does not go it makes a loud rumbly noise then finally kicks in and just hope there is not car in front of you. A few days later I was going up a hill after being stopped at a stop sign and it would not pull I started going backwards! I pulled it over and had a tow truck come and get it! It is parked now until I have the money to get it fixed which is where all Nissans with this radiator/transmission issue should be!

I first noticed a consistent vibration when the transmission shifted around 40 mph. A transmission flush temporarily corrected the problem for several months, but then the problem resurfaced and has become progressively worse. The transmission is now extremely rough during all shifts and especially at highway speeds. An inspection by a Nissan Service Center confirmed that the problem is due to radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. This is a well documented design flaw that has affected thousands of vehicles, yet Nissan has not taken responsibility to fix the problem. The vehicle is to the point where it is unsafe to drive, especially at high speeds.

Horrible service, rude, deprecating and insulting service technicians. Transmission failed in August 2009.

Found Coolant in transmission, Radiator Leaks internally according to Nissan T.S.B. Had to have radiator replaced and they had to flush out translines before installing rebuilt Transmission. This is a known issue by Nissan and during the last 5 years of bringing the car to the dealership for every type of service no one advised me on the issue nor did anyone try to get this fixed.

faulty radiator allowed water to enter into the transmission destroying the transmission.

Due to the reported defects in these vehicles radiators, the interior components of the radiators (internal transmission coolers) break down allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. As a result of the contamination, the transmission and other drivetrain components are damaged and may require replacement. Our investigation reveals that Nissan typically denies warranty coverage for repairs caused by these defects even if the vehicles powertrain is still under warranty.

Cruise control does not work. Purchased the car in November 2011 and did not work when it was purchased. Transmission failed in February 2012.

Check engine light at first with failure of cat converters, Radiator failed and leaked coolant into transmission destroying the transmission. Definetly a safety concern when vehicles stops in traffic. Consumer problem as well with this many total failures on a 5 year old vehicle. Definete design flaws.

Transmission failure caused by radiator.

Computer Control – EPDM module failed and vehicle suddenly stalled. This module was recalled.

transmission – at 140K miles radiator intermixed engine coolant and tranny fluid. This rendered Tranny and vehicle stalled while driving. Towed vehicle to a repair shop (AUTO TECH). Replaced a radiator and flushed both Engine and Tranny. Vehicle was drivable but failed completely after few month. Took to AAMCO and rebuild Tranny. It has been 1.5 weeks today (2/13/2012). – I am interested in Class Action

2005 Nissan pathfinder…radiator cracked leaked coolant into transmission..common problem nissan will not admit to.

radiator leaking liquid into transmission causing car to pull when changing gears. car shakes alot and car losses power

Vibration from rear wheel that begins at around 40 mph. Replaced tires (assuming it was an issue with tire balance), and rear u joint. Problem persists. Identical to problems being described in numerous forums (see http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com) regarding transmission/radiator issues with 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.

Known DEFECTIVE Nissan radiator leaked into the transmission and ruined the transmission. Contacted a dealer for repair and they in turn contacted Corporate Nissan who refused to to be responsible for the repair. Cost us $4500.00 to replace transmission and radiator.

This is the second time the transmission has failed- in less than 40,000 miles- once covered by extended warranty -now it will not be. The estimated bill for the repair this time with tax is about $8,000.00!!! More than the vehicle is worth at 155,000 miles. That includes the transmission, radiator, fuel tank, u-joints, catalytic converter and on and on and on.

The car has had the oxygen sensors replaced two time and the fuel sensor replaced, front and rear drive shafts and not Walser Nissan is telling me that there was an internal crack in the radiator causing the coolant to mis=x with the transmission fluid and ruin the transmission. When I asked why the car was not over heating or leaking coolant I was told that this was an internal crack that just affected the transmission but if I continue to drive it, it will ultimately ruin my engine as well, I have been informed that my extended warranty will most likley not cover this repair as the radiator is not part of the powertrain and the radiator caused this problem. I have also learned that there is a class action lawsuit against Nissan regarding this although Walser Nissan claims to not have knowledge of this. Total repair costs are $7000

Since we had the problem with our ipdm, we have had problems with the truck not running properly. We were on vacation in Indiana in July 2011, and the truck started shaking on the interstate and we could not accelerate over 40 to 45 MPH on the interstate. We stopped at an Autozone and they tested the vehicle and that cleared the problem. The engine light would periodically come on sine that time. On September 15, 2011, the truck would not start. Over a week later, it is still at mechanic to be fixed, determined to be the radiator leaking antifreeze into transmission and corrupting the transmission.

Attached is the letter I send Nissan and they responded that they understand my plight but still refused my request Ms. Francina Tyler 206 North Hill Lane Chesapeake, VA 23322 May 14, 2011 File#7143935 National Headquarters National Consumer Affairs Department Nissan North America, Inc. PO Box 677 Amherst OH 44001 RE: Cracked Radiator Assembly (VIN: 5N1AR8UX5C726974) To Whom It May Concern: I have owned my Nissan Pathfinder since 2005 and have been loyal to the brand for over 20 years (ie: Nissan Sentra, 300 SZ). I have always found the Nissan products to be reliable with careful craftsmanship, which has inspired continued trust in the brand with a solid reputation for quality involving Nissans loyal customers and their vehicles. I am further reminded while drafting this letter, of Nissans pledge to deliver the highest quality and durability in all its vehicles for the longevity of customer ownership. But today I find myself at odds with your quality statement. Recently I received a warranty notification regarding Pathfinder vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions; of a crack in the radiator assembly that might occur at higher mileages leading to internal leakage of the engine coolant. And if fact, thats exactly what happened to my vehicle. Whats more, my transmission failed due to the crack in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to enter into the transmission. This too should have been a safety recall because the transmission slipped and jerked while driving, as I just recently learned of the cause. This type of abnormal vehicular behavior could have led to a serious auto accident. Product quality is what allows customers to drive their cars in comfort and with peace of mind over a long period. Today my 2005 Pathfinder sits at Nissan of Chesapeake in need of a very expensive transmission repair. This is my only vehicle and my transportation to work. I am not in a position financially to cover this costly repair as this problem is affecting my quality of life at this point. Needless to say, a damaged transmission was a known outcome by Nissan resulting from the cracked radiator assembly. As I researched this matter further, I was surprised to learn that this problem is rampant across the country and talked about extensively in car forms and the blogosphere. Whats shameful to read is the notion that Nissan took the cheapest way out, instead of issuing a recall – Nissan simply extended the warranty, excluding high mileage vehicles which according to the warranty notification, is the most likely occurrence. The corrective control when combined with the potential of a failing transmission is an inherit risk as there are no compensating controls to address the transmission problem. I would hate to believe that Nissans decision was based on its bottom-line rather than the safety of its customers. Should this bear true, I have no other choice but to refrain from ever purchasing a Nissan brand again while encouraging my friends and family of the same. I am seeking to have my peace of mind restored because I believe corporations really want to do the right thing by its customers and act responsibility. Therefore, I am requesting assistance from Nissan with my costly repairs due to defective parts and a faulty design. Nissan states with hubris that Quality means satisfying customers for as long as they own one of their vehicles. I would like to see the good-will that gives those words the credibility of the Nissan badge placed on every vehicle rolled out of an assembly plant around the world. To that end, my request for financial assistance from Nissan is to make my vehicle operational again. I would like to have a positive testimony to prove the naysayer wrong, knowing that Nissan stands behind it words with professional care backed by real and meaningful action. Again, quality is not just in the products but also it is how customers are treated too! I thank you in advance for your immediate attention to my concerns and request for assistance. Sincerely, Francina Tyler

Transmission has failed apparently to an ongoing and widespread problem with this same year and model vehicle where a valve component fails and allows radiator coolent to leak into the transmission. The result is an completely ruined radiator and transmission which the dealership has kindly quoted me $6,000.00 to replace both. The manufacturer (Nissan) and the dealership have known about this problem and have done nothing to remedy it.

Radiator has crack which allowed the coolant to mix into the transmission and cause transmission failure.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, which I purchased a little over 1 year ago, has currently been sitting in my garage since July 29th due to the radiator coolant & transmission fluid mixing & causing my transmission to be damaged. I had no signs of this happening, until I was getting on the highway one morning & my vehicle started stuttering & would not shift into 2nd gear. I immediately got off of the highway(lucky to make it without being slammed into) & went directly to the closest garage. They actually informed me that I should go directly to a dealer, because this is a very common problem in the Nissan Pathfinders. I went to the dealer, paid $100 for diagnosis only to find out that I would need a new transmission & radiator, being verbally quoted a price of $7500. I am a single parent, who also happens to be self-employed & have had to turn down work or spend money on car rentals or public transortation, because I rely heavily on my vehicle to get me where I have to go & do not have thousands of dollars to put into my vehicle. This vehicle has only 90,000 miles on it, whereas all of my previous vehicles have been driven to well over 150,000 with no such problems. Upon researching this further, I have found this is a very common problem with Nissan vehicles of certain years & there are many, many complaints out there about this. Nissan raised the warranty on the radiation system, so they obviously know this is an issue, yet refuse to recall it or help those that have been affected by it.
I contacted Nissan several times, both by phone & mail only to be repeatedly told that they would not help with this matter. I should also mention that I had to take a loan out on this vehicle, which still has a substantial balance. I am currently paying on a loan for a vehicle that is unable to be driven thanks to Nissan & their refusal to recall their flawed radiator system.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has been subject to the Radiator Assembly Defect that Nissan and the NYTimes has noted.

My bill for repair is as follows:
Transmission: $3229.87
Radiator: 554.63
R&R (Labor, Flushing, New Fluids): 1175.94
Total: $4960.44

cd player stopped working in 2008 at 37,000 did not repair Power Nissan refused responsibility not under warrantee
fuel gauge stoped working in 2008 at 40,000 did not repair Power Nissan refused responsibility not under warrantee
failed emissions April 2010 at 78,000 due to check engine light coming on and going off
brake calipers bad in 2007 at 36500 causing brakes to wear uneven. I replaced them with Nissan parts after Power Nissan refused responsibility not under warrantee.
brake calipers went bad again at 57,000 causing brakes to wear uneven I replaced them with cheap er version because again in Power Nissan refused responsibility not under warrantee
vehicle would intermittently not start Feb. 2010 at 70,000 took vehicle to Power Nissan but they could find no codes and the truck started 10++ times while i was there and never failed during their inspection – i went home and kept using the vehicle. at 91000 truck would crank but not start. towed it to power Nissan where they wanted me to pay for the recalled IPDM. Nissan also said my BMU were bad. I relied on Mr Davidson of Power Nissan’s mechanic expert opinion to replace the battery and BMU (costing $700.00 nissan paid zero because no warrantee.)repair did not work. the mechanic at Power Nissan wanted to “shotgun” the problem by replacing all the computer modules including the ECU in hopes of finding the solution. Power nissan quoted me another $2200 in repairs so I towed the vehicle home. I took it to Earnheart Nissan who diagnosed the problem as the ignition antitheft failing, inspected wiring (me cost $300 nissan paid zero because no warrantee)then got a code for the ecu. i replaced the ecu for (cost me $1000 Nissan paid zero because no warrantee) and found out the transmission had radiator coolant in it. Nissan agreed to pay half if I pay half of the $4600 repair – no work done as of yet. Earnheart Nissan told me that power Nissan should not have asked me to replace the BMU because there was “no way the BMU could be causing the vehicle not to start”.

I am a car dealer…Even so…this is not right. Somebody dumped their problem on me. Auto Check reveals that the Trans was serviced right before I bought it. It ran fine for about 50 miles. I was on the freeway doing 78 mph on cruise control, all of the sudden the transmission completely dis-engaged, I went into the shoulder and over-corrected. I was able to bring it to a stop, but it was very close. I cannot even imagine if this would have happened to one of my customers. This is a well known problem. Nissan extended the warranty to 80k…mine has 85k. Seems that almost every one with the trans cooler leaks fluid into the trans and fails it. I do not understand how they do not re-call this model year. Just seems very wrong. Thank You

In May of 2010 our car wouldn’t start & towed it to the Nissan dealer. Told it needed ECM to start – was blown didn’t say why; just replaced and charged us $700 to fix. Had an oil change in Aug and had all fluids check everything was to ok. Well it wasn’t. The car went in reverse instead of forward in a parking lot and hit a pole. Thank god could of been a child! Anyway a few day later while driving through a busy intersection the car goes into 1st gear instead of 3rd. We were seconds away from a truck hitting us could of been fatal thank god the other driver had good brakes we’ll never forget the horror! Took it to the Nissan and related to them what has happened. They said there’s bad radiators in the 2005 and some early 2006 Pathfinders that cause coolant to leak into the transmission cause the trans to slip. Our car is out of warranty and they said the repairs would be around 6,700.00 to fix. We called Nissan and they are aware of the problem but they are not recalling these cars for this. I just wanted to know what does it take – a family of 6 to get killed!!! Nissan is only going to recall a part the ECM that goes out because of coolant leak. They need to get these car fixed and we already paid enough – they should correct their mistakes. We have talked to four different transmission places and they all said there no way that should happen to a car five years old and only 98,000 miles on it. Its definitely a defect on Nissans part. Why should we have to pay we bought the car once!!! this is America right. Can someone help or not, what can we do we don’t have $7,000 to fix our car. I have six kids to get around somehow!

Crack in the radiator assembly occurred leading to internal leakage of the engine coolant and shorting out the transmission computer.

This is a safety issue driving home with family late in the evening. Was at a stop sign and when accelerated to go car would not accelerate it appeared to be stuck on 1st gear. Luckily there was no incoming traffic in the interception. If there would have been traffic this issue could have easily caused an accident. Also on the way home on the freeway car would shake when reached over 40 MPH it felt as if we were in a roller coaster at times this occurred about 3 times on our way home. Truck was taken in to our personal mechanic and was informed at that time that there was water from the transmission that had leaked into the transmission. I am now stuck with a 6K bill to replace faulty radiator that caused the transmission to have problems. Transmission will also need to get replaced, contacted Nissan Corporate office submitted a claim and they are refusing to pay for the repair. They claim they extended the mile warranty to 80K but our truck is 35 thousand miles over so they are refusing to repair truck. The issue here is that Nissan knew that they had a faulty radiator and instead of recalling the radiator they extended the warranty knowing that majority of the cars would surpass the 80K miles before they started having problems with the transmission. Sadly there were no signs for us prior to this date that put us a position in which our truck could have been involved in a serious accident.

The car stopped shifting on me while driving and created a very very dangerous situation on a busy street at rush hour, I was forced to have the car towed to local mechanic. My mechanic has identified that the radiator has leaked coolant into the transmission and now must replace both the radiator and transmission.

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Radiator has a defect and cracks and leaks coolant into the transmission. Ruined transmission. Happened while driving down the interstate.

Nissan was aware of the faulty radiator cooler and didn’t inform the public or recall the part, as a result thousands of people have had their transmission destroyed on 2005,2006,2007 model pathfinders. the problem could have been avoided if i would have known about the faulty cooler. also it almost caused me to be in an accident while pulling out in traffic my vehicle would not go, fortunately I wasn’t hit or I would have been t-boned and possibly hurt or killed. the disturbing part is the dealers, and even nissan consumer affairs know about the issue but are not addressing it. help

nissan knew of this problem and did an extended warranty to 80k. on carcomplaints.com, it shows of 82 customers the average time the radiator and tranmission need to be replaced is 85,100. if you have a 2005 and you drive 14 to 15k a year, which is not excessive, this excludes you. there is a class action case and facebook page dedicated to all of us who are stuck. can you help? if they would have recalled the radiators before they ruined the transmission we would not be in ths boat. thank you

Internal radiator transmission oil cooler leak causing the oil to be contaminated with water causing the transmission to fail. First noticed between 40-45 mph.

coolant/tranny oil mixing; causing rough shifting or hesitation when in motion. especially dangerous on highways (interstate). did not get fixed yet – getting estimates for something that I don’t think I need to pay for.

Subject: technical problem with Nissan Pathfinder LE 2005 purchase at Windsor Nissan NJMy wife recently leased a Nissan Pathfinder 2005 LE on January 29th 2005. Since 2 months ago approximately, the Pathfinder started making clinging noise in front every time I was turning right or left. I have tried to troubleshoot the problem before calling my Nissan dealer in West Windsor NJ, I drove in a parking lot turning right and left at different speeds with continuous and turns and with full stops. I wasn

In the AWD (All Wheel Drive) mode, circa 45 mph, brakes abruptly become stiff. The pedal would not go down, maybe for couple of seconds. Stiff as if you try to press the pedal of a car that is not turned on. Pumped a few times until the pedal responded with a fast plunge into braking effectiveness. It happened again few minutes later, but for a shorter time. We had AAA towing the vehicle to Nissan service Dep. They say they have thoroughly checked the problem, but they have not been able to diagnose it, neither to duplicate it. So no repairs or remedies have been done.

Letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent re problems with 2005 nissan pathfinder *tgw the consumer stated radiator fluid leaked into the transmission fluid and caused both to fail. also, about a year ago, the catalytic converter failed. *jb

2005 nissan pathfinder. consumer expresses dissatisfaction relating to defects in engine, transmission and radiator. consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *tgw radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, which eventually caused damaged to the engine and the transmission. the consumer was informed there was a seal on the radiator designed to prevent fluids from mixing together, but obviously the seal failed. *jb

2005 nissan pathfinder le. passenger side airbag weight sensor in the seat does not consistently detect the presence of my wife who is ~120 lbs. it does intermittently detect her as well as our 90 lbs daughter. we consider this to be a serious safety defect. we have contacted nissan corporate and had the car to the dealer twice. nissan corporate will do nothing to fix the defective weight sensor and will not admit that it is malfunctioning. *ak

In the last 4 years i've replaced emissions system brakes rotors air conditioning system exhaust system radiator and transmission. car was vibrating shaking cutting out leaking exhaust fumes and emissions system failed.

Started loosing speed while driving on the interstate with my daughter in the suv with me, so scary. but i managed to coast to the nearest exit roll in time for it to get to 0 on odometer. then had it towed to my home. few days later took to two different auto repair shops(towed to 2nd shop because suv would not go pass 20 and it would just stop once down to 0)who informed me there were transmission issues, final shop said the radiator ruptured causing water, transmission fluids, and etc to all mix which has caused transmission to go bad my options are to rebuild, but another transmission or let the suv go..upongoogling to see if others have or had this problems i'm totally not alone and yes i'm pass the 50,000 n 100,000 range however i still think some etching shouldbe done, being i took n trace very gd care if my suv only allowing nissan to repair and maintenance my suv. i was told to repair this will cost me 3900 plus. i shouldn't have to pay any to be honest but done type if help would be greatly appreciated for not only me but everyone experiencing this issue. *tr

I was stranded in a parking lot because my car would not start. after having it towed to the dealership, i find out it is the "intermix" between the radiator and the transmission. i never received any information about this from nissan, but now understand it was a known and frequent failure - by design. essentially, after 90,000 mile, the car is worthless because of this issue. after paying $5,000 for the repair, i drove off the lot only to have my fuel pump fail. literally, i drove off the lot and the engine began misfiring. unbelievable. *tr

Pathfinder 2005 has only 73,000 miles and now has a problem of cross contamination between transmission and radiator fluids. requires replacement of transmission. very expensive - requires to replace transmission and wash radiator. transmission does not shift properly. problem confirmed by the dealer shop as well as am independent car shop.

My nissan pathfinder 2005 stall and wont acclerate i put a new engine 3500 a new gas pump350 a vale body 2000 now they want put another part 1600

Transmission failure

2005 nissan pathfinder 92,000 , vehicle won't start and had it towed, was told it was due to the radiator leaking into the transmission. after having spent $800 @ vadan nissan, because my car would jerks and stop whilst driving, was told it was a coil problem, and a sensor issue, nothing was ever said to me about this huge problem the 2005 to 2010 pathfinders are having, totally disgusted with nissan.

My vehicle shut off on me when i was driving on highway, after it started to smoke like burning plastic. i took to my mechanic and he checked it out and i was told my raidator brusted in my transmission. it's not drive able at all.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. after the contact placed fuel in the vehicle, the contact restarted the engine and noticed that the fuel gauge indicator on the instrument panel showed empty the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and the contact needed to pay for the repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 92,377. updated 07/11/17*lj *as

Transmission shutters repeatedly while picking up speed. it is increasingly getting worse. now, once the vehicle has been driving awhile- the transmission shifts hard and doesn't want to go past 20 mph once you stop and then go again. it sounds like i am in neutral while trying to accelerate. once it cools, the process starts over.

The coolant leaked into the transmission, destroying my transmission. the leak was caused by a defect in the radiator. the vehicle started shifting hard and several times the vehicle stalled while i driving down the the highway.

Car has experienced leakage from the transmission cooler radiator to the automatic transmission, causing the transmission to fail. we will need to have it rebuilt, which will cost us $4,500+. we may also need to have the radiator replaced. nissan knew of this problem years ago. they didn't do a recall or issue a service bulletin to owners of these vehicles, which is unconscionable behavior.

2012 nissan repaired radiator; 2005 nissan pathfinder just lost reverse. it has 115,000 miles. nissan should help with replacing reverse. is this under a recall?

Driving and came to a light and the car would not move forward or reverse.

Takata recall i have coolent in my transmission due to radiator failure causing my transmission to slip causing my car to crash into my house in my carport the repair for the transmission is $3800 and i'm on a fix income

Purchased a used 2005 nissan pathfinder. had the vehicle about 2 years. driving home one day the vehicle started to loose power as the rpm's started to spike. we had to pull off the road in a very unsafe spot because the car could no longer move. there were no warning signs of the transmission failing. we had the vehicle towed. with a quick glance into the coolant tank, seems to have a mixture of coolant and transmission fluid. repair cost are estimated from 2500 - 5,000+. something needs to be done about this problem.

I have problems with catalic converter

Transmission failure on interstate had to be towed home 50 miles

I took my 2005 nissan pathfinder into the shop because it was having trouble shifting gears at highway speeds. i later learned the bad news that the hoses in the radiator have failed causing coolant to cross contaminate and mix with transmission fluid producing a toxic sludge that ruins the radiator as well as the transmission. i was told that $4,000 later i would need a new radiator, new transmission and new hoses. the service technician also told me that this problem is very common in 05-06 pathfinders. after going home a quick google search revealed that tens of thousands of cars have actually dealth with this problem and there was a lawsuit brought against nissan for these problems. unfortunately i never knew of such a lawsuit and now that i have the very problem it's too late to do anything about it. that type of service by companies for selling faulty products to their consumers is really too sad.

I needed to change all sensors because check engine light and the dvd and slip light stayed on.now it will not start all the time and if it does it will die in the middle of traffic.it had to be towed to dealer.

Radiator coolant leaked into the transmission resulting in transmission failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving in a parking lot at 5 mph, the front driver and passenger side air bags and the third row side curtain air bags inadvertently deployed without warning. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 144,000.

8/31/2016 - check engine light came on during normal driving, i brought it to my local mechanic for inspection which showed the transmission has failed. this is due to the radiator and transmission intermix problem is how nissan notes it and validated by my call to the local nissan dealer. the car is outside the nissan extended warranty period for this issue which is 10 years but well under the 100,000 miles as it has 80k miles at time of event. nissan is unable to offer any financial assistance so the out of pocket cost to repair ($5-$6k) makes it not worth the repair so i'm stuck with a car that to date i have maintained very well. there was not warning signs and i am sure this problem has been going on for some time as it does not happen overnight. very disappointing that nissan does not take ownership of the problem that has plagued hundreds of nissan pathfinder owners.

Our 2005 pathfinder lost all power while driving on a local highway in our town to take our daughter to school. it has an automatic transmission and would not change out of first gear. we live up on a slight hill, and it honestly felt like i was pulling a semi behind my vehicle just to get it back home without requiring a tow. needless to say we had to keep both of our children home from school that day because this is the only vehicle we own. it angers me that nissan refuses to make a recall on this issue!! this transmission issue has caused us to be without a vehicle for almost a month now!! it's not always easy to find people that are willing to help you out long term!! this is a huge inconvenience to our family, & we don't have the money to pay out of pocket to get this fixed. a local mechanic near where we live said he has seen this issue tons of times, and has fixed numerous amounts of nissan vehicles due to the crack that causes the antifreeze & transmission fluids to combine and mess up everything in the transmission over time. with this being an issue on nissan's part, i feel that they should pay to have the problem resolved!!! my husband is out of work due to an injury and will be out for an undetermined amount of time. i work part time at a local bbq restaurant in our town, and don't bring home very much each week. i pray the corporation will do the right thing and finally recall all the vehicles affected by this. $3500 dollars is the best we can find & when it gets fixed, the person we have spoke with said they will bypass the radiator when the transmission gets reinstalled making sure we never have this problem ever again!!!! sadly we don't have the money for the repairs or i would not be making this complaint. if anyone knows of any information that i don't know of please let me know!!! i am desperate to get my vehicle back!!! we have no one to help. thx

While pulling onto a busy highway my transmission malfunctioned and gears wouldn't shift properly. i barely avoided an accident. we contacted our local dealership & transmission shops to find out that tons of other people are having the same problem. the radiator hose/connection gets leak & radiator fluid is sent into transmission which corroded gears making the transmission slip or not function. we have spoken to nissan usa themselves and got no where. i'm disgusteded that this is not a recall and people aren't being notified of this issue in 2005-2010 pathfinder, frontier, &xterra. i have also had the frontier. never once was i told that after or before my warranty went out that this specific part would malfunction. i'm continually told it's my fault for not getting extended warranty. i did have an extended warranty, but the issue at hand is one specific malfunctioning part not the age or warranty of my vehicle. this is complete disregard for human life and they said "sorry for the inconvenience." we also can't be included in the class action lawsuit because we are out of warranty. i really fail to see why this is not a recall instead of warranty. do research and find that not only in my area but all over the usa people are having the same exact malfunction of the same exact part.. this should be a recall because i wouldn't have spent $5000 extra for an extended warranty if this would happen no matter what..

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the radiator failed and caused coolant to penetrate the transmission. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the manufacturer warranted radiator replacement performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. the radiator coolant penetrated the transmission and caused the engine to overheat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Vehicle would barely pull out in drive, just stopped pulling. checked fluid in transmission and its a milky color. radiator coolant is milky brown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving 25 mph, a burning odor emitted from the vents. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 134,000. updated 12/01/16*lj *tr

The radiator cracked where the transmission line runs through it. this caused the tranny fluid and coolant to mix and ruin the transmission. i noticed a severe vibration at 40-60 mph which almost caused me to get into an accident. these are very dangerous to drive on the highway with this issue and may lead to severe accidents. the radiator and transmission should be recalled.

Coolant mixed with the transmission fluid causing catastrophic failure.after researching the issue,there are thousands upon thousands of the same problem occurring which could possibly be life threatening in certain instances...the transmission failed while driving on the interstate the first time 3 years ago. and has now happened again this morning getting on the entrance ramp to the highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the transmission was slow to engage and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle over 50 mph. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

On 2-4-2017 my timing chain system began making a loud raddling noise

Takata recall

The vehicle was making a high-pitched noise during acceleration @ apprx. 2000 rpms. additionally, i had recently noticed sluggish and uneven acceleration. upon taking it to the dealer, i was informed that there was a problem with the inner timing chain and tension guide/shoe, a worn drive belt and drive belt tensioner, and a stuck fan belt clutch. in addition, i was told that there is also potential damage to the inner timing cover. nissan is aware that there is a defect with the timing chain and tension guide/shoe. the defect could cause the timing chains to slip - which would lead to immediate engine damage - and create a potentially dangerous situation in traffic. in addition, the faulty part could cause other engine issues (like the ones reported).

Al encender el carro y calentar para salir el vehÍculo enciende una luz y en marcha el solo se apaga en medio de las calles o carreteras. los mecanismos lo chequeo y junto al servicio de seguro ellos sacaron la conclusiÓn la transmisiÓn calienta los cables que van al motor que esto es un problema de fÁbrica y por esto yo tuve que rebeldÍa la transmisiÓn por $4.000.00 y el seguro me aumento de $1000s a $ 4000s. no puedo usa mi carro que pague $20.000. fui al diler de la nissan y ellos me dijeron tengo que pagar $165.00 para empezar y despuÉs me dirÁn e cuanto me cuenta el total del arreglo. no obstante con el diagnÓstico del ingeniero de mecÁnica del seguro state farm y los 3 mecanismos que estuvieron en arreglo 1 de motor y elÉctrico y transmisiÓn. he gastado mucho dinero y no pueden hacer nada ni usar mi vehiculo. en que ustedes me pueden ayudar por amor a dios?

Over heats, coolent leaked into transmission causing transmission to go out

Started up drove fine then when i stopped it would not accelerate. turned off went through gears couple times and had to do that 3 times before it would accelerate and shift. i drove 50 miles home next day it did same thing after driving 1/2 mile. goes into reverse but will not go over 5 miles per hour moving forward.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the rpms accelerated and the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt, but the gears failed to shift. the vehicle was towed home. it was diagnosed that the transmission was flooded with water and the radiator needed to be replaced. the radiator was replaced, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 179,000.

At almost 70,000 miles, i started getting a vibration when accelerating at or above 40 mph. i was told by the nissan dealership that it was coolant intermixed in the radiator and transmission and they needed to be replaced at a cost of $6800. nissan knew about this problem back in 2007 and didn't notify owners. not happy!

Radiator coolant leaked into the transmission rendering useless. corroded and destroyed whole interior of transmission .

Vehicle cuts off while driving and also from time to time, will hesitate or refuse to crank/start. noticed a recall in 2010 for ecm, which is documented to have been repaired in 2014. however these exact same issues are taking place with the vehicle now in 2020, does this mean the repair was completed with yet another faulty ecm. this vehicle places my family in danger while driving.

Vehicle started to smoke, then caught on fire. total loss 7/12/2020. not an accident. vehicle just caught on fire while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that there was a leak underneath the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. the contact was informed that the was coming from the brake lines. the contact was also informed that the brake fluid leak damaged the battery. the mechanic repaired brake line and replaced the battery however, the failure recurred with the battery. the vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the second failure. the vehicle was then towed to anderson nissan (3842 az-95, lake havasu city, az 86404) who diagnosed the vehicle with a loose electrical connection with the battery relay. the vehicle was repaired and returned to the contact however, the failure recurred the next day. the contact had the battery replaced once again however, the battery failed for the third time. the contact had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer where they discovered a defective radiator which caused fluid to leak into the transmission. the vehicle was then diagnosed with engine failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact was informed that the driver’s side rear control arm was severely corroded. the contact stated that while reversing the vehicle there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear suspension. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 178,000.

I has to replace the 2 gaskets on the oil galley gasket in the timing cover. it coat me over 1000 dollars and i had a 2005 nissan xterra that had 5he same problem and it cost be thousands to fix and i had to junk it because it smoked so much then valve train got f ried..

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while the vehicle was at a stop sign with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated forward into traffic and suddenly stopped. the maintenance, 4wd, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. also, the gear shifter symbols were blank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission fluid had a burning odor. the transmission was replaced, but the failure recurred two days later. additionally, while driving 35 mph, the vehicle became stuck in first gear. the vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 131,000.

Timing chain failed was at home in driveway and it failed

Another car stopped quickly in front of me. i hit the brakes and the pedal went directly to the floor and i hit the car in front of me. upon inspection after the accident i saw that both bolts holding the master cylinder to the vacuum canister were broken, (pulled apart).

Radiator internally failed causing fluids to mix. coolant was run through the transmission causing it to fail.

I bought the vehicle having no idea of this issue, i didn’t investigate because this is our 7th nissan and they have been good cars. i was driving 75 mph to work at rush hour and the trans started letting loose and shuddering so bad i had to pull over onto the should and that’s just as safe as driving this thing. paid a lot of money to have it sitting in the driveway. but everyone that asks why i tell them because nissan doesn’t care about their loyal customers. we intended for our 14 y/o to drive it but no way in the world would i let that happen

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving various speeds, the vehicle would shut off and fail to immediately restart on several occasions. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer (melloy nissan, 7707 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87110, (505) 545-6420) for a routine oil change and inquired about failures with the transmission; however, the dealer found no failures. the contact stated that the vehicle's transmission malfunctioned and would not shift gears. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the radiator was cracked and the fluid seeped into the transmission fluid. the repair cost would exceed $5,000. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 81,957.

My 2005 nissan pathfinder started stalling while i was driving down the road. this often happened on busy streets and in busy intersections. i would have to put the car in neutral, turn the ignition, and then put the car back in drive. sometimes i would have to repeat this process several times. i have a 4 year old child, and this was very dangerous for us. i took the car to heritage nissan for a diagnosis and was charged $115 to be told that my antifreeze had mixed with my transmission fluid causing my transmission to fail. i then learned that this problem happened because of a faulty radiator used by nissan in several of their vehicles, one being my pathfinder. nissan has refused to issue a safety recall, even though there is a very obvious safety concern at hand. heritage nissan quoted me a starting price of $5000 for the repairs needed. repairs that are needed because of the faulty radiator used by nissan. of course, my car was out of warranty, and nissan is aware that the radiator can fail out of mileage range of their warranty. i am now a single mom without a vehicle, partly to nissan's negligence.

Complete loss power and transmission problems shop, the diagnose was a failed transmission fluid cooler integrated into the radiator that allowed engine coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid. the vehicle did not report any warning signs before the failures other than a sudden loss of ability to move the vehicle. my pathfinder is 2005 with only 81000 because i am in the military and i did not drive it, and i have no report of a recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the digital fuel gauge displayed the incorrect fuel mileage. as a result, the vehicle completely shut off due to no fuel being inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

My vehicle was recently diagnosed stating that the radiator had leaked fluid into the transmission and it would cost $6,200 to repair. my vehicle has 85,000 miles. i was never made aware of the extended warranty when i could have had it checked (the dealership did replace the transmission fluid once so the issue should have been taken care of then when it was under warranty). there is a vibration when the rpms settle around 1000-1500 after the vehicle has warmed up. it is intermittent, but was diagnosed by the nissan dealer mechanic as the issue.

Purchased vehicle in 2005. in 2017 took to dealership with problem of loss of power to transmission on freeway while my daughter needed to pull over due to problem. problem of noise in engine timing belt was also told of at dealership. with extended warranty of 10yrs./100,000mi. they said they were not liable & needed $6971.28 to repair. vehicle had 80,825 miles on it but was two years out of coverage. after finding out in 2013 a lawsuit was filed by mendelsohn and mazie slater katz & freeman for known defect to nissan, problem was never contacted to me for some reason? was just informed by falco v. nissan notice administrator to file paperwork on known problem with engine timing belt for possible 20% return of payment made to repair of defective tensioner assembly. why four years ago was i not informed of radiator leak causing possible damage to vehicle & possible injury to driver?

Nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section> 10v-517 recall date: october 28, 2010 manufacturer recall number: pc068 summary: the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. the ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ecm relay contact due to arcing. safety risk: this could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash. remedy: dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly.

Transmission started slipping. when i took my vehicle to the dealership, radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission causing me to have to replace not only the transmission but the radiator, hoses, etc.

The issues with the vehicle began at 133834 miles. when driving, at times it would vibrate out of nowhere. after a stop, it would shift up hard or fail to downshift and then hit hard when it finally would go in to gear. once i took it in to a mechanic, the following codes came up: p1731 - 1st gear logic error, p0430- cat efficiency bank 2, p0455- evap system leak large. the recommendation was "tear down". in the end, i had to replace my: transmission, radiator, torque converter, valve body, valve body solenoids, catalytic converter bank 2, exhaust gaskets, oil pressure sensor, and oxygen sensor. with a total cost of $4,824.65. i will upload the services my nissan pathfinder had to have.

Radiator fluid has leaked into the transmission, compromising the integrity of the transmission. i feel a shudder when the transmission hits 40 mph - 60 mph.

Transmission went out while with 2 small children in the suv. i had only had the suv for 4-6 months. transmission was repaired by dealer service department . shortly after the radiator needed repair. it was repaired, and nissan helped with partial cost. recently (02/19/2018)transmission went out again while yielding in a busy intersection to go on the highway. transmission went out a second time on 02/22/2018 again. i was stopped at a light, the light turned green and i began to push on the gas to make a left hand turn in a busy intersection and once again, the suv only coasted. i took the vehicle to nissan service department, paid 110.00 for a diagnostic test and was informed once again the transmission needs to be replaced. a 6,000.00$ job. the transmission has only been about 4-5 years old presently. i am out of a vehicle.

My nissan cranks but don't start, don't know was wrong.

Known to nissan corp, a design defect makes the engine radiator rust and leak into the transmission. my car has always been properly maintained and i jus took it to perform the 90,000 miles service. coolant fluid was found in the transmission oil and dealer quoted me $6,884.59. after a class action lawsuit i just learned about, nissan has extended the warranty with partial copay up to 10years/100,000 miles whichever comes first. my vehicle is now out of warranty. this is something unacceptable and nissan should be held accountable and fix it for free for life.

Coolant damage transmission. the car lost power in motion

I drive the car and park and then when i go to start the car again it doesn't start so i have to call a tow company to get a jump to start the car and starts right up. i have taken to nissan many times and they said nothing is wrong with the car. i have been stranded many times in the middle of the night.i got stuck the last time and it was far so i had to leave it at a family members house. this has been an on going problem and nissan does not honor their manufacture warranty and also the extended warranty i had. i would like nissan to buy back my car because i can't even sell it like this and i need a car to get around i'm disabled also. i'm totally discussed with nissan.

Will not go over 30mph...runs and idles fine but cuts out and bucks around at 1500 rpm ... will not come out of limp mode

Was sitting at a red light on the way to work. light turns green tries to accelerate and hardly anything happens besides a whining noise. radiator fluid has leaked into transmission fluid causing a milkshake like fluid mix. now nissan dealer wants me to replace radiator, and transmission on my on dime. i have seen several forums where this has been the case. now nissan has not recalled this vehicle for any safety fixes of the nature.

I started having trouble with my car exceeding as i would push the gas petal. this started happening around 140,000 miles on the vehicle. i took in to a mechanic who stated that it may be the radiator. i purchased a new radiator and as he put it in he said it looked as if the fluids were mixed. i put all new fluids in the car. still i couldn't get the car to exceed past 30 mph. i parked the car because of the cost in repair. i finally took it to the nissan dealer who confirmed that it was my transmission that was gone in the car.

My engine stops while in motion. i was driving on the interstate at a speed of 60 and all of a sudden my truck just looses power, the dashboard turned off and speed started to lower i pushed on the gas and it wouldn't respond. i was able to steer to the shoulder, my emergency lights wouldn't even turn on. as i was calling my husband all of a sudden it turned on on it's on. it was a horrible experience. there was a recall they fix back on 2011 dealing with the ecm relay. i called viva nissan on zaragoza located in el paso, tx and the girl wouldn't help she told me to call 1800nissan1.

Without any warning and sporadically as i am driving the vehicle it will jerk and then shut off, leaving me with no control over the steering or brakes. sometimes it will be hard to start but will eventually start and this is also a random occurance. my main concern is it shutting off while driving and leaving me with no control.

Takata recall im writting this complaint in regards to my 2005 nissan pathfinder se. on 10/2/2017 my vehicle gave me some issues of not wanting to turn on. after talking to several mechanics and all giving me the same diagnosis and advising me to take it to town north nissan in austin texas. the service agent (luis cruz) also gave me the same diagnosis (the module ipdm) needed to get changed. they gave me a price on the cost and told me the date my truck would be ready for pick up. my truck was in their shop since 10/25/2017 and they told my my car would be ready 10/31/2017 after 12:30 pm. so i called to get an update so i could pick up my truck. after all this time (luis cruz) told me that my truck actually needed a new transmission. that the transmission fluid and the radiator mixed totally ruining my engine. and that i would have to pay ($5,900) to fix it. i did some research and came across and article that says that the nccc has received several complaints in regards to the same issue with the same vehicle i have. i need some help on how to approach nissan in regards to this problem. because if this is something that nissan really knew about they have to be liable for the repairs of my car. please help.... my # 512-785-4978 website i got the recall from : https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles/recall-for-nissan-transmission-failure-nccc-petitions-for-radiator-defect-investigation.html?gclid=cj0kcqjw4expbrctarisadvojy0qvvhemtvwk-apd5aagnodqa67jzei9nlymkng8-wx2ohtwua2x4maau97ealw_wcb

Traqnsmittion oil in coolant had to have shop flush out raiadiator and coolant system and replace oil cooler transmition seems to be sliping

Fuel gauge is faulty. fuel level will read 1/2 full and yet approach empty. the vehicle has run out of gas four times, putting the driver and occupants in a dangerous position.

My vehicle air bag light came on the dashboard over the weekend as i was driving with my family. i contacted my dealer i purchased from to see if a recall existed. they informed me that my vin number was not affected even though other pathfinders did receive a recall. i believe mine should have one as well since this is a safety hazard to me and my family!!!!!

Not sure if this is the right choice but i am filing a complaint about my radiator and transmission w fluids mixing this vehicle has had do many issues i have spent a fortune which i do not have. all i wat is peace of mind knowing i will reach my destination safely. i ask that nissan take responsibilty and recall these defective radiators

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with corrosion of the air bag sensor in the door. the vehicle was not repaired. the mechanic provided the contact with a copy of nhtsa campaign number: 08v690000 (air bags) and informed him to contact a dealer. the dealer (waikem auto family, 3708 lincoln way e, massillon, oh 44646 (330) 478-0281) was contacted and stated that recalls were vin specific. the manufacturer was contacted, but was unsure if the vin was included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 138,000. updated 11/03/17*lj the consumer stated airbag light flashing bought in to mechanic; said it was front driver's side door sensor, said it had a recall (not vin specific). updated 7/16/18*jb *tr

Fuel tank sending unit, shows fuel tank empty when is full

Last winter (dec 2016) my airbag sensor light came on. in march 2017 i was in an accident, where i hit a guardrail head on at 40-50 mph on a highway. the airbags did not deploy.

At 96635 miles my oil light was coming on when the car was not in motion. nissan told me my car needs to have its timing chain replaced which btw supposed to last life of engine. i've read nissan knew about defective parts and was not honorable in doing a recall. whats the point of switching from timing belt to timing chain if i need to change it at the same approximate mileage. its costing me $3000.00 to get it fixed.

When driving about 40 most speed limit it felt as if i was driving on safety strips on the highway like strudder.

Faulty fuel gauge sensor: dte gauge does not reset. engine check light

Car died on me this morning! mechanic said transmission as well as radiator. plus coolant and tranny fluid leaked into each other. something that looks like lawsuits and many others have complained on. dealership wont fix it!

When operating my 2005 nissan pathfinder le the transmission starts to slip at speeds of 40-50 mph in motion on street's and highways.

Water in transmission oil due to bad trans cooler wich is a known problem w/ these vehicles by nissan but was never recalled.

Contamination of transmission fluid on 2005 nissan pathfinder. color of coolant is purple and cloudy in overflow and radiator. transmission has started shuttering between 35 - 45 mph. symptoms began at 130k miles.

Coolant and transmission fluid are mixing! the transmission is starting to skip and the coolant is milky/ creamy looking and i added 3 quarts transmission fluid 7days ago and now have to add more. the coolant is being pushed out of the overflow do to the transmission fluid and coolant mixing together.

I purchased a used 2005 with apprx 134,000 miles. i returned the vehicle the following monday for a cracked radiator. the radiator was replaced. the vehicle continued to have shifting issues. 3 weeks later it was given a diagnosis from a certified nissan service shop as "needing transmission replaces as a result of coolant leaking into the transmission from crack radiator" i was estimated over $7000 worth of repairs because of the radiator cracking and leaking coolant.

I take my car in to nissian regularly and take very good care of it and doesn't have that many miles on in for how long i have owned it. i have been the only owner. just had it serviced in febuary, all was perfect. it started making a awful when i g noise when you step on the gas pedal, turns out the timing chain is out and there has been a recall for some nissian cars for this not all. i called nissian corp and they said since i have no warranty they were not going to help, even though you guys have issued a safety warning (ndtb07-042). there also is a class action lawsuit against nissian for this same problem. it should be a recall for all nissian. cars/trucks.

While driving my 2005 nissan pathfinder off road on april30th 2016, the vehicle abruptly stalled and shut down on the highway, while i was driving with my young children in the vehicle. this was an extreme dangerous life threating scary situation for my children any myself. consequently, i was forced to get he vehicle towed and was informed by the mechanic, the transmission has failed and no longer is operative, even though the transmission has and continued to be properly maintained prior to the transmission failing incident on april 30th, 2016.

We bought this suv back in 2005 from my local nissan dealer. there have been other issues like a faulty pedal which back on that date when it failed, it almost made me crash. they did fix that problem at my expense since they stated i was not covered by the warranty. now, my car is 10 years old with 90k miles and the transmission just died while driving to my relatives wedding. i did the regular trans fluid service and a few hours later the transmission failed. i took it back to nissan to get it checked. they want me to pay over $5,000.00 for a new transmission. i asked them why the transmission failed at only 90k miles. they did not give me any specific explanation as to why this happened. they only stated that "this type of pathfinders have had a lot of problems" and that was it. i asked if there was any recall regarding this issue, the guy said no. i am left with no other choice than to pay the 5 grand to get my car fixed. they should not be selling faulty cars to consumers!!! i will never buy a nissan vehicle ever again!

The dreaded coolant leakage from a faulty oil cooler causes failure of transmission and radiator.

Transmission

Vehicle has service engine light came on. vehicle would not shift gears properly while in traffic and occur sporadically. diagnostic code revealed p1754 a known issue with transmission and radiator.

2005 pathfinder drives great at lower speeds, but occasionally sounds and feels like i'm going over rumble strips at speeds higher than 40 mph. took it to nissan and was told that we have the well known issue where the radiator cracks and leaks into the transmission, ruining both. the car has 95,000 miles on it and nissan will do nothing to help. the nissan dealership wanted $6,500 to fix. now i'm reading that this could have been avoided with a work around. this should have been recalled, or at the very least, information given about the work around to fix prior to the trans going out.

2005 nissan pathfinder, vehicle rolled and the air bags did not deploy. *bf according to the complaint, the driver was thrown from the vehicle, which resulted in her death. *jb updated 12/04/17 *bf *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle vibrated roughly. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving 50 mph, the fuel gage indicator failed to display the correct fuel level. the vehicle slowed down and was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer diagnosed that the fuel system storage failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

My daughter took our baby to the daycare and was on the highway in the bitter cold in ohio as she ran out gas. she called aaa who showed 2 hours later. in the meantime she was without any heat on the highway in12 temp. although the gauge showed 1/2 of tank of gas, the car was empty. i bought the car with my to nj counting the miles so i would not ran out of gas. i had it fixed at the windsor nissan. they did an excellent job. the problem is that i paid $500+ for a problem that was recalled. this has been published even by the us department of transportation. the national highway traffic safety admin. wrote a letter (i can provide) on march 3 2010, informing nissan of the danger of this issue. the ref number is 10v-075 subject fuel system gasoline storage auxiliary tank. the letter goes to explain the issue which covers my car and says "this could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. another ref number regarding the nissan fuel gasoline system number- 10v-075000, and another service bulletin ntb-07-069c, all with the same issue about the gauge being faulty and reading that the car has gas when it doesn't. my daughter was lucky that she had just dropped off the baby and when the car ran out of gas she was able to pull to the side without any accident. however, being put through the experience of being in ohio in winter without heat in a cold car for 2 hours is unforgivable!! although, i called headquarter several times, they acted like they did not not anything about this issue and refused to refund my money back. i have all the services bulletin and will be more then happy to share, although nissan can call us department of transportation. the national highway traffic safety administration.product_or_service: had work done to fuel system. i filled a complaint with the bbb#91355526 for nothing. pls help!!

The coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission in turned destroying the transmission. shorted the safety feature in the transmission to where it would not start. i was still making payments on the vechicle when this happened. nissan told me that it was a 100k and there was nothing they could do about it. i ruined my credit and 2 years later i am still having my check garnished for this horrible recall.. they repoed the vehicle and sold it for scrap and left me holding the bill because i could afford a $7000 fix!!! someone needs to be held accountable for the horrible recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 60 mph, the front driver side curtain air bag inadvertently deployed. after the failure occurred, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven with caution to the destination. there was one injry that did not require medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Approx. 1 year ago i noticed that my engine coolant had trans fluid in it so i looked online and found the extended warranty. i then took the pathfinder into hamilton nissan in hagerstown md. they replaced the radiator and installed a rebuilt transmission. about 3 weeks ago i noticed that the pathfinder was not shifting into overdrive. now the transmission will not shift into overdrive and now slips in and out of 2nd and 3rd gear. this is very dangerous. i was almost t-boned this morning because the pathfinder would not go into gear while the trans was in drive, which is why i am submitting this complaint.

Transmission was damaged due to coolant leaking in from a cracked radiator

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving 40 mph, there was an abnormal vibration to the vehicle. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. the contact was informed that the radiator, transmission, and transmission cooling lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 92,000. the vin was not available.

Car stalled while driving on interstate almost causing a crash. dealer says it was camshaft and crank sensors charged me $609.00 to repair. car had only 86,261 miles and should not have electrical problems. no recall on something that can cause car to shut off? currently having to get the fuel tank pressure sensor replaced costing another $250 not including installation. current mileage is only 106k.

Ecm replaced under recall. radiator/transmission replaced @ 96k miles under "extended warranty." transmission replaced 2nd time 1 year later. transmission hoses replaced twice (during same time period). now - 103k miles - check engine light came on: vias solenoid valve, bank 2 catalytic converter, & oil pressure sensor switch all need replaced (possibly related to ecm relay issue)

Oil pressure dropped while driving due to timing chain tensioners and guide failure. if complete failure had accured, motor could have blown or locked up causing accident.

Transmission failed. design also caused need for new radiator.

Radiator cracked and contaminated the transmission fluid. i had to replace the defective radiator and flush/refill the transmission fluid.

Transmission failure just bought truck for about 3 months for daughter never drove it first putting on the highway truck stop moving in the middle of traffic in the fast lane cause two accident get it pull home then found out its the transmission an alot of people having the same problem once it cools off it will drive till the transmission gets hot then it stops working again

Cooling leaks into transmission causing vehicles to stall which can cause crash. nissan america advise they all are aware of problem. had no resolution advised the would repair for $3000. the vehicle hesitate when pressing the gas

Transmission radiator ruptured. coolant flooded transmission and destroyed transmission. this ruptured occurred while vehicle was in motion traveling on interstate.

On 12/11/2015 at approximately 6:00 pm, i was driving down a city street when my vehicle's engine shut off as i was driving at approximately 35 miles per hour. the brakes locked and i had to force the gear stick into park in the far left turning lane and nearly ran through a red light. i tried to start the vehicle and the engine stalled for about 40 seconds before re-starting. after i got the vehicle started, the "vdc off" and "slip" lights came on. the warning lights are still one and the engine has been skipping. this is the 3rd time in the past 2 weeks that i have been driving and the vehicle has just shut off. the other two shutoffs happened on highways while driving at night and approximately 60 miles per hour.

Radiator leaked into transmission. causing transmission failure. also something went wrong and now they say there is something wrong with the seat that causes the passenger airbag not to work.

The vehicle will at times not accelerate from a stop light, or will feel like it is laboring and barely move. the shop retrieved codes p1754 and p0744, and cleared codes, which returned in short order. this condition can occur when making a left turn, or where we live, strand the car on a railroad crossing (we have had 2 young ladies killed at rail crossings in the last 2 years here). when a driver expects the vehicle to accelerate, and instead it flounders, the results can absolutely be deadly. the car has had the radiator replaced (a known defective part causing costly damage), but the transmission is now being fingered as the culprit after cross contamination of coolant and trans fluid alters the transmission function to be erratic. ours is not an isolated case, and it seems like it is becoming increasingly typical for a manufacturer to cover-up known defects even when life and death safety concerns are obvious. the suggested remedy is a very expensive transmission replacement, costing thousands more than on other vehicles. this is not acceptable. please help.

As i was driving on interstate 24 with a lot of traffic,i was running the speed limit about 75mph and suddenly it just turn off.my steering wheel lock up and i didn't had no control of the vehicle .me and my family was terrifying about the situation we was going threw.but we was lucky nothing happen to us.its not the first time it happen it done it a few times before.i took it to the dealer ship but they say that its not showing any codes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to downshift independently and caused the vehicle to lose power. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on previous occasions when attempting to make turns. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and radiator failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

The radiator cooling system leaked into my transmission and caused it to stop working so i need to replace it at a cost of $5400 for transmission and radiator is $1000. i was in motion when i first felt a trimmer every now and then for about 3 weeks then it got worst at any speed or surface and places. nissan will not help me on this because it has 120497 miles on it. i explained to nissan if they had sent out notice about this i would have gotten my car fixed before now. i can not get anyone to help me on this. i have read on the internet that i am not alone on this situation. can anyone help. i have bought several new nissans but i will buy no more and i really loved my pathfinder.

Apparently there was a known issue regarding a radiator leaking fluid into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. i bought my vehicle a year ago with 117k miles and no one bothered to mention the issue to me. i did buy the extended warranty, but according to them, i'm out of luck because the warranty doesn't cover the radiator and the warranty doesn't cover "corrosion". i am disgusted by the way i've been treated and i feel like i've been scammed

Good day! my name is [xxx] and i am writing regarding a potential lethal incident that happened to me while driving my 2005 nissan pathfinder. during my lunch break on monday, november 16, 2015 approximately 12:30pm, i was waiting (with my foot on the brake pedal and no inkling of a problem) to pull into a parking spot in a plaza parking lot. when i went to proceed into the parking space, my foot went all the way down to the floor and i hit the parked car in front of me. there was a lady who came to check on me, she was the car next to me on the right who had her door open and i was waiting on in order to pull into the desired parking spot. when i got out of my truck to assess the damages we both discovered at that time the whole brake arm had come detached and was lying on my driver floor! please see attached photo. i am inquiring to any product liabilities and any other potential detrimental threats of this nature to any other nissan owners. currently the automobile is at the dealer's. i do not feel safe in a automobile that the brake falls off and have many reservations about even getting this truck repaired. any assistance in getting any resolution to this matter is greatly appreciated. my contact info is as follows: [xxx] sincerest gratitude. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired several times, however the failure was persistent. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while at an idle position, the vehicle shook and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the contact was a certified mechanic and was able to determine that the transmission was damaged because of contamination of the engine coolant that seeped through a cracked at the line and contaminated the radiator. the entire transmission would need to be repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were both made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 142,741. updated 02/12/16*lj *js

Drove vehicle out of parking lot and lost power in transmission. transmission was damaged by coolant contamination from a cracked transmission line in the radiator. resulted in a $6000+ repair at local repair shop

There is a leak in my radiator which as gone into my transmission rendering it inoperable. mechanics recommend to replace the entire transmission due to this massive design flaw nissan has been well aware of for years. ...updated 12/03/15 *bf i've spoken with my nissan dealer as well as the dealer that looked over the car when i purchased it and both said it’s a massive problem and customers have no way of knowing if or when it could occur, and therefore no way of preventing it. i understand the north carolina consumer council filed a petition back in 2012 and that the complaint volume has been tremendous on this issue. i hope the nhtsa comes to the conclusion that this part should have been recalled. i have no family vehicle now and cannot afford to pay $7500 for a new transmission, that had no issues at all until the defective radiator got a hole. thank you *tr

Coolant and transmission fluid mixed and caused the car to shake and not accelerate. this was a recall item and by the time it happened at 79k miles the dealer would only cover half. i had to pay $2500 for a repair that they new was defected. i was driving on a major highway and the car stalled and i had to put flashers on to keep cars from hitting me. this is a safety issue for anyone who still owns this truck. i now have another $750 bill to repair the fuel sending unit that went out after recall mileage expired. they know it's a problem and should fix it when it happens.

Transmission failed. slipping.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving at a low speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. the engine's rpms increased and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Issues with the transmission. began with radiator issues. come to find out, there has been many issues with coolant mixing into places it shouldn't. then the torque converter went out, and now the safety neutral switch and valve body. very short engineering and problem after problem obviously known to nissan but no recalls reported.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the service engine warning light flashed and remained illuminated. the vehicle was inspected where it was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 218,000.

After receiving a complimentary multi-point inspection from the local nissan dealership, my wife told me that on the way home that the transmission seemed to not want to shift properly. went to check transmission fluid and found that the dipstick is locked into place. did some quick research to find out how to check fluid level and then found out about issue with nissan pathfinders radiators having a problem with leaking coolant into the transmission cooling system. checked radiator and found frothing foam on the inside of the pressure cap indicating that the radiator had failed. contacted dealership and asked them why the section of the inspection for the cooling system and transmission system were checked as "ok". did not receive an answer. also, we were never notified by nissan about the issue with radiator in our nissan. the vehicle is currently parked since the dealership said it would cost up to $3000 dollars in repairs under the agreement reached. i do not understand why this was not a recall. this situation could of caused a catastrophic failure of the transmission at speed while driving or catastrophic failure of the engine because of lack of cooling causing the engine to seize up at speed while driving.

As i began to pull out at an intersection on my way to work i stepped on the gas and my car was barely moving. i nearly got hit by another driver. i called the dealer from which i purchased this vehicle 16 months ago and had it taken to them. they called me with the news that the radiator coolant had leaked into the transmission and caused damage to both parts, therefore both are needing to be replaced. given the fact that i recently purchased this vehicle and now have to put $5,200 into a fix that should not have occurred i am at a complete loss. i still owe $7,000+ on this vehicle's loan. i feel that nissan should be responsible for it's faulty manufacturing, however i also feel that the dealer should be held partially responsible as well. i have 4 children and we take this vehicle on vacation, i cannot imagine what would have happened if any one of them would have been in the vehicle with me at the time of this. i am in contact with an attorney and with nissan, but the dealer will not take any responsibility for selling me this vehicle without truly correcting the problems that were existent.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into fourth gear, there was an abnormal noise, and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

As i was driving and leaving the parking lot on to a busy intersection my car would not move as i stepped on the gas. thankfully the cars behind me weren't going to fast so i was able to make it home finally at a speed of 20 mph. the car will not go into gear. we recently took our car into aamco and they told us it the engine coolant had been leaking into the transmission and there is damage to the transmission. i researched the problem and realized what happened to so many people has happened to me. nissan wants me to take the car to their dealership and pay $125.00 for an estimate. i explained aamco did the estimate for free but nissan doesn't want to hear about that. now the car is sitting in my garage since july. $3500.00 for repairs is almost impossible at this time. nissan needs to take care of this problem. i was never notified about any problems with this car. but i did receive my mail when they knew i was due for an oil change. my car is a 2005 and i have 100,055 miles. payments were made on time always for this car and i paid it in off in full in 2010. the least nissan can do is take care of this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. the contact mentioned that the vehicle jerked before resuming acceleration. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid leaked into the radiator and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

The vehicle does not always go into gear from a starting position, or from one gear to the next. also, it will suddenly lurch into gear. it's a consistent issue that happens every time the car is driven. i took the vehicle in for an inspection and was told it was an issue with the coolant leaking into the transmission and vice versa. i researched the issue and discovered that it had been reported to the nhtsa and is under investigation.

Never buy nissan again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my 2005 pathfinder the trans cooler has started showing signs of failure. radiator/transmission

I have submitted a previous complaint about the transmission failing as a result of a radiator leak into the transmission. the car was repaired and running fine however a new problem emerged, that is a result of the same radiator leak. my transmission control module failed on my wife while she was driving it. this is directly related to the radiator leak as there was coolant in the computer module. she was stopped at a stoplight on a busy freeway and suddenly could not move the vehicle. it created a huge safety issue for her and my sons. the repairs have now exceeded $5000.00.

The vehiccle has transmission and radiator problem as diagnoised by the nissan dealer technicia. nissan knows about this issue with this models and they have to fix this issue as it is originated at the time of manufacturing process. its a production defect and nissan has to fix this.

The vehicle has had all sorts of issues starting with the brakes when one brake shoe totally disintegrated and evidently ruptured brake lines at around 61,000 miles. new brake replacement almost $900. since that time (the vehicle now has 75000 miles) the transmission has continually slipped, the gas gauges and all other gauges work intermittently, and the emissions test last month showed possible catalytic converter issues (there are evidently two). when taken in for service the service technician suggested i get rid of the vehicle because it was notorious for cross contamination of coolant and transmission fluid. continuing to drive it would eventually destroy the transmission, and even now may have permanent damage. when contacting nissan about possible recalls and the supposed settled class action lawsuit concerning the transmission contamination, i was told i would need documentation of all service done to the vehicle to receive $800 toward the necessary $3800 repair cost just for the contamination leak. if anyone is considering purchasing this or any other nissan product, i would avoid it at all cost.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal vibrated when it was depressed. the contact heard an abnormal noise that came from the transmission. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the suspension needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to respond when depressing the accelerator pedal and an abnormal noise was present coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve body failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned that the transmission was previously replaced in august of 2014. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 90,000.

When i went to put gas in my car, after i got in and started the car the gas gage went all the way to empty and stopped working all together. i couldn't tell how much gas i had in the car and the service engine light was blinking. after about 5 hours it all went back to normal until i put gas in the car again and it did it all over again but this time never started working again. i have been reading on line all the other nissian said with the exact same problem and there are hundreds of them with the exact same issue and the repair is over $700.00. too many cars affected with the same issue and you can't drive around not knowing how much gas is in your car they need to do a recall and help pay that huge expense!

The timing chain had to be replaced at 65k miles. it cost $1200 and it's a common nissan problem.

The radiator leaked into the transmission causing catastrophic transmission failure.

My transmission failed due to a leak in the radiator. i am beyond upset. no way this should have happened. this car is cared for perfectly. my transmission shop estimates the cost will be over $3000. transmission shop told me this is a very common problem with this make and model.

Transmission fluid coolant line failed in radiator causing coolant and transmission fluid to mix and destroy the transmission

Vehicle had trouble picking up speed after stopping which is dangerous when crossing traffic. vehicle stalled and had to cool off before restarting. took the vehicle to dealearship and they stated that it was a common flaw in nissans where the radiator coolant leaked into the transmission due to cracked atf line. they recommended either installing a new transmission or having the transmission rebuilt.

Vehicle had trouble picking up speed after stopping which is dangerous when crossing traffic. vehicle stalled and had to cool off before restarting. took the vehicle to dealearship and they stated into was a common flaw in nissans where the radiator coolant leaked into the transmission due to cracked atf line. they recommended either installing a new transmission or having the transmission rebuilt. they recommened a place to have the transmission rebuilt. picked up the vehical after rebuild on july 1, 2015 and began having the same symptoms on july 7, 2015.

I was driving my 2005 nissian pathfinder when the transmission started smoking and i had a puddle of transmission fluid under the truck. it was a tannish color and milky looking. when towed to nissian the service manager verified it was the coolant leaked into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail.

My car started shuttering when it was trying to change gears and when i took it to the dealership they informed me that the radiator was leaking coolant and it got into the transmission contaminating the transmission therefore i need a new radiator and transmission. i have a power train warranty which covers the transmission but not the radiator and because the radiator was the cause of the transmission going bad the warranty won't pay to replace the transmission either. after investigating this has been a known problem with this year, make and model and people are getting ripped off. if this has been an ongoing problem why wouldn't it have been a recall. i am disgusted with the entire matter and think it needs to be addressed so people don't continue to get ripped off. i am hoping they come through and replace mine for free.

Transmission failure because of radiator blowing out and letting antifreeze mix with transmission fluid

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle jerked and felt as if it would stall without warning. the air bag light also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a nissan dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the air bag failure, but the failure recurred along with the jerking failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

A car ran into our lane made a sudden stop in front of me, to avoid hitting the car i turned to the right and hit a brick building. my air bag deploy on the driver side but not the passenger side. my wife was in the passenger side and she suffered a concussion she had her seatbelt on. her face was badly bruised and is still receiving care.....updated 05-27-15 *bf updated 9/17/2015*js

The vehicle started to make a whining noise under throttle but was not initially identified as a significant problem. it was assumed to be a belt or belt pulley. approximately 2 weeks after the noise started, the timing chain developed a problem and loud rattling noises could be heard from the engine. the sound was a sloppy rattle consistent with a timing chain tensioner or guide broken.

I had the same issue as many others. coolant leaked into the transmission causing hard shifts, and shuttering while accelerating.

Vehicle contained a defective radiator cooler tank that ruptures and forces coolant into the transmission through the cooler lines. when the coolant mixes with transmission fluid it creates a frothy liquid that eats valves, erodes seals and causes corrosion. it’s toxic, irreversible and killed the 5-speed automatic transmission. this problem was listed as the 2nd worst problem on carcomplaints.com's "top vehicle problem trends of 2012". why is this not a recall?!

Transmission cooler attached to radiator cracked causing coolant to leak into the transmission leading to failure to accelerate the vehicle when needed and complete failure of the transmission. *tr

Transmission failed. *tr

Got recall in mail for radiator and transmission recall which we had to pay for?!?! over $2000. to replace the radiator and not even 3 months had gone by and have had the truck to the garage 3 times due to damage from transmission. got in truck to go to work today yup you guessed it transmission is now shot put in drive and doesn't go. totally unfair nissan should have replaced it when the recall came out. why should the consumer pay for there screw up? new transmission $5000. will never buy nissan again and will make sure i tell everyone. so far to date $5000. to try to fix up nissan's mess and then i'm to spend another $5000. on there mistake. ha total bull!!!!! they should have stood by there product and replaced everything at no cost to the owner!!! very unhappy!! *tr

Nissan 112 report (dated 4/20/15) customer claims transmission is not shifting correctly at 40 and 60 mph it is chugging and holding back diagnosis: car needs a trans and rad. there is coolant inside of the trans and there is trans fluid in the rad. they need to repl. rad and transmission and flush out system - est. on repairs would be about $5500 to $6000. *tr

I started having issues with my 2005 nissan pathfinder at approximately 100,000 miles. i first noticed the problem with the heater. when i was parked the truck would not heat up only cold air with come out. next problem was when i would step on the gas pedal the truck would jerk alot and it would vibrate when i would speed up. it was very scary, it actually felt like it was going to cause me to get into an accident, that's how terrible it felt. i took it to the nissan dealer where i bought the truck for them to check it and they immediately knew that the problem was coming from the transmission. the coolant mixed into the radiator causing for that to go bad too. i called the nissan headquarters after finding out that this issue was experienced by so many other owners of 2005 nissan pathfinders. this job cost me over $4000. *tr

Have problem with cooling system leaking into transmission. *tr

Vehicle failed to torque after accelerating and slipped, after i lost control slightly bumped into a parked car. *tr

Timing chain noise. i'll stop by the mechanics shop and they said this is the problem nissan has a lot of issues with the timing chain and it needs to be recalled by nissan.

While driving down to the title department the day after i purchased my newest vehicle i've ever owned i was hit with the sad reality of an untrue man selling me his problem my transmission has antifreeze in the fluid it will drive fine until it heats up and the fluid gets to the transmission it is not safe this should be a recall they no it's a problem and also my seatbelt light for passenger seat even when someone sit in that seat the sensor does not work. *tr

Re: transmission fluid mixed with radiator fluid causing transmission to fail. had to rebuild transmission. i received no notice of the class action lawsuit re: nissan transmission/ radiator leak issues. in september of 2014 my transmission started to fail. i had it looked at by two different shops and they advised a radiator and transmission replacement. this cost me: $5400 out of pocket. i now read that nissan had a class action lawsuit and would cover some cars. my car however, is over 100,000 miles and nissan is not offering any compensation. this is totally unacceptable and i am beyond frustrated with nissan. *tr

Nissan needs to formally recall several vehicles with radiator/ transmission problems. in my case while i was driving my vehicle suddenly came to a stop while i was on the road driving at a speed of 55 mph. my vehicle shut down and i tried to turn on luckily it turned on and began to run again. i pressed on the accelerator it did not run more than 20 mph. i decided to tow my vehicle to a local mechanic to have it diagnosed since i was terrified of it shutting down once again in the middle of the road. my mechanic diagnosed my vehicle and concluded that fluid from the radiator had leaked into the transmission. nonetheless, he expressed to me that this was nothing new he had seen with these vehicles. he told me that he had fixed a couple in just this last year. according to his past clients nissan failed to do anything to correct the problem regardless of the potential hazard. i visited the dealer in which i have purchased the vehicle and explain the service man my concern. he clearly told me that my warranty was over and that the lawsuit against nissan to be reimbursed had ended in 2013. i told him that my vehicle frequently comes to their service center for maintenance and if they were aware of the failure in theses vehicles once they reach their 100,000 miles why did they fail to correct the problem before it occurred. it surprises me that nissan failed to inform any of its consumers of the problem when it was going through a lawsuit. he then proceeded to tell me that he could not help me and referred me to corporate office. i was told i would be called within two days. i received the call back from nissan simply telling me my case was reviewed and they could not do anything due to the fact that my warranty is over. nissan is putting the lives of their consumers in danger and is hiding behind their warranty guidelines to avoid correcting their engineering errors. *tr

This is a engine control module (ecm) issue. my 2005 nissan pathfinder is stalling at low engine speeds, red lights, during rush hour traffic. my vehicle only has 65k miles and has had four (4) ecm replaced. my last one went bad three hours after driving out of a nissan dealership where i spent $1300 to replace it. nissan refuses to pay for it stating they already replaced one via recall and "things fail". *tr

One morning on the way to daycare my 2005 nissan pathfinder could not shift above first gear. i drove 8-10mph with hazard lights on to the dealership, nissan of portland (122nd ave). they told me it had cross contamination due to a "known faulty part" but that my warranty had expired in december. i bought the car from that dealership 18 months ago. they did not tell me at the time of purchase about this defect nor about the warranty, rather waited until they could charge me $5100.00 to replace the transmission and radiator. this is so wrong! nissan corporate should be ashamed of themselves for not fixing this for free whenever it manifests itself (or before) and dealers can not be allowed to sell cars without disclosing known material defects. oregon law ors 646.608 agrees. *tr

The radiator on my pathfinder has cracked and allowed coolant to get into the transmission fluid. this has ruined not only my radiator but also my transmission. *tr

The radiator leaked into the transmission causing a transmission failure. *tr

On 03/5/15 i took my truck in to the dealer for an oil change. was told that the radiator coolant was getting into transmission which was causing a leak in my truck. i was asked if i saw any leaks in my driveway which i did not. i was shown the radiator cover which had white foam on it. i did not have $6000.00 to fix my truck. i was told in about a month the transmission would cause problem. i was also told their was a recall which i had passed the mileage point. i was given the number to contact corporate which i did. they told me they would investigate. now my truck is dealer kept. they saw were i was at the dealer up north and did a full diagnostic and numerous repairs on 03/3/14, 3/4/14, 3/10/14, 4/22/14 & 5/5/14. i received a call back from corporate within two day informing me that their was nothing they could do for me. i did not drive the truck from that day. i decided to take it for a second opinion so on 03/10/15 on my way to a service station my truck started to over heat on the highway and smoking. i had to have it towed to the mechanic and that is were the truck is to this day. if nissan knew of this problem why did they not notify consumers so that we could have a mechanic do a bypass before this occur. it seems to be happening to alot of consumers after the cut off of the causing the short circuit, transmission computer is inside 100,000 mileage. the lawsuit only covered up to 100,000? what about the consumers that this affect after that mileages marker. this is so unfair to the consumer? my truck was at the dealer on a regular basis. i see online were consumers that were not affected had took it into their own hands to have the wiring re-routed to avoid this problem. i live in a state were i need a vehicle to get around. this is a major default of nissan and a major problem with more complaints than they themselves can count. *tr

I took my pathfinder into a local shop because i started hearing noise coming from the transmission at around 45 mph. i was informed antifreeze got into my transmission fluid due to a radiator failure. the shop replaced the radiator and flushed the tranny. over a $600 bill. the shop hoped it would fix the problem without rebuilding or replacing the transmission. no luck!! now i am looking at another $4000 plus on something that should never have happened. i was told by many shops including the local dealer that this is a known problem. if proactive by the manufacture could have been fixed with replacement of the radiator. instead, nissan decided to extend the warranty. never informing customers to have inspected for premature failure of the radiator or tranny. *tr

Me and my 6 month old daughter were going down the road when my car lost all power and was like it had been shifted into neutral. my brakes weren't working properly but i got us off the road and had the car towed. after our repair guy checked all the wiring and ran test and pulled the transmission pan off the radiator coolant had leaked into the transmission full resulting in the gears messing up and the entire car undriveable. we knew about this problem and had contacted nissan 6 months prior to check the recall and was told this vehicle had been fixed....obviously not. if it had been fixed it wasn't fixed properly or it would not have failed again many trips have been taken since then and now we are over 100,000 miles and it's a $3800 fix because nissan either lied and it was never fixed to start with or didn't correctly fix it the first time. *tr

Radiator coolant getting into transmission causing the short circuit, transmission computer is inside the transmission which destroys the transmission causing replacement, radiator replacement, thermostat and computer sensors replacement. cost for replacement in this pathfinder approx. $5,500 - $6,000 and the remaining loan on the pathfinder is almost the same amount! according to the local dealership this is a major default of nissan and a major problem with more complaints than they themselves can count. this pathfinder belongs to an 83 year old man who uses this transportation to travel with his 80 year old wife to and from 90% medical use, now he can not afford to have the repairs and to no fault of his and due to nissan's default and will not agree to fix the problem, the pathfinder can no longer be used and the loan payments are still coming in. *tr

I began to hear a noise and hesitation in gear change. told tires but continue to hear. had a oil change at twin city nissan. rep advice coolant in transmission would charge $3000 to repair and warranty on radiator expires soon. radiator and transmission and fluids flushed for $3000 cost to me. contact 1800 nissan 1 and told over 368 complaints its manufacturing defect he advice can't. help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 45 mph, the transmission seized and the check engine warning light illuminated continuously. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission, which caused the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine sensor light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that fluid from the radiator had leaked into the transmission. the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted after several attempts. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Fuel gauge not working.... you never know how much gas is in the tank... my family was stuck thinking that there was gas in the tank while going 55 mph. *tr

Ran out of gas b/c fuel gauge keeps showing empty even when it is full. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan path finder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,565.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shook violently when shifting gears. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

The vehicle lagged shifting and shifted abruptly. also the vehicle vibrated. when i took it to an auto shop (not a nissan shop) they indicated the radiator had a crack in it and fluid was leaking into the transmission i took it to a nissan shop and they said they are having problems with the 2005 pathfinder and they would fix the problem but it would cost me $3000 and there would be no warranty on the fix. seems unfair if, as they admitted at my local nissan shop, this was a manufacture defect. *tr

As i was pulling out onto a busy street the transmission slipped and my two small sons and i nearly got nailed by angry oncoming traffic that honked, yelled, and inappropriately gestured at us to get out of the way. we could have been seriously injured as well as others. this happened more times than i can even remember. it also shudders and slips while driving at 40-50 mph. it is dangerous! why doesn't anyone do something! i had been trying to figure out the problem since 65,000 miles and at 80,300 miles we found trani fluid in the radiator. after googling the issue and learning that it was a part a of a classaction suit i was pissed that i hadn't been notified. i am a struggling mother of two and i am still paying for a car that i haven't been able to drive for the last year because i can't afford to fix it! i feel this is unacceptable and there should be a recall in place!!!! lives are being endangered! *tr

Transmission failure making a left turn with oncoming traffic. no warning, no prior, noise or vibration, just a sudden total failure. the cause has been diagnosed as the leaking coolant from the transmission radiator. the current nissan 'extended warranty' is not sufficient given the nature of the problem and the risks associated with a transmission failure during driving. *tr

Vehicle keeps shutting off in the middle of traffic. but restarting instantly sometimes. sometimes 5 to ten minutes. *tr

I had the vehicle's tires replaced and within a few days there was a shudder like rumble strips. i took the pathfinder back to have the tires looked at. repair shop replaced the wheel bearings. the shudder still persisted. i talked to a friend who owns a transmission repair shop and he told me about the radiator leak/transmission problem. he said to check the engine coolant for milkiness and search online. the coolant is milky and after reading all the other complaints, my family is scared to use the pathfinder. i think a recall should be issued because the transmission is failing because of failure of the cooling system not wear and tear. a failing transmission is more likely to cause an accident than a failing cooling system. also, nissan's extended warranty seems to end to early to be effective. *tr

Transmission failed while driving on city streets. car would not shift out of low gear, forcing my wife to get home on road shoulders with emergency lights on. thankfully very light traffic on a weekday afternoon. researching online, found that this is an issue with the pathfinder, radiator coolant leaking and causing transmission failure. never notified regarding any recalls or such. *tr

The transmission in my 2005 nissan pathfinder has failed. my son was in a very dangerous situation on a busy street and this problem jeopardized his life.the vehicle basically stopped in the middle of a turn onto a busy street. the defective transmission/radiator breakdown is a serious situation and a known issue with these vehicles. my radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and failed. the amount to repair this vehicle and make this a safe vehicle is more than we can afford....approximately $5300 because the fuel sending unit also failed!! i feel this faulty product should be recalled and necessary repairs made or a reimbursement made by nissan. *tr

The vehicle began a slight shudder when shifting and within a few days while passing a truck on the freeway at 70 mph it shifted very hard and responded as if it was in neutral. any application of the accelerator caused high rpm but gave no additional power. i was forced to put on my emergency flashers and maneuver through three lanes of traffic as i had lost all power and could not was just coasting along the freeway. it was a very dangerous situation that fortunately ended safely no thanks to the car. it was later determined by my mechanic that the radiator fluid had mixed with the transmission fluid and caused the transmission components to fail. after spending $1000.00 on the first repairs to replace the radiator and flush the transmission 3 times it ran for a week and began shifting very hard again. it is now in the shop being considered for a transmission replacement. hearing about the investigation and similar experiences by others it is a wonder why this issue has not been officially deemed a safety recall seeing as how my safety was definitely in jeopardy at the time of the failure. *tr

The car been great until on december 2013. i was driving back home from work and i notice the car at the time of shifting from first to second has having a hard shifting, then later i spend around 450 for the transmission service, the car was shifting better but not perfect, then on july this year. after having a short trip and turning off the engine and then on again to go to the next destination, the car at the time of finishing the starting the transmission kick a bad noise and even the car jumps, today i went to the dealer and explain my problems and show the kicking the service advisor told me i have the choice to pay 3000 to get a new transmission and radiator, they know we have the problems with this transmissions and they didn't call for a recall that's bad. i have only 96350 miles and still 4900 to pay for it. nissan is not making good business in america, please help us. *tr

Check engine light came on, mechanic said o2 sensors were bad, & replace. check engine light went off for a few days. came back on. then suv started running roughly, losing power. vdc/slip light came on, truck was difficult to start, then it cut off in traffic a few days later. found research on ecm relay. had it replaced,truck still having difficulty starting. today it cut off in traffic again. mechanic said camshaft position sensor cmp bank 1 bad, catalytic converter bank 1 & 2 bad. fuel system faulty and ignition system faulty. still paying on truck. *tr

April 2013 (96k) - transmission failed as i was pulling out of my parking space. transmission and radiator were replaced under the extended warranty offered by nissan at a co-pay of $3000. february 2014 (105k) - transmission hose ruptured as i was driving on an expressway. i was able to pull off on an exit and park in a lot until a tow truck arrived. march 2014 (105k) - rpms spiking, sluggish acceleration as i was driving on a busy interstate. transmission was again replaced. august 2014 (109k) - mechanic noticed leaking from transmission hose while replacing brakes. drove to the dealer and had hose fixed again. september 2014 (109k) - transmission slipped as i was pulling out into traffic from a side street. *tr

Check engine light came on, and after bringing vehicle to nissan dealership, they informed me that due to an internal radiator crack, that engine coolant had leaked into the transmission cooling coils and as a result transmission failure was imminent and that both the radiator and transmission would need to be replaced. then they indicate that they had extended the original vehicle warranty due to the volume of such failures, and that they would make the necessary repairs for a meager $3,000 "copay". i laughed because i thought he was merely making a joke, but then found out that the joke was on the nissan customers. apparently as a result of a class action lawsuit settlement, nissan had agreed to the warranty extension. what a slap in the face, to say that in lieu of recalling the defective radiator, and making a $500 repair, they decided to roll the dice with their reputation and their customer's wallet on a potential $3,500 to $4,000 repair. what a moron business decision. the second joke came, when i inquired about the warranty on the repair, and they informed me that it was only 12 months or 12,000 miles. what a vote of confidence in their $3,000 repair (copay ??). so for a few bucks more, i can have an independent shop do the repair, and get a better warranty. insult # 3 came when they offered up, that alternatively, they would discuss buyer assistance on a new nissan vehicle. they probably heard me laughing in japan. *tr

Nissan dealership just diagnosed that my radiator was leaking into my transmission. this was problematic because the radiator coolant has damaged the transmission. in april of 2014, i had my 2005 nissan pathfinder to the same dealership for the same issue and they had flushed and replaced my transmission fluid. *tr

My radiator cracked internally and leaked into my transmission, which destroyed the parts and caused significant damage. *tr

Radiator failure allowing transmission fluid to mix with antifreeze causing transmission failure. radiator failure due to crack in transmission cooler. is manufacturing defect, should be nissan 's responsibility to fix not the consumer. *tr

Engine coolant leaked into transmission causing irreparable damage; requires both the radiator and transmission be replaced. this problem was noticed while driving. the car shudders and there is a heavy vibration while accelerating/shifting. this is a concern as the transmission failure may result in unsafe operation of this vehicle. *tr

All of my experience with my transmission failure took place on the road while in heavy traffic which was unsafe and scary july 2014 - present. first, the truck developed a "bucking" movement whenever it was driven. the bucking movement is similar to a car that is trying to shift gears like a manual car, but the transition between gears was not smooth. gradually and unexpectedly, while driving, the car started making revving noises like a race car, while the speed is only 20mph. the speed dropped and would not accelerate regardless of how hard you are pressing on the gas. to decrease the revving noise you cannot drive above 40mph. as always i rely on the dealership to service my car, and at first the diagnostic test did not show the coolant leaking into the transmission. with more and more test by the nissan mechanic, there was still no indication by the diagnostic test that shows the increase defect of the transmission. 3 weeks later, after handing over the car for a complete day, the dealership strip the car and ran further diagnostic test which indicated that the transmission failure due to leak from the engine coolant liquid mixing with the transmission fluid leading to an automatic transmission damage. the recommendation by the dealership is to replace the transmission, which would cost $5,000. remaining payment balance for the car is $1700. total mileage on the car is 100,200. *tr

I'm one of many victims that have endured faulty fuel sending units and inaccurate gas gauges that cause me to run out of gas while driving down the road. with such a widespread problem, it is a pure scam that no recall has been issued. nissan simply extends the warranty to 72,000 miles, which does nothing to help the thousands of victims with more mileage. just as they did with the radiator defect that contaminated the transmission, nissan is getting away with offering help up only to the point when the problem begins to appear. this makes them appear they are doing something, but they are doing nothing for the vast majority of victims. how can you let them get away with this approach? it leaves victims without help, and leaves obviously defective cars on the road. it's dangerous to run out of gas on the side of the road, especially when you live in cold climates and have small children. help. *tr

Had a problem with the radiator leaking a couple of years ago. my mechanic told me to put in some fluid that seals up the leak. worked well for a while. then this may the transmission started making noises and vibrations. took it to my mechanic and he tells me that the radiator has leaked into the transmission. about $1,000 to fix it. i say go ahead as what choice do i have. they replace the radiator and flush the transmission about 4 times. about a month later the transmission starts shifting into 4wd by itself and the car won't go anywhere while giving it gas. turn it off then on and that fixes it. i take it to nissan because my mechanic shop was closed. i explain my previous repairs and my problem. they tell me about the extended warranty. ask me if i have a factory or after market radiator installed. i don't know. so i wait until monday to talk to my original mechanic and they say it was an aftermarket. nissan says this is a problem and after talking to the dealership and nissan consumer affairs they tell me they can't honor the warranty. i ask them to maybe take a statement from my mechanic that he took out the original factory radiator and replaced it, but they say they need the original which was taken to the scrap yard. nissan had to replace the accelerator pedal and now i think i will have to replace the transmission. lesson learned that nissan does not make good cars. and won't back them up either. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied. the vehicle was difficult to shift into gears and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed due to water and anti-freeze entering the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 100,702.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the transmission was slipping and that there was a transmission leak. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was hesitating and stalled on numerous occasions. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v142000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Vehicle began to shudder and shift hard. then it lost almost all power. limped home in the dark not knowing if i could get home. very scary situation. i was lucky that the weather was not severe (excessive heat or cold) as this could have been very dangerous. with children in the car, in a remote area and from what i now understand , the transmission could have actually caught fire, this has the potential to be a real disaster! please review this situation, nissan needs to be held accountable before someone gets killed! *tr

Heard a weird sound while driving down the road....then one day i drove my pathfinder then came home and parked my truck and 3 hour later went to go to store my truck would not go forward. by later that night when the truck cooled down the drove fine... i then took it to a transmission shop and was told coolant was leaking in my transmission...... i have spent 440 dollars so far to get the water out of it...... i pick the pathfinder up and drove 10 mile down the street and the truck did it again...... it is now back at the transmission shop and being looked at again. *tr

Vehicle stalled. check engine light displayed. took vehicle to security nissan in baltimore, md to get checked out. was informed by technician "radiator cooler is leaking coolant into automatic transmission". technician recommends transmission assembly, radiator with radiator cap, and flush cooler lines. extended warranty states repairs are not covered. total bull! cost of repairs $6000! contacted nissan to see how they would assist with this problem and was basically told they wouldn't. nissan corp was aware of this problem since 2010. this situation could have been resolved with a recall to repair "crack in the radiator assembly leading to internal leakage of engine coolant". what could have been a couple hundred dollars or repairs by nissan now is a few thousand dollars to consumers because of the neglect from nissan corp and many of it's certified dealers to make consumers aware of this problem. we purchased this vehicle in 2011 and not once did the dealer mention that this was a known problem nationwide. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated. the contact stated that the vehicle speed was reduced to 20 mph and the vehicle came to a halt. the failure occurred on two separate occasions. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage 144,000.

While driving uphill on the freeway, the transmission in our nissan began to slip through gears. i had to get towed off the freeway. i took the vehicle to our mechanic and learned the radiator trans cooler was leaking radiator fluid into the automatic transmission system causing cross contamination and failure. our mechanic flushed the trans system and replaced the radiator. the vehicle transmission operated okay for approx. 3 weeks then began to slip again. now it will not shift out of first gear. i started checking into this an learned nissan was facing a class action law suit in 2012 for radiator/trans oil cross contamination issues. there was a deadline on nissan's settlement in early 2013 where they extended the warranty on the radiator to 100k and would cover subsequent repairs to the trans. my mileage exceeds 100k and i knew noting about the lawsuit back in 2012 and 2013 and did not have a trans problem then. nissan will do nothing to help. is there anything i can do besides fork out all this money to have the trans rebuilt. *tr

Stopped at red light once light changed green vehicle would not pull off. press gas to floor to get vehicle out of the way and crossed the street and pulled off over. turned vehicle off then turned it on it would drive forward but very slow was able to do this to get to store parking lot to canal for assistance had suv taken to transmission shop and was told coolant was in the transmission. *tr updated 1/29/2015 *js

I was driving with my family on the highway when the a/t transmission began vibrating. then the a/t transmission began slipping out of gear. was able to coast to a gas station and inspect it. transmission fluid has been leaking in my coolant tank and reservoir. coolant has mixed with transmission fluid in the transmission and has caused catastrophic failure as a result. *js

My 2005 pathfinder started to have this heavy vibration sound while accelerating and a shuddering sound so on june 30th i took it to the dealer who said they didn't hear the sound so he took is and run a check on it and told me that the coolant is leaking into the transmission he then gave me back the truck and said he was going to get in touch with the warranty and called me i as still waiting for that call until my husband research it on the internet and told me to stop driving the vehicle i then took it back to the dealer on july 8th and was told the cost will be $6000 but nissan was giving me a goodwill program of $3000 so i would have to come up with that other $3000 which i don't have right now so am out of a vehicle they know of the problem since 2012 and did not recall the vehicle , that is a rip off to consumers. *js

The supplemental front air bag warning light stays on after 7sec when the car is started. the front passenger air bag status light stays off even when there is a passenger occupying the seat. will have this check out at a nissan dealership but would like to have this year model included in the recent recall. *tr

The torque converter in the transmission failed. i noticed the vehicle stuttering at different speeds during my time on the road. i had an independent mechanic check it and a nissan dealer confirm the diagnosis. i was told the radiator and the entire transmission had to be replaced. i found numerous complaints on-line similar to mine; the 2005 model showed the most problems with the transmission. i don't have the $5,000 to repair the vehicle. the company extended some warranties due to this problem, but all had expired or i had too many miles (131,000), and a copay of $3000 was required. not much of an offer from a large thriving company. *tr

I was driving my truck on the expressway and i felt vibration when it shift from first to second gear as i increased the speed the vibration got worse and i felt something like it was trying to pick up speed but it could not and finally it caught the gear and was able to pick up speed but at the same time my check engine light came on. so i was able to drive it home and when i got there i called bill kay nissan to take it i for service. when i took it in they checked it out and i was informed my transmission valve body had become contaminated and it had to be replaced and it would cost me $2098 to replace it and if i didn't get it replaced it was possible for the transmission fluid and radiator fluid could mix and cause the transmission to go bad. moving forward to june 9th 2014, on approximately may 3rd i noticed i began to feel some vibration again and it felt the same way it felt in august of 2013 and on june 8th the check engine light came on once again so i took it back to bill kay nissan and was told the transmission and radiator fluid had mixed and i would have to have the transmission and radiator replaced and nissan had an extended warranty offer but it had a $2500 deductible and i would be responsible for that portion. i've already spent $2100 to have the valve box replaced because of some contamination and now i'm being told i have to spend more money on the same thing. this is not right. *tr

I was driving along a local road and all of a sudden, my engine starting revving and the car started slowing down. i stopped at a red light, but when it turned green, my car wouldn't move for about a second or two when i pressed the gas peddle. when it did move, it crawled along at 20 miles an hour. i managed to get it home and took it to the mechanic on monday. i was told that coolant from my radiator leaked into my transmission and destroyed it. on researching this, i discovered that this is a known issue in 2005 - 2010 nissan trucks but nissan will not cover the cost of repair even though they are aware of it and did not issue a recall. *tr

My suv began stuttering when attempting to change gears. i looked on line and found the problem that so many have been having, coolant leaking into transmission contaminating it. nissan suggested an initial transmission flush, but recommends a $5,500 transmission replacement in addition to a $620 radiator. i cannot afford these repairs, and i am afraid to continue driving my car. *tr

I got my oil changed at team nissan in lithia springs, and on the 2nd day of driving the vehicle my 2005 pathfinder overheated. i immediately called team nissan and told them of the problem, and they told me that they apologize and to bring it in. well the suv was too hot to put on the road at that point so i stopped by wal-mart to add coolant. i let the truck cool off and then added coolant. the levels then appeared normal and i made my way to team nissan. when i got there they told me that they could see me and to come back the next day. while i was talking with the rep. i noticed that there was a guy topping off my fluids under the hood. when i came back the next day, they check it and told me that i had no coolant and that my radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission and that the fluids were mixing. the repairs totaled up to $5028.43 including a radiator replacement, coolant flush, and a transmission replacement. i told him that i had heard of other recalls and complaints about this (i had just heard one of the reps call a customer and tell him that his recall on the same issues were complete and that he could pick up his vehicle), but he said that nothing was showing in the system. i then told him that i could not get that done at this time and i enquired that i have not had this issue at other places after an oil change. he gave me an excuse as the guy did the day before and shrugged me off. he suggested that i needed to check the coolant every other day and that the problem was likely to continue. so the waiting game begins. *tr

While driving away from a traffic light the suv hesitates out of first gear and a loud pop as it drags into second gear. after taking the vehicle to a local dc area dealer i was informed that the transmission coolant line had cracked and coolant had leaked into the transmission destroying it. i was then informed that repairs would be $7600 and that this was not a recall item. in researching this it appears that others in the country have had this issue and nissan hadn't issued a recall but settled a class action suit assisting others with the repair costs after an initial $2500 to $3000 cost to the customer. this appears to have been an issue with this vehicle for some time and i'd like to know why no recall was ever issued for those not having problems already??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximate 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft sensor and the crank sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 126,115.

I started feeling weird shaking and jerking movements whenever i went on the freeway going around 65 mph about a year after i bought the vehicle. i took it to the nissan dealership (dirito brothers, walnut creek, ca -- the place from where i bought the car) to check it out, and they told me the car was fine but i was still feeling this same shaking. i took it back to the shop for the same thing about two more times, and i got the same answer. the car only got worse and worse. at the last visit, when the transmission was almost broken, they told me about a cooler system crack and they recommended i replace my transmission with a new one. i told them i had no money for it, so what they did was fix the crack, flush the transmission, and clean it as much as possible inside. after a while, my transmission broke down completely and after my car was over 100,000 miles, that's when i received a letter from the dealer telling me about a factory failure -- i didn't qualify because they only fixed cars with less than 100,000 miles on them. this isn't fair because i've been complaining about this issue since long before the car had 100,000 miles on it. i was wondering if you could help me with this issue. i would appreciate the help. sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js

Vehicle was stop at red light of very busy intersection. when light turned green the vehicle accelerated and then would only coast in neutral while transmission was not engaging. wife and 3 children were stuck in middle of intersection. had to turn the vehicle off and then on to get transmission to re-engage and drive. this issue happened a half dozen more times. this owner took vehicle to local nissan dealer and was charged for computer analysis. this owner was told there was a "known" issue with transmission of this particular vehicle being contaminated from inner cooler. this owner was told that it would cost over $5500 to fix. this owner did intense research on safety and mechanical problem and found thousands of nissan owners with same issue. this vehicle needs to be recalled for "known" issue. *tr

My wife and i were on a major interstate ? accelerating up hill in the middle lane? the power just shut down. when depressing pedal ? tachometer revved up but still no power. in the meantime ? a tractor trailer was barreling up behind us!! i was lucky enough to just get out of its way by coasting through two lanes and into the breakdown lane. the person that stopped to help us informed us that his brother had this same issue with his pathfinder and that there was a recall. well ? we never received a recall notice ? the truck now has 135k miles and is not covered under their class action settlement. called a local dealer and was told by the mechanic that our issue has nothing to do with the recall and they have no responsibility. my issue is ? if i had received the recall when it was issued in 2010 ? i would have had the repairs made while it was covered?. so how are they not responsible - we could have been killed??? they never sent us a recall notice and no mechanic had ever mentioned it??? *tr

I was at a stop light in washington d.c, when the light turned green the vehicle refused to move. some kind people helped to push the vehicle and it was later towed to my home. i later serviced the transmission fluid and discovered that the radiator had failed and leaked into transmission. after changing the radiator the transmission remained inoperable. i have not been able to drive the car since. i am still making payment on the car even though i cannot drive it. *tr

Nissan issued a safety recall in sept. 2013 covering the accelerator pedal sensor and throttle body for several models not including the pathfinder. in october 2012 and december 2013, my accelerator pedal stopped working while driving and in some cases stalled on the road. i had to shut off the car and restart it in order to regain acceleration, only to lose it again shortly. the vdc and slip lights came on in these cases even though the roads were dry. the accelerator pedal was pushed to the floor without any acceleration. both times, i was able to make it home but had to have the car towed to the dealership for the expensive repairs. due to the recall mentioned above, i am requesting the ntsb review my incident as well as other similar incidents to instruct nissan to extend this recall notice to include the pathfinder. *js

Driving on the highway and transmission starts having a bump feel to it then car goes into limp mode and almost gets hit by another car then coast to the side of the highway and stopped on side of highway. *tr

Parked pathfinder in driveway. i went to leave and the vehicle won't start. lights and everything turns on. the engine won't crank up. looked up some issues with the pathfinder and maybe there is a cross contamination of the engine coolant. *tr

Car would just die while driving. the gauge would read empty even with a half tank or more of gas, i also called nissan dealership to check on recall of the fuel sending unit, the dealership told me there was no recall. so i started doing the work myself, got halfway done and asked a buddy for help and he informed me that there was in fact a recall on that part. so i went to the dealership and then they all of a sudden had a recall and did the work for free. since then (before) 100,000 miles, my radiator fluid filled my transmission and ruined it, and my transmission fluid filled my radiator and ruined it too. so out of pocket for transmission rebuild and rerouting of the coolant line ($3000). now i just drive because i have too, anytime i stop i have to kill it to keep it from overheating. but i have no other vehicle so nothing i can do. nissan continues to just not care at all. i will never have another nissan. you could give me a nissan for free and i wouldn't touch it. straight garbage company. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would not accelerate past 35 mph and failed to move after being stopped. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Problem with the radiator and transmission fluid mixing. told that this happens often with these trucks. recommended to either have the radiator replaced and double flush the transmission for 1200.00, or opt to replace both radiator and transmission by nissan and pay a co-pay of 3000.00, plus\tax. if this is a problem with these trucks then nissan should fix their products. *js

Just got the car last year.. so this year i was driving it and all of a sudden there was a loud knocking noise coming from the car.. took it in to nissan and they say its because of the trasmission and radiator. the fluid from the radiator have leaked into the trasmission. an estimated cost of $7000. just cant afford to get it fix right now! *tt

I was driving the vehicle when all of a sudden it shut off causing cars behind me to swerve off the road. i am a female the wheel was very hard for me to steer off the road. i thank god that nothing happen to my 8 year old in the car. apparently someone has to die before they do a recall. *js

I am driving a group of co-workers out for lunch. i pull in the turning lane to wait for an opportunity to turn. when it was time to make the turn, i pressed the gas and the truck did not move. i pressed the brake again to check and make sure i had not accidentally hit the gear stick. everything looked right so i tried to give it gas again. the engine revved loudly but again there was hesitation in movement. finally, after what seemed like forever, the truck slowly turned. i tried to drive back to the office but had the same issue. i would stop and as soon as i pressed the gas, it would take forever before i would actually take off. the truck moved at a very slow speed as if i was pulling a large load. turns out it is my transmission. how upsetting when i had no previous warning. more upsetting when i begin to do my research and found out a co-worker with the same year pathfinder has the same problem and looking online it appears everyone with this model truck has had this issue or will eventually. why is nissan not doing something about this beyond continuously extending the warranty with huge co-pays that at the end of the day do not really help the consumer? nissan needs to do something about this. how long will it take for this complaint to be reviewed? *tr

2005 pathfinder transmission failure due to coolant leaking into transmission. i had to pay a deductible for something that nissan was aware of for years. i also did not receive a recall letter stating a deductible would be required. my letter stated extended warranty if the above happened 96 months or 80, 000 miles. i have 72,000 miles. nissan would not pay in full because of the 96 months had expired. problem is that the time starts from the date when the dealer first purchased for dealership. this was not stated in the letter. problem with letters received is that none of them are dated and i did not receive the extended warranty letter until 2012. by the time the problem was identified and customers notified, i had less than an additional 8 years. if the first notice went out in 2007, customers should have 8 years from the notification date or 80,000 miles. nissan put me and my family at risk with car stalling in heavy traffic. this really should have been a recall and not a warranty extension. also, i never received the notification letter for the deductible. my letter doesn't mention a deductible. *tr

Was on interstate and transmission went out while i was driving with my twin nieces in the car.it was a terrible experience and scary.i don't understand if a company builds something that is faulty how do you not support fixing the problem.regardless of miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Radiator failed and leaked antifreeze into the transmission causing it to fail. *tr

After having the transmission and radiator replaced twice (3/12 and 10/12) as i was driving 65 miles per hour on the highway, all lights on dashboard came on, car died. i had no power and somehow managed to get to the side of the highway slowing for the length between two exits until i could steer into guardrail to stop the vehicle. car was smoking, coolant system mechanic thinks let go and engine cracked, nissan refuses to buy back car that was a lemon in the first place. this is a safety issue that they did not fix. *tr

My transmission is going out took it to the dealership and they change the transmission oil and a month later is still doing the same. take it to another mechanic and he said the transmission oil was black and smelled old. the dealership ask when did i last change the oil and i had forgot the i had the quick lube place flush the transmission a couple of years ago. call them back and told them what the other mechanic said and i took it back to the dealership and he said that not to bad we can only get so much out. the other mechanic flesh it and change the oil. i'm still having trouble with my transmission it goes real slow when backing up. i have keep my car up real good because i don't have the money to keep buying a new car. *tr

Driving 35 mph, approaching stop sign. service engine light went on. stopped at stop sign. no apparent issues until i pulled out onto hwy and the car would barely move. it was as if it was taking off in second or third gear (it is an automatic transmission). since the car would not gain speed, i pulled over as i could not gain speed to avoid the oncoming traffic in the lane. could not drive vehicle over 20 mph and revving at almost 3000 rpm, just barely moving. this happened again after having transmission rebuilt on 1/28/14 at a stop and car would barely move, but rpms were near 3000. took back to repair shop. this happened a third time after it had appeared to be fixed on 3/14/14. luckily, all times i have not been in serious traffic and was able to pull off the road without injury. have been told that there is now evidence of radiator leaking into the transmission. the recall notice for this does not extend to the mileage i have on this vehicle since it is now at 164,000, and the recall only covers 100,000 miles or 10 years. i have only had this car since 2009, but it does not qualify for the recall. dangerous vehicle. it appears to be running just fine, and then it starts dragging and cannot gain speed. have had three close calls. *tr

I purchased the vehicle from carmax in 2012 w/ 76k miles on it. no warning about possible radiator issue. in may of 2013, radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission and resulted in transmission failure at 96k miles.(thankfully, i was not merging onto a highway). paid $3k co-pay to have transmission and radiator replaced. february 4, 2014, transmission hose blew while driving on the highway. was assured that it was not related to the previous repairs. paid $262 to have it fixed. march 9, 2014, was driving on highway, rpms spiked, acceleration was sluggish, made it to nissan dealership - transmission failure (less than 1 year later) - 105k miles. i was very fortunate that these transmission failures did not occur while attempting to merge onto a busy highway. *tr

In short the transmission in my 2005 nissan pathfinder is and has failed. i was in a very dangerous situation on the hyway and jeopardized my family's and my life. the defective transmission/radiator breakdown is a serious situation and a known issue with these vehicles. my radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and failed. the amount to repair this vehicle and make this a safe vehicle is more than we can afford. i feel this faulty product should be recalled and necessary repairs made or a reimbursement made on behalf of nissan.

Truck started having a hard time changing through gears, however when trying to go to 60mph truck will not change and the rpm just claim. happy this did not happen on the interstate or when changing lanes. took the vehicle to local mechanic and was told the coolant seal in the transmission has failed causing coolant to enter the transmission fluid. repairing the this could cost upwards of $2500. nissan offering no help on this matter.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine rpms increased as the transmission failed to respond without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and caused internal damage. the mechanic also stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Suddenly the car no longer accelerated. nothing was coming or showing me that something was wrong. stopped at a gas station and turned off the engine and on again then the "service engine soon" light came on. tried to accelerate but nothing, everything was running smoothly but the car was just not accelerating. suddenly it started going really slow but 500 feet on the road i had to pull over since the speed went no more than 20mph on a 40mph road. i tried pushing the gas pedal to the limit but nothing. the day before i went to nissan dealership for a diagnostics which i was charged $105 for. they tried to get me to trade in my car for a new one. they recommended i get the oil pressure switch repair as well as something with the coolant flush and transmission flush. i was going go take it tomorrow but this happened i don't know what to do. the reason i took it to nissan in the first place was because i was told my model and year were found to be erroneous with transmission. *tr

Vehicle hesitation/shaking at 40-45 miles per hour. transmission jerking. *tr

I have been talking to drivers who had the same model. and having the same problem with there gas always on empty even if they always put gas on it . found out that the problem is the fuel level sensor. i've visited the edmunds.com and most the complaints are about this. since its a common problem if its possible to make a recall about this parts thank you. *tr

Not even 3 months after we purchased our used nissan pathfinder.i had just dropped my older children off at school and my car started to have a hard time. i knew i had to get my vehicle to safety. as i approached a intersection intersection on a very busy main route the car would not move at all. i was scared because the speed on that street is 50+ and i was stuck in the middle of the road with my 7 week old. after being towed and transferred to coastal nissan in norwell ma. we were told about the "recall" and forced to borrow $2500 so that we could pay to have the vehicle repaired. nissan told us it wasnt a safety complaint. i beg to differ! i was stranded on a busy street with a newborn if we were struck the outcome could have been horrific. i hope someone will finally do something about this problem! *tr

Transmission is in safe mode due to radiator fluid leaking into transmission. transmission and radiator need to be replaced. *tr

I had transmission failure while driving. i lost all but 1st gear with no warning. i had it towed to a transmission shop whom stated that there was coolant in the transmission fluid. they advised me that the cooler in the radiator had broken and allowed coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. i have not got a bill yet but it will be upwards of $3500. i had gotten two letters from nissan that extended the warranty but both times i was to high of a mileage. seems that if they extend a warranty for a problem twice than they know they have a problem and should do a complete recall. i also had the fuel sending unit go out and i repaired that due to nissan wanting a high dollar amount to fix it. i have had it with nissan and them not doing anything to help the customers when they know there is a major problem. *tr

Transmission went out in my vehicle. has been shaking and having trouble for a while, but finally "died" on december 20th. it is from the coolant leaking into the transmission (something nissan is aware of, but makes no amends to fix). this is a costly fix and not one i can pay anytime soon. if i am unable to get to work then i can't buy parts and labor. *tr

On 1/17/14,while driving my 2005 nissan pathfinder on a busy highway, the service engine light came on without warning and the vehicle immediately slowed to a crawl.i was able to pull off the road and avoid a serious accident. i live close by and was able to make it home. we took our vehicle to our dealer the next day. they told us they would look at our vehicle on monday. in four hrs., the svc.rep.called and said the radiator failed and damaged the transmission.they found a whining sound and said the timing chain needed to be replaced. the cost would be $3,200 for the transmission and $2,000 for the timing chain. why did they rush to inspect the suv? we wonder if they jumped on the opportunity to make a large repair. prior to this, we took our suv in for scheduled maint.in 8/13 at this dealer. we were told everything was fine and no repairs were needed. the mileage is now 82,300 miles, and we planned to keep it for many more years. we called the nissan hotline and spoke with the reg. cust.svc.rep. she said there was nothing nissan would do and offered no assistance. we discovered that nissan was involved in a class action suit that was recently settled regarding the transmission problem. the nissan radiator/transmission cooler litigation, case no. 10-cv-07493. why weren't we notified by nissan about this problem immediately? per the suit, the cost for repairs over 80,000 miles is $2,500. if this problem was identified during our scheduled maint. we would have avoided all these problems and expenses. this makes us wonder if nissan and the dealer conspired to keep this info. quiet until after the vehicle passed 80,000 miles. we also discovered a new class action suit filed on 6/26/13 involving the premature failing of the timing chain. we will pursue every opportunity to get reimbursed for these problems that nissan was aware of. *tr

I noticed that the temperature gauge was reading a little high so i took it to a friend and he said there was oil in the radiator when the cap was removed. he recommended that i take the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer said i had to pay a co-pay of $2500.00 to replace the radiator and the transmission because the warranty had expired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the fuel gauge was malfunctioning, showing an erroneous fuel level and the check engine warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000. the current mileage was 120,000.

Vehicle was not wanting to accelerate immediately. took it in for an oil change and had air filter replaced, and check the check engine light. that gave a bunch of codes that all related to transmission. took it to transmission specialist who said that the radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission. work to be done is replace radiator, rebuild transmission, and install external coolers. shop said this is a known issue with the 2005 pathfinders. cost is about $5000. they said this also ruined the computer on the transmission. *tr

The vehicle engine timing chain had made a slight "whirring" sound for many months - nothing really loud enough to cause alarm, but noticeable. then when idling the vehicle in my driveway, the engine began to whine loudly, and then all of a sudden the engine lost power and began to emit a loud slapping/ clunking sound. the problem is that the timing chain has failed and the chain is slapping around inside of the timing cover. i was lucky that the vehicle was idling in my driveway at the time! there are thousands of reported incidents to be found on the internet where nissan owners have reported that timing chains have failed, and some owners in california have filed a class-action lawsuit to force nissan to acknowledge this factory defect. nissan knows about this problem - there are factory service bulletins to repair this problem, but no recall. this engine defect is dangerous - engine failure on busy ny / nj / ct highways can be life-threatening!! why is the nissan timing chain defect not deemed a mandatory factory defect recall?? as a former mechanic, i can say with confidence that modern vehicle engine timing chains can be reasonably expected to last the life of the engine! timing chains are not considered a regular maintenance item! not only does timing chain failure put the vehicle passengers in extreme danger, but is very expensive to repair. why should consumers have to bear the financial responsibility to repair a factory defect? at this time the vehicle is sitting "dead" in my driveway - i do not have $2000 required to repair the factory defective timing chain assembly! please force nissan to recall and repair their defective timing chains!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that radiator coolant was leaking into the transmission. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the mechanic confirmed the failure. the transmission was replaced. the manufactured was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test and notice a defective ems relay. the mechanic replaced the defective ems relay. after the repair the contact noticed nhtsa campaign i.d. 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact called the manufacturer to see if the vehicle was included however, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the recall. the contact never received notification for the recall. the failure mileage was 122,648.

Radiator fluid leaked to the transmission which cause transmission failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and would not accelerate over 50 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. updated 03/31/14*lj *tr

Radiator fluid has leaked into my transmission, due to a factory defective radiator. my transmission is damaged and will not shift into 5th gear. the transmission will have to be repaired or replaced along with the radiator. *tr

While traveling down the highway at approximately 40 miles per hour i felt like i was riding over rumble strips in the road. the road was smooth, so that was not the problem. i later found out that i had a transmission problem. upon further investigation, i found that the radiator coolant fluid leaked into the transmission and destroyed both the transmission and radiator. upon further investigation i found that this is a problem experienced by many other nissan pathfinder owners (years 2005 - 2010). this is definitely a manufacturing defect not recognized by nissan. *tr

Vehicle revved erratically, then jerked then cut off . took vehicle to dealer who diagnosed the problem as "radiator full of oil and transmission fluid and smells burnt-fluids mixing-need transmission. *tr

The fuel gauge sensor has gone up in my truck. it happened in december 2012. i cannot tell whether i have gas in the truck or not. i have been unable to get this problem fixed as i cannot afford the repair. i have noticed that other 2005 pathfinder owners have had the same issue. *tr

Transmission failed at intersection leaving vehicle unable to move. problem was caused by radiator fluid mixing with transmission fluid. i contacted nissan about the issue and they denied any claim for repairs. nissan has known about the issue and settled the claims for a small number of people. they made it basically impossible to recover any damages because they require a deductible of $3000 before they pay anything. they also will not cover anything above 100,000 miles.

Lost all acceleration power; barely moved with full gas. diagnosed as radiator fluid leak into the transmission. *tr

Failed transmission due to contamination from radiator fluid

Transmission went out as i was driving it on the highway. *tr

Purchased this suv from a private owner who replaced the radiator and transmission cooler years ago, had it confirmed from their mechanic and when i drove this pathfinder it has a bump in the trans. was told by nissan of paducah, autozone of paducah that it was the cat converter was plugged. replaced the cat converter, still has the bump/slip in the transmission. found out through several websites and forums that nissan needs to do a recall on this problem. i've been part of z clubs in the usa for over 25 years and a loyal nissan owner and can't believe nissan won't take care of this problem in their suv's and small trucks... *tr

Transmission just out of no where starts jerking and over heating took to the dealership and they told me that coolant/transmission fluid cross contamination due to internal radiator/transmission fluid cooler failure to fix the problem it will cost 4700.00 after doing some research have found that there is more nissan owners having this very issue please nissan you need to do a recall on these transmissions if not ill never buy a nissan ever again. i mean who has that kind of money to spend on a part that is internal and not able to be maintenanced how do we know its going bad? oh yea it just stops working i have a family of 5 and we travel the interstate alot im glad i wasn't on the interstate at this particular time. could have been very tragic if some one hit us because of a malfunction like this. *tr

I was driving the car and when on the onramp of the freeway, the car lost power and shut down. nissan dealership said the radiator leaked fluid onto the transmission causing it to loose power. they said i need a new transmission and radiator but will not cover the warranty which was settle in us district court of new york. they want to charge me $5300 for the repairs. this is clearly a faulty design of the nissan pathfinder series and website searches verify that the problem exits for thousands of nissan pathfinders for the years of 2005-2010 in relations to a radiator crack and fluid leaking onto the transmission.

I am an owner of a 2005 nissan pathfinder. on 12/05/13 the transmission and radiator on my car failed with no warning on a deserted road. i had my car towed to nissan where they told me that it would cost 5,100 dollars to repair. i later learned that there had previously been a lawsuit against nissan for transmission and radiator failure and the make and model of my car was included. after learning this information i called nissan back and they stated that they only covered it up to 100,000 miles and my car is at 136,000 miles so it would be my responsibility to fix it. after doing research on line there are so many other people that are having these exact same issues and nissan will do absolutely nothing about it and they are not willing to help with cost in any way.

Nearly got into an accident on the interstate when my car started jerking out of control and then slowed down drastically to less than 30 mph miles away from an exit ramp. my pathfinder had to be towed to the dealership i purchased it from. less than 100,000 miles and still under extended warranty. when i called to ask the service department to confirm what needs to be replaced, they said the my transmission has to be replaced from the damage by the coolant. a flush would be a patch fix that may not work, and only last a month best. my radiator has to be replaced- my car is overheating because of the failure. and my engine has to be completely flushed out- if not totally replaced because of the coolant flowing into the engine as well. over $4000 possibly as high as $8000 according to the dealership. they said they can't even repair it because its so bad my car has to be sent off. warranty company denied the claim because the issue is caused by faulty part "transmission cooler" which everyone is aware of and not covered under warranty. i paid $20,000 cash for my vehicle a year ago! nissan lost a class action law suit earlier this year for thousands of dollars in damages, and i am too late to file. i can't believe the government hasn't forced a recall on this. thousands of people and vehicles are affected and quit honestly its dangerous! i almost got killed on the interstate with my children in the car when everything failed. this happened on multiple years and the government is okay with this? the dealership and warranty company refuse to cover my claim. someone needs to hold nissan accountable. this is unacceptable! *tr

The fuel gauge is saying "empty tank" even though i pumped $50 worth of gas.

I was coming back from the store and was waiting at a red light when my light turn green i had trouble going i press the gas and it was like pulling then it king of jump and the service engine light came on. i had a shop check my car and sure thing it was the cooling/ transmission problem. i have not driven my car since i have no money to pay for the repair, yes i take it out to turn it on and move around my block, but is that fair its my family car we have not gone anywhere else because we do not fit in to our. smaller cars i did receive the claim form for this problem but i did not had the problem then the claim expired june 7th 2013, right before my problem. please help us.

While on a short road trip the car began to shift hard and the check engine light came on. i took the car to the dealership and they said the car was leaking coolant into the transmission. *tr

This car has had one issue after another. my fuel sensor went out, had a recall on the relay (was stalling as i was driving), had my transmission and radiator mix fluid and cause both to fail and my catalytic convertors are defective. i need the catalytics to be changed so i can pass a smog check... it has been such a pain, expense and concern for safety. when is nissan going to realize that they made faulty vehicles? do people have to have horiffic accidents before they do anything about it ? i paid good money, hard earned money for this vehicle, brand new. the costs to repair are ridiculous. my husband has a car older than me, more wear and tear and has never had an issue. the catalytic issue needs to be fixed before it kills the motor and makes it a useless box. to me, nissan doesn't care about its customers or their safety. the relay and transmission issues almost caused us huge accidents. without quick thinking and quick reflexes we could have been seriously hurt. something needs to be done !!! thank you for your assistance.

After filling the vehicle up with gas-the fuel gauge dropped to empty and check engine light came on. when i checked the distance to empty on fuel gauge it showed blanks. as i began to drive the distance to empty started to increase but the fuel gauge never moved to the full position as it should have been. upon stopping and turning the engine off the fuel gauge finally moved into the full position. the owners manual said to drive the vehicle several times and the check engine light should go off but has not. took the vehicle to oreillys and had them run a diagnostic test on it and it showed to be the fuel level sensor was bad. the fuel gauge is still not working and this is only one of many problems that i have had with this vehicle. recently had to have transmission replaced and u joints several times. the nissan pathfinder is a lemon and nissan refuses to work with their customers. i suggest that no one buy a nissan product. the company is a joke and will try to get out of warranty work and get every penny out of you that they can.

My family and i were driving home. we live in the mountains of wnc and as we were heading up and incline the transmission slipped and after much research i believe i am the owner of a nissan vehicle with the transmission/coolant issue involved in the class action lawsuit in ny. however, because my vehicle has 154,000 miles on it and the issue just occurred i am unable to join the lawsuit. i still want you to be aware that this issue has no deadline on it and nissan should be held accountable for every defective vehicle still on the road regardless of age and mileage. if the problem is specifically attributable to the defective radiator and nissan has not fixed it then nissan sold a defective vehicle, period. had this defect not been built into the vehicle i am sure it would be operational right now. i also own a 2001 chevy cavalier with over 200,000 miles and it is still running!!! shame on nissan!!!! *tr

My wife was driving to a road,for charty, while getting on the highway, the car would not go forward, the more you gave it gas the car took off like a rocket. i took the car out for a test ride, the same thing happen,at the stop sign the car would raveup.and take off like a .rocket. took it to the dealership.the dealership told me it is going to cost a lot to fit this problem.

They report in all instances that the dealer diagnosed the problem as a failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer. the complainants report no warning signs leading up to or just prior to the failures.

While driving on the highway in second gear the car started to violently shake and rumble in second gear. i constantly had to press harder on the gas to make it stop. while coming into town my coolant was so hot that it exploded out of the car and leaked everywhere. *tr

I was driving from work to pick up my kids from school and felt my vehicle begin to jerk, my service engine light came on so i pulled into a gas staion near by. when i got out of my vehicle i saw a huge puddle of radiator fluid gushing out. i called my local nissan dealership and they told me to bring it in but keep my eye on the h & c gauge and make sure it doesn't reach up to h by any means. so i go and pull out of the gas station and go about 2 blocks away and immediately the gauge was rising to h quickly, so i pull over and shut the truck off and called a tow-truck to have it towed to the dealership. after nissan looked at my truck i'm to replace both radiator and transmission! i looked up my problems with my truck and found out that like i, many of other american people are having or had the same problem and nissan doesn't want to acknowledge that this is a serious problem for any nissan owner and issue a full recall on these specific problems. instead i'm stuck paying a $3,000 co-pay of a warranty that doesn't help me out at all.... i can't come up with that type of money spontaneously. my vehicle is my lifeline and now i'm without that due to on-going issue with nissan pathfinder trucks. something has got to give seriously if i would've known that this was eventually going to happen (and it does happen) i would've never bought this truck plain & simple... i advise the consumers to stay away from nissan unless they don't mind all the repairs and driving hasards nissan has to offer. *tr

The vehicle has faulty fuel gauge sensor which seems to be a very very common problem and i contacted nissan consumer affairs and they said that i must pay that out of pocket. i researched online and found out that not only does the pathfinder have the problem but so does the xtera. nissan is very well aware of the problem and so they should fix it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the radiator and transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was currently being inspected by the dealer for a second opinion. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Due to a design defect, i have radiator fluid leaking into and ruining my transmission. i learned that nissan has recognized the problem and has extended the warranty. however, because the vehicle has above 80,000 miles i have a co-pay of $2,500. i find this unfair. this problem is not due to miles driven or operator error. this is a design defect and to require customers to pay thousands to fix nissan's engineering problem is wrong. i feel i have been taken advantage of. nissan should cover the full cost of the repair regardless of mileage because the problem results from a design flaw. *tr

I reported a complete loss of motive power. the auto repair diagnosed the problem as a failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer. *tr

As i was driving on a motor way, the car just start shaking and stopped in the middle of the road without prior warning from the dashboard. a message "service soon" started display on the dashboard. this seems like a transmission failure. i couldn't move the car from that spot on the motor way. i had the car towed to the mechanic and he diagnose the car and couldn't find any fault on the car. i am scare to drive the car and the car is still at the auto mechanic shop not know what the problem. *tr

Spent $1067.22 on radiator and transmission repair on what later was recalled. now they state i am not eligible because of mileage but logic would dictate that the high mileage cars would exhibit the problem first as mine did. nissan admitted a problem with the recall and i experienced it and paid to have it repaired. why would it not be covered? i submitted directly to nissan with case number [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I experienced transmission shifting problems between 50-60 mph. local service center diagnosed it as a defective radiator which allowed radiator fluid to get into the transmission fluid. after talking to other pathfinder owners and checking the internet apparently nissan was aware of their defect and tried to keep it hidden resulting in a class action lawsuit which was settled. unfortunately i am out $1,500 for repairs and there is no guarantee i won't be replacing my transmission soon! can you help? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that radiator fluid entered the transmission cooling reservoir, causing the transmission to fail. the vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,200.

Failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid. the radiator had to be replaced, possible damage to transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 62,880.

I was driving down a major highway and all of the sudden my suv stalled. check engine light popped up, took to a shop and mentioned that i need to replace the transmission valve body. *tr

Sudden jerking in the vehicle when traveling at highway speeds. the problem has been diagnosed as a failed transmission cooler which allows coolant to mix with the transmission fluid, causing internal damage to the components. nothing happened before, but the transmission started slipping 5th gear and no going into it, now 4 and third finally just stopped moving... repair cost is going to be 6500$ at the nissan dealership and they will not admit a known issue.... *tr

I took my car to a nissan dealership complaining about issues with the transmission slipping. i was told they found nothing wrong- however the nissan technician was fully aware of the issues with the transmission radiator coolant and failed to inform me of the possible issue. why not just replace the radiator before it causes the transmission to go bad. finally the transmission failed at 130k miles and of course i am told that i am out of luck and $4200. i think it is really sad that nissan offered extended warranties for customers under certain miles and left others out in the cold. if there was enough evidence to prove they were aware of the defect all along then customers should be able to have this repaired at no cost to them regardless of the number of miles on the vehicle. *tr

I have changed 2 cepairatlotay coverter at 8600 then 6 mos later my tarmissions need to be radiator was replaced

My problem started with my 2005 pathfinder over a year ago,i went to the nissan dealer they told me that i need to drop off my vehicle for them to fix it i asked if nissan covering it they said no i have to pay $2,500. this is not my fault it's their problem. why do i have to pay for them to correct their problem with a radiator leaking and messing up the transmission? *js

2005 nissan pathfinder was locking up & stalling at low speeds june 2013. i took it to nissan & paid $400 for supposedly a bad camshaft & bad crankshaft. not more than a month later the vehicle is stalling yet again. furious i took my vehicle to a non nissan dealer. the other mechanic felt ecm recall & faulty ecm was the cause. he took it back to nissan & insisted the do the recalled part & the bad ecm. service was upset that he went in there telling them the problem. they free of charge got my car going again. supposedly my key had "reset" itself. which "could be caused by a battery being dead for too long or being jump started". our battery was new & only maybe 6 months old. nissan service manager claimed she checked the ground & it was all ok. just the catalytic converters needed replacement for about $2000 but were not the cause of stalling or the key resetting itself. she insisted the ecm was good & the recalled part had nothing to do with it. a week later & here i am again with a car that wont start. this time the nissan tech came to the store where i was stranded at. his machine couldn't even read the codes & he said maybe it was ground wires in my dash or the ecm but hard to say unless i paid to have it looked at again! of course i have no choice but for them to look at it. i wouldn't mind as most for minor repairs/maitenance but it seems this year/model is pure crap. after reading other complaints i realize that my car shaking at 60+ miles when i do hit the freeway is a huge problem as well! we live in a small town where we don't usually drive those high speeds so i never really thought much of it until now. nissan knows very well these are huge problem cars yet doesn't care! these vehicles are not safe. the stalling has happened at intersections or driving!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph and there was a slight loss of transmission power with severe hesitation. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis andy they informed the contact that the transmission line was cracked and transmission fluid was leaking. the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 66,889.

My car would not start one morning so i had to call a tow truck to take it to my mechanic, he called me to tell me that the radiator was allowing moisture or water to go into the electrical part of the transmission and the transmission has completely fried. i got a quote of $4000 to $6000 to fix or rebuild it. he then told me there are thousands of articles online about the problem and that since my car was at 109,000 miles there was nothing nissan would do about fixing it even though there was nothing i did to cause the problem!!! i still owe $8500, as i have only had the car for 2 years, and i sure can't go buy another car. i have 3 small children so now i have no car, can't afford another and nissan will do nothing to help. *tr

I was driving .it did a click sound when changing shifts from 1 to second. i took the mechanic and i was told the transmission had leak some fluid damage because the radiator had a leakage. i changed the radiator and heater assembly hose that it was damage, too. to replace a re-build trans. i was told that i need 5k that i don't have it right now. but, sooner of later i have to replace it. i called my dealer and i was told that i'm in my own.because my car has 137k miles. i found out that there are more than a few owners with the same problem.

Transmission problems - vehicle has been having problems shifting - then suddenly began to make loud noises - took to transmission shop - they found no problems with computer diagnostic - 2 weeks later the service engine light came on p1746 - went to drive to shop and couldn't make it - had to have it towed home. transmission made loud grinding noises all of sudden and would not shift gears checked tranny fluid and everything else - do not understand why it went out - no prior problems or service engine light before this -- etc..went downhill fast - if i could have caught earlier or had some kind of warning from nissan maybe we could have done something preventive - extremely upset after finding out online about 05 tranny problems - called nissan - i have to pay out of pocket for costs - was never informed by nissan or dealer about transmission radiator problems - not a mechanic so i don't speak to details about the transmission replaced radiator last year in october 2012 - still was not advised about potential impact to transmission my wife was driving - lucky she was not in heavy traffic or on freeway - could have been horrible accident - nissan should honor - and fix - or either give us rebate on new vehicle for trade-in.

I was driving towards reno, nv and every time there is an uphill roadway the engine would rev up and the transmission shifts to another gear,i would feel a thumping sound and on every 3 to 6 miles of driving the vehicle would feel like it is running on an unpaved road. i took the vehicle to the dealership and that is when they informed me that my transmission fluid and engine coolant are mixing. not to mention that my fsr is no longer functioning properly. it turned out that the fsr (fuel sensor relay) is not on the recall list unless it is a 2006 and up. i don't mind the fsr, because i can work on this but the coolant and tranny fluid mixture should be a recall since a lot of people are experiencing this issue. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled and jerked as the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was coasted off the roadway until it was powered off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed a transmission mount. the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 57450.

Vehicle lost power while driving and won't accelerate. checked the fluid levels and they all are ok, however, transmission fluid color appears brownish instead of the usual pink color. *js

Transmission oil in radiator, cause car to over heat. most likely need new transmission and radiator. just over nissan 100,000 mile warranty and they won't cover the replacement. and if the would want me to pay 3,000 out of my pocket for a know defective part. i feel this needs to be recall and nissan expense and fix my car. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle decelerated and jerked while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. the dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. the jerking and deceleration increased with greater force and the dealer re-inspected the vehicle, advising that the radiator fluid had penetrated the transmission. as a result, both the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 57,800.

Started having trouble with transmission. had it checked and it is caused by the radiator.

Engine light is on. nissan dealer shop recommends to replaced transmission and radiator. *tr

My 2005 nissan pathfinder has on numerous occasions, just stopped running and turned off. it does this while sitting idle, say in line. it does this while driving down the street. it just turns off! now i'm having trouble re-starting it! *tr

The transmission in my 2005 nissan pathfinder is failing, just as it has been stated all over the internet. of course the extended warranty from october of 2012 does not assist me. my truck was fine at that time, and now, i am over $124,000 miles. nissan is still responsible for failing to inform its consumers about the on-going failing transmission issues. nissan needs to pay for my transmission. i expect it to happen!!! *tr

During the time i was driving the pathfinder i notice that the transmission started pulling. i got into the turning lane to pull over to check it out but when i stopped and then try to turn the vehicle would not move more then 3 feet that left me in the middle of the road. lucky no one was hurt but it could have been a bad situation if i was on a busy street. *tr

It's the typical nissan pathfinder (2005-2011) transmission/radiator failure due to fluids from both devices mixing and causing catastrophic failure of both. nissan informs me that they certainly understand my problem, which is comforting, but will not pay a dime. never buy another one. *tr

My pathfinder locked in 4wd while switch was still in 2wd and would not start back after towing to dealership i find out it is the radiator leaking into the transmission and both will have to be replaced at $4900.00. if my wife would of been on a road with more traffic it would of been bad for her and my two year old. we have only owned the car for a year and nothing but problems out of it and our altima. we have always been nissan owners but will never buy again this is evidently a really common problem and nissan's customer appreciation is awful. *tr

Driving in town roughly 25 miles, the truck slowed down, you hit the gas to excel and it stops eventually. the mechanic says the transmission coolant leaked, mixed and need to replace the transmission and trained and leaned the radiator. *tr

Transmission fail... never received any recalls about it... now i noticed was recall for my transmission and nissan didn't do anything to help. *tr

Transmission went out on vehicle while it was in motion causing vehicle to stall and difficulty picking up speed to merge into 65mph highway traffic almost resulting in a collision. when vehicle was towed to transmission shop, they informed me that these nissan pathfinders are known for having bad radiators causing water to enter transmissions making the transmission to suddenly go out. ..i then had it towed to a second shop and they confirmed radiator went bad. radiator was replaced but transmission is completely out due to the radiator. *tr

There is problem with this model vehicle. thousands of people are having the same problem. the radiator has a leak in it causing the transmission oil to mix with the radiator coolant creating a mixture of gravy type substance. the transmission and the radiator are filled up with this substance. the engine is not being cooled down. the vehicle starts to vibrate after a certain speed. when you pop up the hood it smells like plastic burning. *tr

Nissan has a recall on the transmission only up to 100,000 miles. i purchased the vehicle at 98,000 but did not know about recall. i contacted nissan and since it is over 100,000 they will not fix their mistake on engineering this vehicle. so i now have a vehicle that is setting in my driveway and will not run! the transmission is completely useless and i do not have $6000 to fix it!! i feel nissan should be liable for the faulty vehicles no matter what mileage considering it only happens in higher mileage. nissan has told me that they will not fix it and it is now my responsibility to do so. *tr

1st - fuel gauge does not indicate whether tank is full and service engine light is constantly on. informed that this was a common problem, but no recall for my vehicle. will cost $1,000 to replace, still have not done. 2nd - was driving my 2005 pathfinder on highway, alone with my 2.5 year old daughter, rpms surge, car won't accelerate, forced to pull over in the middle of nowhere ok, towed to nissan dealership for $200. dealership says that radiator and transmission both need to be replaced. do a google search to find that this is a common issue on this year, make and model and repairs total approximately $4,800. since my mileage is at 101,500, 1,500 miles over warranty, nissan will offer no copay. why is there no recall? does somebody need to be seriously injured or killed for this to happen? shame on nissan for putting people in danger. had my car serviced at nissan dealership where purchased, no one ever informed me of this problem so i could have taken care of it before it was too late. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service when the contact was told that the radiator was leaking fluid into the transmission. the contact stated that the transmission had been hesitant. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 102,500.

On july 25, 2013 the car made a skipping sound when i turned it on and a few days prior it would make a rolling action when stopped. on july 26, 2013 i was in route and after being on the road for 7 minutes at a stop light the vehicle would not accelerate when i pressed on the gas pedal. after numerous attempts it started driving however it would not go past 15 miles making a grinding sound/noise. i was able to get it to the closest mechanic. the mechanic informed me that the a/c coolant had gone into the transmission requiring it to be flushed however not guaranteeing that it will work. i called nissan on july 26 2013 and was informed that my warranty had expired and that they would not assist in repairing the transmission. at this time, the problem is trying to be fixed and expected to be significantly costly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph , she noticed the fuel gauge registered incorrectly after the fuel tank had been refueled. in addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact stated the approximate mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had to wait an hour before the vehicle would restart with the illumination of the check engine light. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the cam shaft position sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 148,000.

It appears the radiator failed leaking coolant into the transmission. when i asked the mechanic about it he said that now your transmission will fail soon. i have been reading that this is very common and has happened alot with this year and model which i believe to be totally not acceptable. *tr

While backing out of a parking space my check engine light came on and it felt like my transmission was slipping. i had the vehicle towed to the nissan dealer. they told me the radiator failed and the radiator fluid seeped into the transmission fluid causing everything to fail. 80, 000 miles is the warranty. i am just over that. they are offering me a $2500.00 co pay but i feel they should take care of this problem. there should be a recall on the radiator to prevent this problem. *tr

Was exiting a side street onto a high traffic road turning left, crossing oncoming traffic. vehicle lurched forward then lost all forward acceleration. leaving me in oncoming traffic lane. a separate vehicle nearly impacted the front driver door of my vehicle, sliding to a stop. upon vehicle inspection at the local dealer, it was determined the radiator that houses a transmission cooler failed and mixed anti-freeze in with the transmission, causing the vehicle to degrade quickly, causing a spurt of vehicle acceleration due to a large transmission slip. this could have cause a very serious injury or death had the other vehicle made contact with my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and it was determined that the coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail. the transmission would need to be replaced. the failure and the current mileages were 90,000. *tr

The nissan pathfinder complete shut down down and then would not go into reverse. i restarted the vehicle and the slip light was on--the car would not go into reverse. i then parked the car and returned next morning and the car electronics apparently reset (apparently) and the car would go into reverse. after driving for 10 km, the slip light came on and i drove it promptly into nissan repair (overseas). the repair center informs me to not drive the car--possible damage to the transmission and that we need to get a part called valve assembly 31705ea30a; i must have this shipped, and cost for repair labor is $1,000 larie (667.00 usd). the issue is that the car died out as i was entering into a parking lot and a car hit me in the rear--luckily i was not on a highway when this happened. i have minor rear bumper damage>approximately 200 usd; i would have been seriously injured as well as my wife, if this had happened on the highway or in major traffic flow. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer. *tr

My coolant is leaking into my transmission and its on its last leg..oil pressure gauge is broken along with fuel indicator and many other problems. *tr

The radiator is cracked and has leaked fluid into transmission. *tr

I was driving on a highway back from getting groceries in a town 45 miles from me. all of a sudden the car started revving. i took it off of cruise control and tried pressing on the gas. nothing happened. i pulled off to the side of the road and called a tow truck. after several hours sitting on the side of the road in the dark and by myself, i got it towed back to my town, 35 miles away. i found out that the transmission had gone out. i took it to a transmission shop and they told me that it was the cooling system had leaked into my transmission and fired the tcm. it will cost me $4600.00 to fix it. i found out that there is a recall on this problem after the fact of it happening and now they refuse to fix their mistake. they will cover up to 80000 miles for the recall and up to 100000 miles with a deductible of $2500.00. and nothing after 100000. why did they not inform us of this problem? does anyone have a law suit going on this? *tr

Hi i brought my 2005 nissan pathfinder in december 2012 from kings auto porsche and the car fax was clear on it. i brought it with 63k miles on it and i now have 90k on it. i never received and paperwork such as any recalls campaigns. about the end of may or first week of june of 2013 my car started to do a vibration and then acted like it wanted to stall and hit real hard into gear. it wasn't till june 14, 2013 that it put me on the side of the road running hot to where i pulled over in 80+ degree weather with my 2 year old son and my 3 month old daughter in the car. i started to search the internet to find a few recalls and many unhappy nissan customers and find that nissan has many complaints on the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission causing a milky substances. i knew nothing about any recall and find out that many are very upset with nissan who isn't fixing this issue after their vehicles hit 80k. i am very unhappy with this issues and feel that nissan should be responsible for this. please contact me on my issues. as i will be going higher up and to the media like the rest of your unhappy customers! thank you for your time and looking at my letter. *tr

I brought our pathfinder in to our mechanic for an oil change and inspection. he said that the radiator is going bad. specifically the coolant that is attached to the transmission. he said that we should not drive the vehicle, as it could blow the transmission. we are lucky that he did such a thorough inspection, as we had no warning signs. i googled the problem and found your website, and that this has been an ongoing problem with nissan. our mechanic said he recently had to replace two radiators, one on a 2009 nissan pathfinder and another on a nissan (truck)...i can't remember the model and year. *tr

The 2005 nissan pathfinder's transmission started to slip and engine speed would dip and vehicle would feel as though it was attempting to shift into a non existent gear at speed. several weeks after this started to happen a notification was received in the mail pertaining to the coolant leaking into the transmission oil. after having replacing the radiator and flushing the transmission and replacing transmission oil, the transmission is continuing to slip. awaiting word from nissan north america to replace or fix this known issue. *tr

I just bought this car, and had a problem with transmission to begin with, following with the fuel level sensor (just started), i had to replace the transmission, radiator, now i have to replace the fuel sensor, and 2 days ago the plastic heater receiver that is located in firewall of car had melted, and all anti-freeze had gone and the motor got overheated (why plastic made?, instead of brass???), so the dealer said that i had to replace the whole piece ($250.00) plus labor, it is incredible how this car company called nissan is loosing their prestige since started to assembly in us, it is just making more money out of the people with all these crappy parts they are using. we need the federal government to be involved and give us back the money spent on these manufacturing defects as soon as possible. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. as a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 134,000. *tr

The check engine light came on in the vehicle the night before. vehicle was taken to the nissan service dealership the next day-june 5, 2013-for a diagnosis. was told the coolant had leaked into the transmission and ruined it. both the radiator and the transmission will need to be replaced. was told by the mechanic that nissan will not pay for any part of the repairs due to being over 100,000 miles. the odometer has 103,000 miles, only 3,000 miles over the limit. this is manufacturer's defect and should be repaired by nissan, free of charge. after further investigation, discovered that thousands of owners 2005-2010 pathfinders, x-terras, frontiers and armadas have experienced the same exact issue. the cost for my repair is $6300! nissan needs to be investigated and the total repair costs refunded to the owners! this is an enormous hardship for this family and all who have experienced this fiasco! *tr

My wife observed issue with gas or brakes for last couple months. i thought it was brakes and i had just bleed and replaced fluid which helped. on 6/20/13 i made left turn on my home street and transmission did not respond. i was stuck in middle of road and luckily no cars were approaching. at first i thought car stalled and tried to restart but realized the engine was still running. at that moment i knew what it was (failed transmission from cross contamination). i drove directly to reliable nissan in albuquerque where they verified the bad news. this really proves this is a manufacturing defect. my car has all proper maintenance and only has 54600 miles. i am the original owner. the vehicle looks brand new. i had just talked to both service managers from both the local dealers about my fears about this possibly happening. even had them check and they said the radiator was ok. i am only 50 days past my 8 years and with only 54600 miles nissan refuses to provide any good will. i am still stuck paying 2500 dollars. nissan keeps insisting this is not a safety issue. loosing propulsion is a safety issue. even in driving school i was trained that power, can avoid a possible disaster just as well as brakes. this is fact. too many close calls reported on this issue and its sad that our government only acts when cars explode and people die. i have noticed that this issue is increasing exponentially putting the risk of death and injury a more probable outcome. from last february almost 29 percent more cases reported in just 4 months. i worked with my dealers trying to avoid this. did all the trans oil changes, radiator flushes and asked if i could do anything to avoid this disaster and also had them inspect my radiator just a few months back. and yet, my brand new looking, meticulously maintained pathfinder needs a new transmission and radiator. *tr

I have only had this vehicle for a year. i noticed the transmission started sputtering when i got to about 40 or 50 mph. i had it taken in to see what the problem was and they told me the radiator failed and leaked into the transmission and both had to be replaced. luckily i was not on the road with my children in the car when this thing decided to fail. *tr

I felt a grinding nose while shifted and i stop and took the car to a dealer nissan and the find out a problem from transmission/ radiator. there was a recall for a faulty radiator who leaks into the transmission that cause the problem and i should pay for the repair on my own. i find out that nissan knows that problem never sent me a recall for that and i bought the car new i serviced it and all the maintenance at a dealership no word i should change the radiator . the same thing happens to me with my 2002 altima. *tr

Driving down interstate and vehicle started slipping wouldn't take gear had to coast off to the side of the road had to have vehicle towed into station serviceman said that radiator leaked into transmission and damaged the transmission had to have both transmission and radiator replaced the man at the station said that was the sixth vehicle that he had to do the same repairs too same make and model said that nissan had a recall on this make and model for a defect. *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to transmission failure. *smd the dealer informed the consumer they would replace the transmission at a cost of $4,000

I am reporting about my nissan pathfinder 2005, suddenly stopped driving on 85-n after existing the freeway yesterday (05/28/2013) around 1:30 pm and it was not moving at all and we were shocked and almost hit from behind and their was a lot of traffic. we were lucky it didn't stopped on the freeway, since it was busy day. with me in the car were, my wife, 3 children, youngest been 1 year old and with my sister-in law.. when traffic was backed, we got assistance from the hero and he moved us from the exit and later we towed the car to the mechanic shop and we found out it has a transmission problem. i saw an advert ( north carolina consumer council) and we reported to them too before someone is killed. please advise us what to do next. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel continuously. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that there was a combination of both the transmission fluid and coolant leaking together, which could cause damage to the transmission. the manufacturer offered an extended warranty associated with a manufacturer's voluntary recall related to the transmission. the vehicle was ineligible due to the excessive mileage. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 119,072. ...updated 07-10-13 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage 105,000. *tr

I started off at an intersection in heavy traffic where i live in atlanta, ga. my truck would not move. the engine revved when given gas but would not go forward. i was in panic mode because of the traffic and i had my family in the car. i was told by a nissan rep that radiator fluid is leaking into my transmission fluid and causing it to fail. he said eventually it will fail for good. these vehicles need to be recalled by nissan!!!!!!! this is a known issue and is very dangerous!! this must be addressed before someone loses a life at the hands of a faulty transmission!. also this is a very expensive repair for me. please do something!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and the gears made a grinding noise while shifting. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the radiator had fractured and caused coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 84,000.

From stop transmission failed to engage. checked fluid found water in transmission from failed cooling line thru radiator/ trans cooling line. *tr

Now my vehicle will not pass state inspection due to faulty fuel sending unit - the faulty fuel send unit cause check engine light to stay on and does not properly show fuel level in vehicle if a vehicle can not pass inspection, due to a faulty manufacturer part under voluntary recall info from nissan website nissan fuel sending unit warranty extension nissan has extended the nissan new vehicle limited warranty for the fuel sending unit on certain nissan frontier, pathfinder, and xterra models. nissan is extending your vehicle's new vehicle limited warranty as it applies to the fuel gauge sending unit from 36 months 36,000 miles to 72 months 72,000 miles. please note that this is not a safety recall, and there are no safety issues relating to your fuel sending unit shouldn't this be considered a safety recall (faulty fuel gauge) - it definitely has nothing to do with emissions? nissan has not provided any assistance and has even refused partial compensation for this repair over $350 to fix any advice on how to drivers/consumers like myself?? i will have to foot the bill to be in compliance with ncdmv rules without any recourse against nissan - failure due to known faulty nissan part/design seems unfair! i have been chasing this for over a year! last year light was intermittent when it first occurred - now it stays on full time. can nissan be forced to make this a safety recall?? since my vehicle will not pass local safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled and the transmission slipped out of gear. all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated when the failure occurred. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. the dealer stated that the relay pack malfunctioned and the transmission was defective due radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. there was also transmission fluid that leaked into the radiator. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000.

My wife was on way home. as she slowed and turned into driveway car just stopped pulling. it was like it was in 5th gear. had to accelerate hard to just get into driveway. parked and shut it off. after inspection i found trans fluid looked milky. searched web and found that hundreds of others had experienced this. i hoped i had caught it early enough not to have damaged transmission. i replaced radiator, thermostat,trans filter and fluids. no help...... still doesn't pull. does have nice clean fluids in it now. *tr

Having the same problem that the nissan put out a recall for. an alarming number of nissan xterra, pathfinder and frontier owners are stepping forward with stories about their cracked radiators which are causing coolant to leak into the transmission. once mixed with the transmission fluid this lethal combination kills the valves, seals and torque converter -- rendering your entire transmission useless. this issue is currently contained to the 2005 - 2007 model years, but we're keeping our eyes open for reports from other years. *tr

The dte read ------ .and gas guage on the pathfinder reads a 1/4 tank of gas, this could cause a bigger problem later. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance the technician advised that the radiator would have to be replaced. after the replacement of the radiator, the contact was parked when the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr

I took my truck to the nissan dealership for them to tell me that my transmission fluid and radiator fluids have mixed and that i need to replace both of them. after doing some research i found out that this has been a problem with this truck since around 2007. i called nissan and asked them what do they plan to do to help me get my truck fixed and they told due to the miles that they couldn't help me. i *tr

Transmission started chugging took it to the repair shop the next day and they showed me i have engine coolant in the transmission and that it would be 5000 to repair. told me i was the 6th nissan that has been in his shop in the last month with the same problem!! *tr

Car would not start, got it towed to my mechanic, radiator allowed coolant to mix with transmission fluid. containment the transmission. radiator and transmission has to be replaced. job will cost $5346.74. *tr

While driving on a local street in my neighborhood at 35 mph on my way to pick up my son from school, the pathfinder began to lose power. i press on the gas and the pathfinder would not go any faster, it was hesitating and seemed like it was going to stop. i made to the mechanic and was told the radiator had leaked into the transmission. the mechanic then advised the radiator and transmission would have to be replaced at a cost of $5828. i am upset and completely in shock when he tells nissan has an extended warranty however it only covers you up to 100,000 miles. nissan is aware of this issue and if it happened at 100,000 i would have brought it in for servicing. i paid over 30,000 for the pathfinder brand new and after eight years this is what i am left with, no recourse? *tr

I have been notified by my mechanic, that there is transmission fluid in both my radiator and coolant system. thought i'm thankful that no incident has happened yet, in doing research i have heard of many nissan pathfinder 2005-2010 owners having the same issues with their vehicles. some have even reported repair costs in excess of $3000 for transmission failure repairs. i am getting mixed information as to what my options are in regard to a class action suite against nissan. i need some clarity in this issue before i find myself in an unfavorable situation. *tr

Transmission did not engage when pulling car out of my garage. i put it in park and tried again but the car would still not engage. after a third attempt the car began to move but the transmission was acting very odd and disengaging, almost like i was coasting. this was very scary for me and my three children. my husband inspected the car and found that radiator fluid contained a white greasy substance. i took the car in for inspection and repair at my local nissan dealer and they informed me that there was indeed cross contamination due to a cracked transmission cooling line mixing with the radiator fluid. this will end up costing me $2,500.00 to fix. it appears that i am not the first to have to deal with this problem, and by the number of people filing complaints it seems like a defect to me and not mere coincidence. this really needs to be a recall. nissan needs to be held liable for the multitudes of people stuck in this unfortunate situation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the transmission started to exhibit a loud noise when shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. as a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 99,000. *tr

Lost power, transmission not engaging, was told that it was radiator coolant was leaking in the system. after transmission was replaced after at approximately 27,000 miles same incident happened again. *tr

Transmission stalls when trying to shift between gears. the transmission cannot decide when to shift and tries to downshift during deceleration. the transmission is slow to respond. *tr

Just over a year ago our 2005 pathfinder's transmission failed due to nissan installing a faulty radiator in the vehicle when it was made. due to the expense of getting it fixed, it still sets in the garage waiting to save up the money to fix the issue. over the year, nissan has admitted it was a problem but instead of fixing it, they say they will cover it if the vehicle has low millage. the radiator problem is not millage dependant. we drove our pathfinder and it was beyond the millage they would cover. so i guess i am being penalized by nissan for driving the pathfinder. i just wish nissan would do the right thing for its customers. *tr

The 2005 nissan pathfinder was going down the road and it began to hard shift. the revs would go high and then the car would shift very hard. then while going down the road at about 55mph the car shifted into neutral. the car would not engage any gears and i had to pull of the road. once the vehicle was stopped it would not engage any gears. i tried to reset from park and still nothing. i turned off the car and then back on,then i placed the car into "d" drive at which time it had a long delay before engaging the gear hard. then i rolled off slowly and again, it reved up high before going into the next gear. as soon as i got to about 20 mph it shifted into neutral before coasting to a stop. i had to repeat the off/on procedure and keep it under 20 mph before i got to a safe place. the car continue to go down the road between 15-20 mph at high revs in order to get it to a mechanic shop. there were no warning signs, no indicators that the car was going to shift into neutral and the worst thing is that i was with my family in the car when this occured with a high volume of cars on the road which made it a dangerous condition for the car to unexpectedly shift into neutral. *tr

The transmission cooler of the radiator is leaking into the transmission. *tr

While driving at approx 40 mph, the transmission suddenly disengaged; rpms went up to 5000; was like being in neutral. at the time, i was traveling up a slight incline without a shoulder or safe area to stop. stopped in the roadway. had it towed to nissan dealership. they advised that they were aware of the known issuefor a long time and that the radiator part that cools the transmission fluid failed and radiator fluid had entered the transmission causing the transmission to fail. this known issue, was never a recall and nissan had no intentions on a recall due to a class action lawsuit. unfortunately, my vehicle mileage is over the class action lawsuit settlement mileage and therefore nissan will not take any responsibility; leaving strict instructions to nissan customer affairs to specifically not offer any assistance to persons affected by this known issue. nissan dealership service dept advised that nissan had fixed the known issue on a newer model of radiator. nissan should have recalled the product for a safety inspection and replaced all parts known to fail. total estimated cost to repair at nissan dealership started around $8000 and negotiated to $5000. several private transmission repair shop estimates are approx. $4000. most private auto shops will not touch this repair due to the known issue and no confidence that nissan fixed the known issue. request an investigation with an eye towards safety recall & reimbursement for those who already had to pay out of pocket. *tr

I was leaving an appointment at the hospital and as i approached a speed bump i heard a loud drop noise and the vehicle would no longer move upon pressing the gas. there was a complete loss of motive power. i put the vehicle in park and turned it off and then on again and it went into gear however i was unable to accellerate over 40mph and headed straight to a dealership. i received a call on from the dealer diagnosing the problem as a failed transmission fluid cooler located in the radiator assembly that allowed coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid, resulting in damaged internal transmission components and a damaged internal transmission computer. *tr

Transmission is going out, i received a letter from nissan a couple months ago that states some of these vehicles have had issues. also they do nothing for this after 100000 mi. well, it seems that nissan knew about this and there are alot more of these than some of these vehicles. i have been all over the web and have come to the conclusion that there are thousands of these issues and nissan fails to admit fault. i don't have money to fix my vehicle with 112000 on it and i should not have to replace a transmission with only 112000 on it, especially a well maintained one.nissan knew of this problem! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission seized and the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the radiator and transmission were both replaced due to coolant leaking into the transmission and causing internal damage. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

While driving in middle of the street, suddenly car stopped driving. had the car towed to repair shop. it seems there is a coolant leak into transmission that caused the issue. however nissan's extended warranty only allows up to 100000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first. since my mileage is over that, nissan will not cover any repairs. *tr

Noticed my truck hesitating at about 40mph took in to have checked and was told the transmission and radiator were both failing due to a broken line between the two which caused the fluids from the two parts to mix and cause the failure. then the good news haha the cost would be $6,000.00. i then came to read that this is a problem for many and it should have been a recall by the nissan corp.

I was driving and stopped at a traffic signal. when the light turned green and i pressed the gas pedal the vehicle moved less than 5 m.p.h. this continued all the way to church on march 10th, 2013. i drove to the vehicle to the dealer and 2 days later they diagnosed the issue. the radiator was leaking coolant into the transmission, cross contaminating the transmission fluid. this caused the valve body in the transmission to fail. the nissan dealer informed me that the radiator and valve body in the transmission had to be replaced. they also informed me that my power train warranty was expired because i was over 100,000 miles and my vehicle is at 104,000. i was told that nissan wouldn't cover the repair even though the radiator is defective but since i caught it early the transmission wasn't totally damaged just partially damaged saving me more money. however, my repair bill was $2,999.94!! even the mechanics at nissan told me that this is an known issue (off the record) and nissan should cover the repair!! this is due to a defective radiator and nissan should issue a recall. consumers shouldn't have to foot the bill for a manufacturing defect that nissan is aware of! it effects 2005 thru 2010 pathfinder, xterra and frontier vehicles. nissan is voluntarily offering to co-pay for repairs if your vehicle has less than 100,000 miles because of a class action lawsuit that is still pending in court. the issue only occurs after 100,000 miles leaving millions of consumers on the hook for an obvious manufacturing defect!! please help us recover the cost of this expensive repair?? please!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, a strong burning odor emitted from under the hood and the vehicle lost acceleration power. the contact was able to move the vehicle into a parking area. the contact inspected the vehicle and found smoke. the contact drove the vehicle home. the mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that the radiator failed and caused the radiator fluid to leak into the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 127,525.

Transmission cooler leaks, allowing transmission fluid and engine coolant to mix, leading to automatic transmission damage. nissan dealer is aware of the incident and offer a $2500 deductible, this is not a fair deductible and nissan is not playing a fair game. *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to technical service bulletin recommended that fuel level sending unit be replaced and requests assistance for repairs. *smd the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer, because the instrument panel fuel gauge was giving an incorrect reading. he explained to the dealer, the instrument panel showed the vehicle had approximately one-quarter tank of fuel, when in fact the fuel tank was empty and the service engine light had illuminated. he also pointed out to the mechanic, that due to the inaccuracy and erratic movement of the fuel gauge reading, it could stall, at any time a resent an unsafe condition of the vehicle and compromise the life and safety of his passengers. after a careful review was conducted by the nissan technician, it was determined that the problem was due to the fuel sending unit malfunctioning, which was discovered earlier by nissan, in which a technical service bulletin was issued. nissan denied the consumers request to have the fuel sending unit replaced free of charge, because the vehicle was outside of the new vehicle limited warranty. the consumer stated nissan has since issued a safety recall regarding the fuel sending unit and extended the primary warranty.

I was driving about 40-45 m/h and the car stop accelerating, i took the car to the mechanic and he say it was the transmission($7,000.00) so i look it up in the internet and a lot of people have the same problem. *tr

My pathfinder began to shudder and make a deep rumbling noise while trying to maintain a constant speed anywhere between 40-55pmh. i took it to the dealership this morning and was told this afternoon that there was a crack in the intercooler inside the radiator and it had leaked coolant into the transmission fluid. it has caused major damage to the transmission. the radiator and the transmission has to be replaced. the tech said the estimated cost will be $5300. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle seemed to shift incorrectly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was a crack in the radiator that was allowing coolant to enter the transmission. there were also cracks in the hoses that contributed to the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 127,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from traffic light, the vehicle hesitated and failed to engage in gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that radiator fluid was leaking into to the transmission and as a result, the transmission solenoid needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 116,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine rpm reading began to increase as the vehicle shifted hard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced because radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: dp12004 (power train) that could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 78,241.

During the month of december 2012 i had my nissan truck serviced. the diagnostic test recommended to replace rear differential fluid, replace cabin air filter, replace windshield wiper blades, air filter, perform engine coolant exchange , transmission fluid exchange, power steering system fluid exchange, perform brake system fluid exchange, and fuel injection . i also had to replace the catalytic converter, which was done by nissan. i had all of these services performed by the nissan automotive department. on february 28 2013, my service engine soon light comes on along with sensor light indicating a door is open. however, no doors were open. i take the truck back to nissan, and they tell me the transmission is about to go out!!!! how is this possible? i have always taken my truck to nissan to perform the service . i am outraged!!!! all of the service needed has always been performed by nissan. please help!!!! *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to defective radiator in vehicle. *smd the consumer stated he sent nissan a letter regarding his concerns about radiator coolant leaking into the transmission. nissan responded by saying they would not cover any repairs until the leaked developed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that fuel gauge displayed incorrect readings. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the fuel level unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 90,000. updated 4/1/13 *cn updated 04/23/2013 *js

While driving the pathfinder at 45mhp it started to shake and slowed down even while pressing gas pedal down... felt like the brakes were on.. after getting the vehicle home i discovered the problem with the transmission and radiator. it seems to be a common problem that nissan is aware of... if we were on the interstate at high speeds it could of been a serious accident. *tr

Radiator cracked and coolant leaked into transmission. i did some research, this happens to all 2005-2010 pathfinders. very expensive repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to loose power and would not accelerate over 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Automatic transmission is failing. failure first appeared at speeds between 40 and 50 mph and now experiencing transmission failure from 30 mph to 60 mph. pathfinder now has 71560 miles. *tr

On 11/15/11 nissan flushed the radiator. on 7/11/12 the transmission went out due to the coolant leaking into the transmission. nissan should have 100% responsibility of this issue. nissan has know about this issue for years and they extend the warranties to the max of 100,000 miles. most of these issues occur after 100,000 miles. nissan needs to reimburse and or recall all 2005-2010 pathfinder's, xterra's and frontier's as this can be a safety issue when you are driving at high speeds and the transmission fails. my wife almost got rearended because this issue. i want to be reimbursed of the repairs that were done on my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle shook violently without any warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the transmission needed to be flushed and the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any further assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

I purchased my 2005 nissan pathfinder in march of 2011. had done great for awhile. replace a exhaust sensor in august of 2012. always smelled hot after being driven, like something electrical but could never pinpoint it. then around november 2012 noticed a delayed reaction in engaging when going into reverse and a slight hesitation coming out of park into drive. didn't think much about it at time. but has since gotten worse, shutters from time to time driving, and hesitates more often. i called the local nissan service department today, jan 24, the manager there told me i should call the nissan consumer office because the company was aware of the issue. so i did. the first person i started talking to hung up on me as soon as i mentioned my vehicles make and model. i called back got someone else, although she didn't hang up on me, she was no help. she said because my vehicle was over 100000 miles, there was nothing that could be done. so i got in touch with the toyota dealership where i purchased the vehicle. they are looking into it for me as well. this is wrong the way nissan is treating people. if they truly wanted good customer service, they would voluntarily recall these affected vehicles and make it right. i will never purchase another nissan product or recommend them. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and noticed the vehicle would not accelerate. after continually applying pressure to the accelerator pedal the vehicle responded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that fluid from the radiator was leaking into the transmission and caused corrosion. the technician stated the transmission and radiator would have to be replaced. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: dp12004 (power train:automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines) that could have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

My 2005 nissan pathfinder suffered a radiator leak which leaked fluid into the transmission. while driving the car the engine started running at a high rpm while the vehicle suddenly lost the ability to drive despite the car running and the gas pedal being depressed. then the transmission "kicked in" and the car lurched forward until the issue happened again and the car completely broke down on the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while accelerating after decelerating, the transmission slipped and acceleration power decreased. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid that is lead through the radiator to be cooled, allowed water into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 102,916 and the current mileage was 108,000.

The transmission started slipping when accelerating at all speeds. coolant was found in the trans fluid. the radiator and water pump had to be replaced. we had to also add a oil cooler as a precaution. now 8k miles later the transmission has failed and will not shift into 5th gear. best case scenario is a new trans valve assembly for $1500 or worst case new trans for $6500. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the engine coolant contaminated the transmission fluid because an internal piece broke. the only reason i noticed any issue is the reverse gear began to have trouble engaging. after visiting two mechanics, i had to replace the entire radiator/coolant system and put in a new transmission. although nissan has acknowledged this is a common issue, they refused to do anything to help with the situation. ultimately, this repair cost me upwards of $6000.00 to repair. *tr

Transmission cooler leaked coolant in transmission an trans started slipping now i need a transmission. *tr

We own a 2005 nissan pathfinder that my wife drives daily until a couple of weeks ago that the transmission gave up on us at exactly 100298 miles. she said that she was driving around 50 miles an our and that all of a sudden the suv just quit and it would not go no further. luckily there was no cars behind her because our daughters were with her at the time. so now i have a pathfinder that does not run because i cant afford the six grand they are trying to charge me because i went over 298 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, an unusual noise could be heard coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was flushed and the radiator was replaced. the technician stated that the transmission exhibited internal damage as a result of coolant leaking from the radiator. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) due to the fact that it had exceeded the 100,000 mile limit. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,720.

The fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan pathfinder is not working. this is a known issue by nissan and has issued a recall for some 2005 pathfinders however my vehicle is not included. this is big safety issue as i am unable to be certain of fuel remaining in my tank and could run out of gas (or my children that drive the car). i don't understand how nissan can issue a recall for some but not all vehicles with this issue as it is a very dangerous issue. *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to vehicle fire that was caused by a defect. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle caught on fire while his wife was driving. his wife felt a jerking motion when she pushed down on the accelerator. his wife pulled over, when suddenly another motorist informed her the vehicle was on fire. once she exited the vehicle, there was a loud boom noise, which was believed to be the battery exploding. within in seconds, the uncontrollable flames literally engulfed the entire vehicle. an investigator believed the cause of the fire was a failure in the transmission. *jb

Water in transmission. transmission/ radiator issues now. $2500 co-pay to have repaired. *tr

Transmission failed. sent to nissan dealership and put me to another transmission place. the transmission was redone again. after that transmission failed again and the mech. noticed the mixing of radiator fluid in the transmission fluid. then i contacted nissan and nissan corp. they both pushed me aside saying that they could do anything do to the mileage. i increased the urgency to nissan corp. i am in the military with no car for my wife. i have expended over 5 k already and now needing to do more. *tr

I was going to work a usual so i have to take the highway. everything was pretty normal then as i was driving for about 10 minutes i felt like hesitation from the suv. i was in first lame so as i pressed the gas pedal a little further in i noticed that the car was decelerating. it was like it was losing power. it returned to normal then 5 minutes later the same thing happened only the car started jerking as well. i turned to the emergency lane to see what was wrong. i turned the engine off and popped the hood it smelled like coolant leaking and the suv didn't say that it was overheated.i tried to turn it on it didn't let me and the dashboard wasn't displaying the n,d,r...etc. took it to the mechanic and said the suv had internal leakage of the radiator and it messed with the transmission. he told me that this type and year of suv had faulty radiator that came like that. the only problem is that i had bought the car 8 months ago and that it came with a warranty for these type of car for less than 80,000 miles. well i bought the car from the dealer with more than 100,000 miles .now at this point to fix the car ranges from 3,000-6,000 dollars. shame on nissan dealers for selling these type of cars that are potentially dangerous on the road. *tr

While i was driving my vehicle i had to stop abruptly and the brakes did not respond i had to press it extremely hard for them to respond they made a weird sound and also when i changed from parking to drive, it made a strong noise and was extremely difficult to change it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the radiator. the contact was advised that radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid and caused the vehicle to stall. the radiator and transmission was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. the check engine warning light illuminated as the heather and air conditioning unit failed to operate. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the dealer inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the radiator. the dealer advised the contact that the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance with the repair. the failure mileage was 130,841 and the current mileage was 144,121. updated 1/7/13 *cn the consumer stated radiator coolant leaked into the transmission, twice. the first time, was in july 2011, and nissan replaced the transmission and radiator at a cost of $ 6,981.86. the second time it occurred was in september 2012, at a cost of $ 1499.19. nissan replaced the transmission with an after market transmission and flushed the radiator. updated 01/09/13

My vehicle had given no signs of problems. i had my vehicle serviced, oil changed...etc on regular basis. friday november 9th i left work and my vehicle wouldn't start. the nissan dealer i took my vehicle to has informed me that a faulty radiator tank broke down, leaked coolant into my transmission, corrupting my transmission and all the electronic components that allow the vehicle to identify my transmission & give the vehicle/transmission ability to start. in addition they indicate it caused corrosion and has destroyed my transmission. i have been told that nissan knew of this problem/exact issue but instead of recalling the radiators, they "offered" an extended warranty up to 8 years/80,000 miles (whichever comes first): no customer co-pay; after 8 years/80,000 miles (whichever comes first) up to 9 years/90,000 miles (whichever comes first): customer co-pay is $2,500; after 9 years/90,000 miles (whichever comes first) up to 10 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first): customer co-pay is $3,000. i think its asinine that they can get away with not recalling all of these and taking care of a problem they know about without putting a huge burden on all of their customers. *tr

My nissan quit due to a failed transmission. i was driving and without warning when i accelerated it would not go forward. it occasionally would do a hard shift when going down hills or increasing speed. i began to smell a foul odor coming from the hood and alot of smoke billowing from the back of the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the transmission failed. the contact stated that she tried to accelerate but the speed dropped to zero. the contact pulled the vehicle over and allowed the vehicle sit for a day. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that radiator and the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 110,000. the vin was unavailable.

Driving down 4 lane highway and stopped at a red light in a small town. when light turned green, i tried to proceed but vehicle would not move. when i would press the accelerator, the rpms would go up but vehicle would not move. there were many vehicles coming up behind me at a high rate of speed and there i was with my wife and three children stuck in the middle of a four lane highway, unable to move. i had to risk getting out of the vehicle and run to the rear of the vehicle and try to flag down vehicles coming at me at over 60 mph and try to flag them around my stranded vehicle with my family inside. finally able to get some assistance and get vehicle pushed to shoulder of the road. my vehicle has been to the same nissan dealership five times for this same problem!!!!! each time the repair lasts approximately 12 to 18 thousand miles and then i start having the same problem. in jan.of 2012 ,i paid the same dealership five thousand dollars for a new transmission and in august ; i once again have the same problem. i decided to file a complaint after becoming aware that this is a very common issue with these vehicles. *tr

The problem began some time in sept 2012. when slightly accelerating at about 40 to 45 mph the transmission "shudders". recently it has been happening at higher speeds (60 to 65). *tr

My wife picked up our two young kids (4, 6 at the time) from school and while on the way back home our 2005 nissan pathfinder totally shutdown as she was passing through a busy intersection. thankfully, she made it through the intersection before being hit but was broken down in the street. unfortunately, i was out of town for work that week so she called our neighbor and he helped get the truck back to our house. after discussing the situation with me on the phone, she called several transmission specialists and had one of them (a+ transmission) pick up the suv the next day. after a running a diagnostic test and determining the severity of the transmission problem, they had to pull the transmission to do a complete inspection. they determined that the radiator had leaked into the transmission and transfer case and that the whole transmission including the radiator needed to be replaced. we opted for a rebuild since transmissions from nissan were on 6 month backorder due to other nissan's having the same issue. we spent almost $4,000 to fix this problem with no help from nissan. after some research online, we found many complaints regarding this issue and the lack of a recall by nissan. this is a significant safety issue that nissan has failed to adequately address. i hope that someone will make nissan do the right thing. *tr

The transmission failed while driving 60mph up a hill. the car most ability to climb hill and speed dropped dramatically. i was concerned of being hit from behind as traffic was going faster and had to go around me. there was not a place to pull over. i made it (barely) over the hill and pulled over. the issue is a failure of the internal radiator coolant hose leaking into the transmission and destroying the transmission. this has been admitted and previously noted and diagnosed by nissan, but they have offered no assistance if your vehicle is out of warranty. it should be a recall for all affected vehicles. pretty scary when the car fails at speed and you are in the middle of traffic. *tr

The car was being driven on a busy street during morning rush hour, at approximately 40 mph. the car immediately stopped running and went to a crawling speed (around 1-2 mph). cars behind needed to move quickly to avoid collision, and because there was no shoulder, the car blocked traffic. the car was taken to a nissan dealership. their first diagnosis was that it was a failure of the automatic transmission valve body, and they wanted to charge around $2400 for the repair. three days later, after looking at it, the dealership diagnosed the problem as coolant leaking into the transmission, with a cost of repair of $7400. *tr

Well my pathfinder was working great and i never had any problem with it then one day i'm driving it to work and it just stop i kept accelerating and it wouldn't move. a friend of mine came and looked at it and told me on the spot you radiator busted and filled your transmission with coolant and that destroyed your transmission and destroy it did. my friend to told me funny thing is that could have been prevented by installing an external cooling which he would have done for 100 bucks if only had nissan let me know that the 2005 pathfinders had this issue. oh well i feel cheated and i swore in my life i will have a nissan car again or acura for that matter nor anyone in my family. this one i'm stuck with but once guaranteed that the mechanic gave it's about to expire i'm selling it and i'm definitely not buying nissan again! ever! *tr

This complaint is regarding a 2005 nissan pathfinder. it is common to this model and involves the intermingling of coolant and transmission fluid due to the faulty design involving these systems. the result is ruination of both the automatic transmission and the radiator, in addition to various associated components. please, compel nissan to issue a fully-covered recall on this defect. it is an obvious design flaw and the fact that the consumer is currently forced to bear the significant burden of the substantial related repairs is absolutely ridiculous. *tr

Around 95000 miles the transmission began very abrupt jerking when accelerating. around may 2011 transmission began slipping, i googled the problem and discovered many people had the same problem due to radiator cracked. i looked into my radiator and discovered strawberry looking fluid . replaced my radiator , an flushed it a few times and then flushed my transmission which had the same color fluids, i believe nissan was aware of these faulty radiators and transmission and drag it out through court so people would loose their opportunity to use their warranty. i am currently trying to get nissan to replace my faulty transmission and i am willing to pay a $3000.00 fee but so far they are reluctant. any suggestions you may have would be appreciated. *tr

I was leaving a restaurant parking lot with my wife and kids. i pulled to the parking lot exit and turned right onto the 4-lane boulevard. i tried to accelerate to traffic speed in the near lane but the motor simply raced and would not propel the vehicle. as traffic caught me i heard tires squealing and horns blowing from the vehicles behind me. the traffic worked around me while i shifted the transmission into park and then back into drive and began to move at idle speed. as traffic allowed i worked over into the left lane and then the turning lane while gradually accelerating to driving speed, merged back into traffic and proceeded home, careful to avoid any stop lights in busy traffic. we are fortunate that we were not involved in an accident. i'm no expert, but i do know that a vehicle that suddenly won't propel itself in traffic is as dangerous as one with no brakes. this was the one and only time that we experienced this problem. there was no previous indication that anything was wrong. i took the car to the nissan dealer and they diagnosed the problem as a transmission coolant line failure which allowed transmission fluid and engine coolant to intermix in the radiator, engine block and transmission, which in turn caused the transmission to slip. i'm sure nhtsa has received many complaints about this problem. i'm hearing many of the same complaints just in my area and likely there are others that have not yet been reported. hopefully no one will have to die or suffer serious injury because of this unsafe condition before a recall will be issued. *tr

Bought vehicle in april 2012 had transmission go out fixed that with warranty company. the transmission went out again in less than a month comes to find out the radiator was cracked sending antifreeze into transmission and transmission fluid into my radiator destroying my transmission computer. got that fixed camshaft sensors then went bad cost me more money. after that the radiator was still messed up had it repaired and flushed system completely. the shop also had to replace the back flow reserve cap and thermostat for being bad. the vehicle worked for another two days and had a mechanic look at the vehicle for overheating and the diagnosis was fan clutch was working need to replace fan clutch completed that. now nov. 8th two days later after being fixed still overheating. do know what to do anymore??? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated without any warning. the contact mentioned that the digital panel that displayed which gear the vehicle was in also went blank. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator leaked coolant into the transmission, destroying the modulator. as a result, the transmission, radiator and modulator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to pay for part of the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 96,000.

Transmission failure due to radiator leaking into fluid my transmission which has been ruined. i have 140 k miles on my 2005 pathfinder and was never notified by nissan about the faulty radiator and therefore this damaged occurred. estimate to fix is $5600.00. *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder. consumer states problem with vehicle transmission *tgw the consumer stated while driving, the check engine light illuminated, as well as the 4-wheel drive light. the vehicle started hesitating. when the consumer called the dealer, they advised her to open the gas tank, to see if a puff of air came out. once she told them no, she put the vehicle in drive and it would not move, she then put it in reverse, and it still did not move,. the dealer then advised her to disconnect the battery for a half hour. she reconnected the battery and drove around the block and it stalled. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. an inspection revealed a problem with the transmission. the dealer stated a gasket between the radiator broke and anti-freeze leaked into the transmission. the dealer informed the consumer, it would cost $6,000 for the repairs. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 60 mph, the transmission responded extremely slow with slight hesitation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the defect was contributed to a crack in the radiator. the leaking coolant from the radiator caused severe damage to the transmission; however the radiator was replaced. in addition, the technician informed the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,225. the vin was unavailable.

Many instances of the car jerking, jerking forward when trying to slow down or stop. the rpm revving up to dangerous levels for no reason and trouble driving uphill. my car has become a major safety issue. first the fuel gauge stopped working, which caused me to run out of gas and stalling in the middle of an intersection. next, my car stalled for no reason while driving, that was repaired, something to do with a relay switch, now the transmission issues, possible radiator failure and the need of a new catalytic converter in a car with 100k miles.... that's insane !!! someone is going to be seriously hurt or killed if they don't fix these vehicles and people don't have thousands of dollars laying around to fix it. so, no food, rent or bills being paid for over a month just to pay for repairs is even more of a hardship to families. please help us before something happens. thanks !!! *tr

Radiator leaked into the transmission case completely destroying the entire transmission. per nissan, the cost to fix is $5900 and requires a new radiator and transmission. first symptom was lack of acceleration. *tr

My vehicle quit driving in the middle of traffic. it would only idle when i pressed the accelerator. i was notified that my radiator had an internal leak and the coolant was mixing with my transmission fluid which caused my transmission to shut down. i was notified when searching for a radiator, that this has been a common problem with the vehicles and is documented with complaints all over the internet. i am currently a nursing student, and i do not think it is fair that i must pay for repairs that are not my fault when i am not able to afford them. this has been an extremely costly repair and i have been forced to take out a loan to get my vehicle repaired so i will have transportation to school. *tr

The transmission felt kind of jerky one day, and then the very next day it felt like it was slipping or not wanting to shift before it would slam into gear. it was at this point that the transmission finally let go. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while parked, the contact noticed that the frame was severally corroded. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that the frame exhibited excessive corrosion and the vehicle was not repairable. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

The car starts pulling back after is driven 50 miles at a speed of 60mph specially if you start climbing up the hill. nissan does not want to take responsibility for the damage. though while the car is driven in the city, there is no problem, unless you go on the highway and go for a long drive. thank you.. *tr

Was driving through an intersection and the car immediately slowed down and would not drive forward, cars had to slam on there brakes and we were almost hit from behind and the left side. we had it towed 20 miles to a transmission shop to have them tell us radiator fluid has leaked into the transmission and would be $3500 to fix, nissan offered no help or compensation, called both the dealer and nissan consumer affairs with no success, neither wanted or insisted any help was treated like i didnt exist, caused extreme pain for my family. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan path finder. the contact stated the vehicle lunged forward and the transmission failed. the check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where they advised the contact that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they were aware of the failure but provided no assistance because the mileage was over 80,000. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 10/10/12*cn updated 10/11/12

Driving vehicle and suddenly lurched forward and wouldn't drive. taken to shop and said defect in radiator allowed coolant into transmission ruining both components. this is a known complaint which nissan fails to address. they uped their warranty when problem was seen but mostly happens outside of the warranty. i spoke with a customer service rep and she said there was nothing they could do even though they are aware of the problem. *tr

Radiator and transmission fluid mixed. internal radiator failure caused damage to transmission. causing loss of power when driving. nissan is aware of this problem and refuses to step up to the plate. it is a defective radiator and it can become very dangerous if it happens on a very busy interstate. i have chosen to let my vehicle set. i don't want to cause a fatality to myself or my family. please help not to let nissan get by with this. *tr updated ivoq 01/02/13

I was driving with my 15 year old daughter from my home in sanford, fl to clermont, fl to visit my mom at the nursing home. while i was on the expressway 408 the vehicle began to stall and bog down causing the vehicles behind me to slowed down abruptly almost causing a chain reaction accident. i was terrified. i slowly made my way off the expressway onto state road 50 then the vehicle would not go at all. i called my husband and he told me to put my hazard lights on turn the vehicle off and then try again. this worked but i was only able to go 20 mph, however the speed limit was 50 mph. at one point i was on a hill and the vehicle began rolling backwards almost crashing into the vehicle behind me. i was able to make it to the nursing home where i parked the vehicle then my husband came and towed it back home where it now sits, we have to hold nissan responsible for their flaws. it's not fair that my life, my child's life and the life of other drivers were in danger because of nissan's irresponsibility. i want the transmission on my 2005 nissan pathfinder replaced with a new transmission. *tr

Due to unexpected transmission slip, i had a near miss at a 4-way stop intersection when my vehicle failed to accelerate as expected. two other cars entered the intersection from the opposite directions and both had to stop when my vehicle failed to exit the intersection as they might have expected. my pathfinder very slowly accelerated and eventually cleared the intersection. i called the dealer and after initial investigation, they advised me that coolant had leaked into the transmission due to failure of the transmission radiator, irreparably damaging the transmission. the transmission had to be replaced as did the radiator. aside from the high costs of repairs which i consider to be unacceptable for a vehicle at its stage of service life, i consider the failure mode to present an unacceptable safety risk. *tr

After starting our pathfinder in a parking lot and placing it into drive, the vehicle had lost almost all acceleration in first gear. after slowly climbing into second gear, the vehicle began to jerk and lurch almost causing our suv to strike several parked cars. we immediately took it to a mechanic and were told after careful investigation that the transmission needed to be completely replaced due to damage caused by the leaking of coolant and water into the transmission from the factory installed transmission cooler. extensive rusting and damage to the transmission had caused the failure. this is a very expensive repair ($4000) that could have caused us to get into a serious accident had we been traveling at a higher rate of speed in heavy traffic. *tr

The vehicle began to shudder badly and lose power. thought smoke was coming from the undercarriage of my vehicle, but it was spraying transmission fluid. pulled off of the interstate and called a towtruck. had my five year old daughter in the back seat. scared us both. no one injured but could have been in heavier traffic. found out today that it's a common problem with these cars. *tr

Was driving along and vehicle stopped pulling. too it to dealership and was told by master mechanic at nissan dealership that is was engine coolant leaking into the transmission in which there is a recall. and then was told by corporation that they were not going to help me. *tr

I was coming home from work on main road at rush hour when i heard a loud clunk followed by hesitation and lights on my instrument panel going on. i was having trouble going even 20 mph and motorists behind me felt i was going unreasonably slow, thinking i was doing this on purpose and even trying to pass me. i limped along to the next street where i could get off safely and called for help. brought the car to closest dealer the following day and was diagnosed with transmission failure due to coolant contamination. my car which was finally paid off now faced certain doom. nissan has failed to fix any of this so now the car must sit in my driveway until you issue a recall. nissan knew of this issue long ago and isn't taking measures to warn any of their customers about this problem. these radiators need to be changed in all affected vehicles and those which suffered catastrophic damage put back on the road at their expense.how many more drivers need to go through this painful and potentially life threatening failure? *tr

I was parking the car in a carport a low speed when the car lunged forward and hit a metal pole and dented my front bumper. several weeks before the incident i noticed the car lunges forward (a few times) as i accelerate from a complete stop. this incident happened a few more times until the check engine light came on and the car would hesitate to accelerate. i took the car to universal nissan (where i bought my car and have excellent service record on my vehicle) on 08-21-12 and they informed me that the radiator water was leaking into the transmission and it would cost anywhere between $4-5k to be repaired. they also informed me that this is a known problem for pathfinder, xterra and frontier due to defective radiator. i called nissan north america to see if they could help me with the problem. i waited for a 2 weeks for them to respond but they did not help me, a loyal costumer who have purchased 3 nissan vehicles in the past. this is a very serious problem that nissan chooses to ignore. since nissan does not want to fix their defective product please make them do something before this serious problem takes a life. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My pathfinder started having a vibration every time i drove it and after some research i found out about the problem they were having with their transmissions and that it was a well known issue. i have also had a pop and it lurches forward. *tr

I had experienced some slight jerking around 60-70 mph and dismissed it as the transmission just trying to decided between gears. last night, while pulling away from a stop sign, the vehicle began to move forward then i heard a slipping noise and it felt like the transmission was slipping and wouldn't move. this occurred while i was in the midst of crossing an intersection with my pregnant girlfriend and a 5 year old in the vehicle. i immediately parked the vehicle to avoid any damage. the transmission fluid level was good, but seemed rather clear compared to fluid i had seen in the past. i had expected it to at the least, look dirty. after reading reports of issues online, my guess is the issue many others have reported of coolant mixing with the transmission fluid. i'm having a mechanic look into the issue as soon as possible. *tr

Coolant leaked into transmission causing transmission to fail. *tr

Radiator fluid and water were found in the transmission box. mechanic said this is very common with this year make and model and can lead to transmission failure and loss of driving ability at any time. google searches indicate as such, and that nissan knows about this issue but isn't doing anything about it. *tr

I bought my 2005 pathfinder in november of 2010 with 76k miles. ever since i bought it ive been having issues with the transmisson that have slowly gotten worse. i went and got my transmission fluid changed at 98k miles and now it has left me sit. still owing over 19k on the vehicle and paying over 400 dollars a month on a payment and now nissan wants me to pay for the problem that they have known they had on a vehicle. not cheap eaither, apple nissan of york pa estimated over 6k to fix the problem. complete bs. this needs to stop now and these problems need to be free of charge and recalled asap!! i will go as far as going to the district attorney generals office if need be. *tr

Transmission failure, radiator failure. had it fixed months ago and my car continues to spew blueberry yogurt from cooling system. nissan did nothing, dealer did nothing and now mechanic is making me jump through hoops. this is a serious and dangerous issue, occurring countrywide in thousands of vehicles. nissan obviously does not want the bad publicity by owning up to the faulty parts...why do you think they changed the parts in 08' models and up? luckily my tranny blowing on the interstate did not cause injury, but it very well could have....is it going to take someone dying for someone to finally do something!!?? there is currently a class action lawsuit against nissan for this issue (since 2010!) do something!! innocent, hard working people are being put in danger by these vehicles. *tr

I purchased this car as a "nissan certified" vehicle it had 35000 miles. thank god i purchased the extended warranty. the wheel bearings,fuel sensor, u joint, fuel gauge, timing chain, and many other small expensive annoyances had to be replaced and were covered on the warranty i bought, but most importantly the engine had to be replaced when i only had 100 miles left on my warranty. i thought i had replaced everything. but then this past june i was sitting in a drive thru and noticed a strong "wet" smell and noticed that my thermostat was buried into the red. i immediately pulled over and this pink ooze started pouring out onto the parking lot ruining the pavement.(the poor owner of the restaurant had to have it re-coated) after having it towed i was told that the coolant had leaked into my transmission. i had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed 3 times to get out any ooze. now my transmission is slipping and i have been told by a mechanic that it needs replaced. i still owe 9500 on this car and they want 5000 to replace the transmission. i have started researching on the internet and am finding hundreds of consumers with the same problem and no solution from nissan. i purchased this car to go on vacations with my kids this car has space to move and a dvd to watch. unfortunately i have never been able to trust this car and have always had to rent cars to go on long distances. if i would have taken this car this summer on vacation my family would have been stuck 800 miles from home and no car to get back. nissan needs to make this right! *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder when attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle does not gain speed as it would normally. at higher speeds it seems to perform normally. when shifting into drive, there is a noticeable jump/bump. i took it to a transmission shop and the mechanic said that the radiator is leaking into the transmission. he said the transmission is very rusty. apparently this is a common problem for these vehicles. at this point he is estimating between $2,500 and $3,000 to repair. vehicle has about 108,000 miles. i would love any information on how to be reimbursed from nissan. *tr

On two separate occasions, i cannot remember the date of the first incident. my 2005 nissan pathfinder stalled and would not accelerate. my family was in the vehicle and we were leaving a place of business, which was kind of on a hill and when i tried to accelerate the vehicle would not move, but started to go backward. i cut the vehicle off and tried again and we were off and going, until we were on the road and in traffic going about 45mph the vehicle started to stall, and we had to get ourselves out of traffic. i gt the vehicle going again and everything seemed to go fine for about 2 weeks, then on sept 15 i woke early to take a family member to a weekend class, as i was driving down my street i heard a noise coming from the 2005 pathfinder i rolled my window down to hear the sound as i was listening the sound went away and all of a sudden i was approaching the traffic light the vehicle began to stall, i was pushing on the gas and it would not go, the light was green and i had cars behind me. i had to turn my hazard lights on and try to get myself out of the middle of the road to safety, once i did i had to park my vehicle in a business parking lot at a shopping center that is close to my home. at this point my vehicle is parked due to the fact that it will not accelerate when put in drive. i have talked to nissan dealership and they have advised that they have heard of the radiator/transmission fluid mix and this seems to be the case with my 2005 nissan pathfinder, and that it is costly to get it repaired. the cost is ultimately left up to me, and i feel as if this is a nissan issue that has been an ongoing issue for quite some time for some other nissan customers that needs to be considered a recall and nissan should be fixing this manufacturing problem. *tr

I was driving on highway at 45 mph and suddenly there was no more speed as if the vehicle was being driven on neutral, there were cars behind but it was fortunate that it was at a distance where they were able to stop suddenly without crashing into us or each other. this type of vehicle is intended to transport several passengers and in my case i had my children with me. we bought this vehicle used as being our only financial option for a family of six. this has created huge trouble for our family since all of our savings went to the purchase of this suv last year and we have no money to do repairs at time which are approximately $4,000.00. *tr

While driving up to speed at 55 mph the transmission started making a rumbling noise like if driving over rough pavement. when the transmission shifts to it over drive gear it starts rumbling. radiator fluid is contaminating the automatic transmission. *tr

We had started to notice some rough shifting at low speeds. this past weekend my wife was trying to drive with our kids in atlanta freeway stop and go traffic. at speeds around 15 mph the vehicle would start to buck and lurch and it would kill the engine. it is an automatic but was behaving like a manual if someone didn't push in the clutch when coming to a stop. this was very hazardous in stop and go traffic on a 10+ lane freeway. the mechanic said the transmission is failing because radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission and that he had seen a number of nissans with this problem. we are having to replace both the transmission and radiator at $4,000. that is better than having the transmission lock up at highway speeds. if you remember last year, montoya's nascar transmission locked up sending him into one of the jet driers at the track causing a fiery collision. he had no control at that time and he is a professional driver. nissan knows this is a problem. i now know that i am not alone and that too many nissan owners have made this complaint and nissan will not voluntarily protect their customers. *tr

Radiator cracked causing coolant fluids to leak into transmission and transmission to slip and not drive. *tr

It started with the heat in my 2005 pathfinder not wanting to heat up unless going over 55 mph. then sudden jerking with the vehicle when going over speeds of 40. had transmission flushed and worked for about 6 months. then as my husband was driving on the road it began to lose acceleration and came to a stop. we had the car towed and it hasn't started since? the dealership told us the transmission was completely out. they said it was due to coolant leaking into the transmission. repairs are going to be $5100. the car has 92,000 miles! still waiting to hear if nissan manufacturers are going to fix the damage. this is a dangerous vehicle to drive because when it goes out it will completely go out and if you are on the highway this is very scary!! *tr

There is a nissan manufacturer defect of faulty radiators that are causing radiator coolant to leak into and destroy the transmission of the vehicles and ends up killing valves, seals and the torque converter on 2005-2010 nissan pathfinders, nissan xterras, and nissan frontiers. this defect can cause an owners transmission to fail and lose forward propulsion on a highway and can cause catastrophic loss(es). *tr

Vibrates violently when shifting, on9/15/12 i was on the freeway and it started jerking and shaking back and forth and i had to let of the gas to get it to shift and going again. since then it has got worse. took it too a transmission place and they looked at the fluid and coolant had leaked into the transmission. $4200.00 is the estimate. i don't have the money and will now have to get a loan to get it fixed. nissan warranty is expired at 80k miles. i have a warranty in place with naviss which they have denied the claim stating the radiator is not a covered part and the fact that is the cause of the problem so it is not covered. i have a wife and two kids and the vehicle is not safe to drive. my wife will not drive the vehicle. i can't believe nissan knows that this an issue yet they won't take responsibility and fix the problem. the transmission place said they fix 3-4 a month, and have yet to see nissan cover any. i hope that the class action lawsuit goes through so we can get our money back. *tr *js

Coolant mixing in the transmission system. some issues with slipping at first, mechanics couldn't figure it out. said they would have to take apart the transmission to figure it out since there were no codes being tripped. then the slip got worse and they happened to discover how bad the fluid looked by the u-joint underneath the car. it was only then that they discovered that the problem could have been related to the radiator coolant leak. they proceeded to fix the radiator and related components and flushed the system several times ($726.81) only 2 months later the transmission was acting up again and almost failed on the freeway, stuttering the engine and smoking a bit. fortunately, we where able to limp the vehicle home and get it to the mechanic the next day. vehicle was at the shop for 3 weeks, then the mechanic thought he had it fixed. we drove the car about 5 miles down the road, the vehicle started to stutter and slip again and the check engine light came on again. we returned the vehicle to the shop, they checked the codes and determined that the transmission would need to be replaced. this is ridiculous...... when you pay this much money for a vehicle, there is no reason why a transmission should fail in 94,000 miles. i can't believe all the horror stories i have read on the internet related to this nissan transmission issue. i feel a sick to my stomach right now just thinking about the financial impact that this has and will cause to my family. there is absolutely no reason that nissan shouldn't be responsible for this catastrophe. especially after they have identified that this is a known issue. *tr

Filled fuel tank, drove 3 miles when gas gauge fell to 1/2 full. turned vehicle off ,restarted fuel still at 1/2 full. then service engine soon light came on. *tr

The vehicle experienced loss of power while driving at 60mph in the freeway. after a few similar incidents i took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall that described a similar issue, a relay was changed.. the vehicle continue experiencing the jerking until a few weeks ago that it look like transmission fluid leaked in the driveway. i took the vehicle to the nearest shop for a check up. apparently coolant was leaked into the transmission. we took the vehicle to nissan we the hoped that they would honor a warranty extension, they asked as to pay for a test to confirm what we already new. we were told that we needed to contact nissan's 800 number corporate office cause there was a chance that they might want to extend the warranty. i understand that they extended the transmission warranty to 80k due to this common issue. they totally denied the extension cause my vehicle had 107,000 miles. thanks god that we have not had an accident as a result of this issue. now we have to incur the expensive cost of replacing the radiator and transmission. this factory defect should be paid by nissan and we need an investigation into this common issue. please let's not wait until a fatality occurs for your organization to initiate it. *tr

My 2005 nissan pathfinder le was running great until fairly suddenly the transmission started rumbling loudly. even though the car still was running i pulled off the side of the road to investigate. i could find no external problems. i continued driving eventually to the nissan dealership where i was informed that my pathfinders radiator had failed allowing engine coolant into the transmission. this resulted in a major repair event to include the radiator and transmission. this could have major consequences as the transmission violently shakes and shutters. in my case the suv did not become disabled but you could easily see that happen. *tr

I took my pathfinder to the dealer complaining of shifting problems to esserman nissan in miami florida. the service manager opened the hood and after waiting over 1/2 hour removed the radiator cap to find water in the form of a cream ( took pictures). he stated that the engine coolant most likely had gone inside the transmission and created damage, but because my car was 82k miles there was nothing the dealer could do i called nissan and filed a case, but it was useless. i took the car to a transmission shop where they charged me $700+tax to flush the transmission, change the torque converter and install an external oil radiator for the transmission. they stated that the damage was done and although the rough shifting will be a constant, that at least i will buy some time because a complete rebuilt was 3500usd. finally the transmission gave up on the highway when my wife entered the highway but the car did not move pass second gear. she found the next exit and called me. she made it home on second gear and high rpm. i called back nissan, they ask me to take the car to the dealer. the car was at home so before taking it i decided to pass by and talk to the manager. he stated that if nissan did not help me at 82k miles what made me believe that they were going to help me at 120k. i left the car at home until further notice. *tr

Apparently nissan has a faulty radiator which in turn ruined my transmission. my vehicle has been serviced only at nissan, and i have taken very good care of it. there was no warning, no indication that something was wrong until it started giving me problems shifting gears. i had it towed to nissan just to find out that the radiator ruined my transmission and now will cost close to 6,000 dollars in repair. *tr

My pathfinder has 150,000 miles on the transmission. the pathfinder is a 2005. the problem with the vehicle is that the transmission is malfunctioning. while driving on the freeway, i had trouble with the power in the vehicle. it was slipping and not going into gear all the time. the mechanic stated that it is an electrical problem with the transmission and that nissan already knew of the problem but did not do a recall on the transmission. also because the transmission slipped, it also lunged forward while driving it. this could cause a major accident. at this point, nissan is not acknowledging that it is a problem with their vehicles. they said they would not discuss the problem unless it was diagnosed by a nissan dealer at a cost of several hundred dollars. *tr

We were traveling about 35 mph in town and heard a grinding noise. the nissan would'nt move and there was transmission fluid running out of under it. we had to have it towed home. where it still sits. *tr

While driving on the way to pick up my kids, my check engine lighted on. then at a traffic stop light, when the lights turn green for go, i did release my foot on the brake but no movement on the car. i press on the accelerator but hesitant and jerking. after a while it moves gradually. i straight away went to the dealer to have it check. they did put a small instrument to check and i heard him ask another guy what 1754 is. after a while he came to me and said that he had the check engine lighted off and if it lights on again, it might be a costly repair. i asked him what might be the problem. he said most probably the transmission. then a week later, the check engine lights on again, and i tried a second opinion, so i went to a non dealer transmission shop. he asked me what's wrong. i told him i had a check engine light on and there is hesitation on the vehicle after a stop. he asked for the year of the vehicle. the moment i said 2005, he knows already the problem. he had previous cases of the same year and model of my car. he still did some checking and he was not wrong. he told me its a transmission problem. he said coolant from the radiator is leaking to the transmission. this is causing damaged to the transmission. he said he had to rebuilt the transmission to the tune of 4500. its a huge amount for repair. its the only vehicle we use for work and for kids going to school. with an unsafe vehicle like this, you are putting yourself and your family in grave danger. *tr

Per nissan dealership diagnosis: technician found anti-freeze/transmission fluid mix in both radiator and transmission (failure in radiator cooler) trans (tcm); no communication with other vehicle ecms catastrophic transmission failure. dealer recommendation: replace transmission and radiator. full transmission fluid and radiator flush of systems. *tr

Recently my transmission has failed on my 2005 nissan pathfinder. after reading up on it on the internet forums, i have found that many people have experienced the same problem due to a coolant leaking into the transmission fluid causing transmission damage and failure. i feel that nissan should stand by this because it is a factory defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would jerk and the transmission would slip. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the transmission was contaminated with engine coolant and as a result, the radiator and the thermostat needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Coolant leaking into transmission. well-known nissan issue. vehicle started rumbling intermittently going between 4th and 5th gear around 40 and 60 mph. the rumbling will last between 2 and 5 seconds until the accelerator is depressed hard enough to force the vehicle to downshift which results in a loud banging noise and a jerk. also noticed what looks like curdled milk all around the radiator cap. i have an appointment with the dealership, nissan of saco, on 08/28/2012 and am almost certain they will try and get out of covering this under the "lifetime powertrain warranty". *tr

Radiator failed and coolant leaked into transmission. *tr

I was driving my 2005 nissan pathfinder on august 11th, 2012 with my entire family inside the vehicle. we were rolling in traffic at about 40 to45 mph when the vehicle all of a sudden stopped accelerating. i was able to safely pull over to the side of the road. while inside the vehicle trying to figure out what was going on, a passerby told me he saw a fire under the vehicle. i immediately got my family out and called 911 to have the fire department come out and look at it. by the time the fire department got on scene, the fire had died out. i had my vehicle towed to a transmission shop because a fireman suggested it was an issue with my transmission. the repair shop told me a cooler under the radiator busted causing coolant to get inside my transmission, which caused transmission fluid to get on my catalytic converter which started the fire. they quoted me $4900 in repairs, telling me i needed to have my transmission and radiator replaced. i am extremely upset because for one, my entire family could have been killed or injured including myself, my wife, and 3 sons ages 3 9 & 13. secondly, i've only had the car for 5 and half months at the time and still making payments on it. in fact, i owe just about $1000 more on the loan for the vehicle verses the cost of repairs. so now i am left with no vehicle, no way to take my kids to school, and the ugly fact that i am not the only person who has experienced the same issue with this vehicle. after a little research via the internet, it looks like this is a normal occurrence with this model. in closing, i am just looking for any sort of help i can get to help give me and my family some relief of this tragic and dangerous situation. things could have ended up much worse and i really feel this vehicle presents a safety hazard to our roadways. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while accelerating the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnose that there was a faulty valve body in the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Check engine light came on / code read p0463 - fuel level sensor / sending unit called nissan consumer affairs for help . 7/18/2012 / received case #[xxx] took vehicle (2005 nissan pathfinder) to south charlotte nissan 7/25/2012 - was told to wait for nissan regional mgr. to call. spoke with "eddie" from nissan 7/26/2012, provided information was informed of an extended warranty for part up to 72,000 miles, current miles were 77,182 requested help from nissan regional manager / eddie called 8/8/2012 and denied assistance for repair is there any recourse to resolve this issue? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Coolant leaked from the radiator into the transmission causing the transmission to go out (not an uncommon problem from what i have heard from my mechanic and have seen online after researching the problem). *tr

Experienced problems with the engine, the check light was on and the gears seemed to be shifting hard and engine running rough as it was in second gear. the recommendation was to first flush the transmission and apply an exterior coolant on to the radiator because of known issues with the radiator leaking into the transmission. this was a temporary band aid because the next time i was going on a long trip, the vehicle shifted hard while driving, jerked and when into 4wd automatically without me touching anything and the check engine light is on again. when you drive over 60 miles an hour the rpms tack up super high and the engine runs with a roar. had the transmission diagnosed again and the fault codes show a p1754, p1759, p1764,01731, p0102....basically they are telling me i need a new transmission or a rebuilt one to the tune of 4-5000 dollars, the source of the issue is the faulty radiator which leaked water into the transmission. this is a catastrophic issue to me both safety wise and financially wise and i'm not alone--there are pages and pages of complaints for this same problem you can find all over the internet. i wish i would have known before buying the vehicle but that's water under the bridge. nissan extending a warranty upto 80,000 miles is a mute point when most of these issues happens after that mileage, to me it's just ridiculous to have such a huge design/component flaw that can cause such a high dollar damage to the vehicle and not have it recognized by nissan as a recall. *tr

I noticed a consistent vibration when the automatic transmission shifted around 40 mph. an initial flush of the fluid temporarily corrected the problem, but it reappeared several months later and progressively worsened. the transmission is now erratic at almost every shifting juncture and is pronounced at high speeds. an inspection at a nissan service center confirmed that the problem is due to radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. this is a well documented nissan design flaw that nissan will not take responsibility for. the vehicle is to the point where it is unsafe to drive, especially at highway speeds. *tr

In 2009, at 74,000 miles, i noticed the car "bucking" when driving. started doing research and found that the radiator coolant leaks into the transmission cooler destroying the transmission. nissan offered no help or recalls despite the fact that hundreds of the same vehicle were experiencing the same thing. shortly after my vehicle passed 80,000 miles, nissan issued a recall on only the radiator which doesn't help me. i immediately flushed the transmission and radiator to try to avoid complete failure of the transmission, bypassing the transmission cooler part of the radiator. the vehicle drove but the transmission constantly slipped in and out of gear at random times throughout the next 30,000 miles. last week, the transmission finally quit in the middle of a busy intersection. i had to push the car into the nearest parking lot. now the car is sitting in my driveway because it will cost me $6,000 to repair the transmission and radiator. nissan needs to step up and admit that this should be a recall. i love nissans (this is my 3rd) but after this problem i may never buy another one. *tr

My wife was driving along one day and our nissan pathfinder transmission broke down. this happened in fast traffic and with my baby in the back, not exactly the safest situation. this is a known issue, seemingly a crack happens in the radiator that spills into the transmission fluid rendering the transmission useless. so nissan extended the drivetrain warranty to 80,000 miles, problem is my pathfinder has 90,000 miles. call me crazy but why does a known design flaw become my problem ever? wear and tear is one thing, design flaws are another. i'm going from one of nissan's biggest fans to never wanting to buy a nissan again. nissan is failing to recall this known problem or at the very least help me not become a hater. what a lost opportunity. nissan failed. here's the kicker, i was about to buy a second nissan, obviously their reaction won't allow me to do that now. i called nissan to see what they can do and i have received nothing but juniors who are not allowed to deviate from a script. the supervisor is not interested in connecting with me, it's so obvious they are taking a head in the sand approach. is this really happening, especially after the toyota pedal recall implications. *tr

The transmission started slipping/not responding/hesitation/car 'shaking' when shifting, etc so we took it to a nissan dealer to ask what happened. they said the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and pretty much destroyed it. i asked if they had seen this before or if there was a recall for it and they said they had not seen it nor was there a recall. i then called another non-dealer transmission center and they knew what the issue was before i even finished explaining. they said they get 2005 pathfinders about 1 per week and currently had two on the lot -- all with the exact same issue. i called the dealership back with this info and they tried to act surprised but i could tell they knew exactly what was going on here. here is a full (and better) description from a pending lawsuit on this problem with the vehicles like we (and so many others) experienced: "transmission failure caused by cracked radiators - faulty radiators are causing coolant to leak into and destroy the transmission. an alarming number of nissan xterra, pathfinder and frontier owners are stepping forward with stories about their cracked radiators which are causing coolant to leak into the transmission. once mixed with the transmission fluid this lethal combination kills the valves, seals and torque converter -- rendering your entire transmission useless. this issue is currently contained to the 2005 model year, but we're keeping our eyes open for reports from other years. what's even more troubling is owners who have already had their transmissions "repaired" by an authorized nissan dealer are still reporting catastrophic transmission failure. through no fault of their own, nissan owners who are out of warranty are left to cover the hefty repair bill, which can be over $4,500 when all is said and done." *tr

Car either stalls out, turns off, or rapidly decelerates at random times. transmission not shifting or staying in gear properly causing near collisions on several accounts, stalling in the middle of intersections, etc... mechanic said coolant in transmission and transmission fluid in coolant system. seems to be triggering multiple mechanical failures codes from transmission, to misfires, to o2 sensors. afraid to drive. it's been sitting parked for multiple months very dangerous! *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder...radiator cracked leaked coolant into transmission. common problem nissan will do nothing about. *tr

My 2005 pathfinder was running fine until it started developing a case of thermostat fluctuation; it would almost go into the red and then drop all the way back down to the normal level. i took it to precision tune and they replaced the radiator hose assembly. a few weeks after that, the tranny started slipping. as i had already read from other consumers, i knew what was happening to my truck, and because the truck already had 120k + miles on it, i knew what nissan would likely say. sure enough, one afternoon, i got in the truck and it wouldn't accelerate forward. i immediately had it towed to nissan in april and began the fight to get it fixed; they quoted me $5100 to replace the tranny and radiator due to coolant leaking into the transmission case and transmission fluid leaking into the radiator. i contacted their consumer affairs, and not only did they tell me they wouldn't cover it, but referred me to the bbb (a very brazen move in my mind, to have a company refer you to them about them). they already knew the bbb wouldn't help because it was outside of the warranty. nearly four months later, it still sits at the dealer, because i can't afford to pay the repair cost (i still owe for two years on the vehicle), and nissan refuses to fix it, although they know the problem exists. someone has to die, i guess, before they pull their vehicles off the road and fix the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that the coolant was leaking into the transmission and the radiator. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Going up a street with a low hill and the transmission didn't engage to gear making the vehicle to lose power and the was traffic in back of me, i was lucky enough to get room to pull to the side of the road. *tr

At 60,000 miles my engine, catalytic converter failed. nissan replaced these components. shortly after... winter 2010-2011 car would not heat while idle. had coolant replaced. summer 2011 acceleration power issues/shaking. took car to dealership (north point nissan in little rock). replaced recalled part (relay switch) but refused to examine power/slippage/heating issues because the diagnostics reported i had a bad battery. did not place one of their batteries into my pathfinder to find problem but sent me on my way to get a new battery. also telling me that bad batteries cause cars to do crazy things at o'reilly's auto store they tested my new battery and it tested fine. unbeknownst to me all of the signs my car was exhibiting were the tell tell signs of the radiator/transmission defect. i am still unsure why they did not pick up the symptoms and properly diagnose my automobile. problems persisted... the next winter same issue... more coolant. in june 2012 my pathfinder would not start...diagnosed with transmission radiator issue that thousands have experienced. nissan sent a warranty extension to most owners of pathfinders. my pathfinder was not included in this extension ...???? for whatever reason they believed this defect did not apply to certain batches. had nissan sent me a warranty extension i would have immediately taken my car to be repaired. as it stands now my pathfinder sits waiting.. please hold nissan accountable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that she was unable to shift the transmission into gear and the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that radiator fluid leaked into the transmissions and as a result, both components needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. while driving up an incline approximately 25 mph, the transmission began to slip with extreme hesitation and the rpms increased rapidly. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated there was a crack in the radiator which caused damage to the transmission. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle but the vehicle would not move. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder le. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph despite the accelerator pedal being depressed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,769 and the current mileage was 148,113.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and decelerated. the vehicle would not accelerate so the contact maneuvered to the shoulder. the vehicle was then safely driven home at very low speeds. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the transmission and radiator. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,804.

Our radiator in our vehicle began mixing fluid with the transmission fluid. this caused erratic driving while on the highway and poor and very shaky acceleration. we were lucky to not have had the transmission seize on the highway causing a major accident. we brought the vehicle to the dealer where this was diagnosed and they told us the entire radiator and transmission had to be replaced. we filed a claim with nissan usa, but it was denied. the time frame for the warranty was covered, but we had slightly exceeded the mileage warranty. this has happened with multiple vehicles of the same type and a class action lawsuit is currently pending. i would like to make aware that this should be a recall by nissan for the problem as this is an extreme safety hazard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle was jerking and hesitating when accelerating. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the radiator was cracked. the failure caused the radiator and transmission fluids to mix together erroneously, damaging the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 87,151.

There's a transmission fluid line that run in the radiator to cool the fluid. the transmission fluid line cracked inside the radiator causing radiator fluid to leak inside my transmission. it destroyed my transmission causing a $5,000 repair bill. *tr

Memorial day weekend we were in heavy traffic due to being a saturday and also a holiday weekend. mph was 40 and our suv suddenly lurched violently forward. thankfully my husband has fast reflexes and is a very good driver and managed to get control of the car or there would have certainly been bad consequences due to where we were. we also realized there were other signs that something was very wrong and had it taken to a nissan service shop. this is from their notes: "they found internal transmission failure due to auto trans cooler which is internal part of the radiator let go, remove radiator and perform engine/coolant flush twice flush out trans lines twice and replace auto trans with factory reman unit and radiator." they took the suv june 6th and we did not get it back until aug 6th due to nissan having trouble filling all the transmission replacements because of so many of the same transmission/radiator failures and we were told this by the nissan service technician. paying the almost $6000. and losing our second vehicle for 2 months was frustrating but that we could have been very seriously injured or worse, on top of the many surrounding vehicles and drivers who would have been affected when the suv went out of control lurching forward as it did it is shocking to us that nissan has done nothing about this for years. we can live without the money. we are grateful we came out of it safe. from so many others reporting the same dangerous symptoms of the well known problems to us is scary. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that when driving at any speed the vehicle would shake abnormally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed but the contact believed that the transmission was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.

I was traveling on interstate i-95-n near exit 7 at a high rate of speed, my transmission failed due to a crack(fault )in the radiator assembly unit. as i attempted to exit the interstate while losing speed, i was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer and hit by another car. eventually, after coasting down hill to an intersection of center of new england/ new london turnpike, had to get out and push the vehicle with help from other persons to nearest service station. nissan extended warranty on radiator assembly unit to 8yr/80,000. i have 6yrs+/92000, took extremely good care of this vehicle and am now being told i need to pay $6,500.00 to fix vehicle (while i still owe $12,000.00). should have been a recall before someone gets killed (if not already) and /or the warranty should be offered for at least 120,000 miles. what a poor attempt to cover up an obvious design flaw, while trying to hide from their obvious liabilities for this situation.

On 9/5/2008 i took my pathfinder to giles nissan in lafayette, la because i experienced several occasions where the vehicle would accelerate by itself. there were also occasions where the vehicle would not accelerate at all when the gas petal was pushed, essentially the engine would "rev" up but the car wouldn't move. giles nissan kept the vehicle for six days and i was told they could not find anything wrong with it. at the time, mileage was at 51,425, which would have still been covered under the 60,000 mile warranty. nissan was aware of the radiator coolant leaking into the transmission problem at this point, and if it would have been fixed when i first noticed the problem all of this could have been resolved right then. however, it was not and several months later, in april of 2009, the problems continued, and i no longer felt it was safe to drive the vehicle, as it would stop accelerating altogether, sometimes while driving on the interstate. i took the car to leblanc nissan in baton rouge, where they informed me i would need to replace the transmission & radiator, and by this time i was over the 60,000/5 year warranty. the estimate was approximately $7,000, and we were told by the service manager that nissan would not be paying for any of the repairs. there was no way i could afford to pay this much money, so i took my pathfinder to an independent mechanic specializing in transmission work. he suggested that he could rebuild the transmission and flush the radiator although he warned i may still have problems in the future (which was true). the mechanic also advised that i would need to get a complete radiator flush two or three months later to make sure there was no more leakage. since then, i have had transmission work done two more times, and to this day the transmission continues to sip. nissan refuses to reimburse any money whatsoever. *tr

I was driving on the freeway when my transmission went out. i was headed on the 15 north up a small hill and was barely able to get it pulled over without causing an accident. when i had it taken to the shop to check what happened, the coolant had mixed with the transmission fluid and that killed it. this is a known problem from nissan and the only thing they did was extend the warranty to only 80,000 miles. mine had 84,000 when it happened and i am out of luck. nissan gave me a quote of around $6000 to repair something that was a design flaw!!! they would not even work with me to give me a discount as im so close to their extended warranty. sometimes a company should do whats right... nissan is not one of those companies. *js

Internal failure of cam/crankshaft sensor causing car to shut up without warning in rush hour traffic; car maintained speed; prayer to avoid crashing. *tr

Vehicle refused to accept gasoline; showing full when actually auto out of gas; fuel level sending unit replaced. fuel gauge sending unit caused fuel gauge to inaccurately display the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. fuel gauge not reading full when the tank is filled. *tr

While driving a normal hwy speeds, the car suddenly lost all forward speed and began to slow. engine continued to run, although, there was no propulsion to the rear wheels. had pathfinder towed to nissan dealer ( bankston lewisville, tx) where is was determined that this was a radiator/transmission contamination failure. opened case number with nissan requesting assistance with repair. awaiting a response, however, was told that "it did not look good" as we do not have a lot of service history with the dealership. i've owned 8 nissans over the past 20 years and obviously loyal to the brand. this is a dangerous failure, occurs without warning and could potentially be deadly. *tr

My 2005 nissan pathfinder's fuel level sensor stopped working while on a long distance trip. this caused us to pull over along a very busy highway and inspect the vehicle for the problem. we later learned that this is a huge problem that nissan created and is not willing to fix. as a full time law student living off of student loans (and unable to pay to have this huge issue fixed), my family has been forced to reset the mileage every time we fill up on gas in order to keep track of when we are likely out of gas. not the most ideal situation for a mother of 4 young children driving around in the arizona heat. we thought we were buying quality when we purchased a nissan, however the opposite happened. *tr

Radiator leaked into transmission fluid. *js

2005 nissan pathfinder faulty radiator leaked coolant into transmission, destroying the transmission.causes the vehicle to not accelerate. nissan is aware of this problem and has not issued a recall. i am just glad this did not happen in the middle of an intersection with my wife and daughter. terrible engineering, terrible vehicle, my last nissan. *tt

Radiator coolant leaked into my transmission, with cross contamination into the radiator at 96,000 miles. there is a known defect of radiators failing from the inside, leaking coolant, thus ruining the transmission. nissan extended radiator warranty to 80,000 miles but most failure is between 80k-120k. i had radiator replaced and a transmission flush for $900. i fear the transmission is ruined. nissan should have notified all owners of this potential problem rather than ignoring it. *tr

Complete transmission failure. radiator and transmission fluid mixed together destroying the transmission. vehicle will now not even start because of inline computer inside transmission.

Driving at aprox. 55 mph motor lost power to move the unit due to transmission problems. error codes p1757 and p1759. this problem can cause a crash. *tr

Radiator crack and leaked coolant into the transmission causing damage. this problem is well known to nissan. *tr

The fuel quantity indicator upon filling up the tank froze at one half a tank mark on the indicator. the next time the fuel tank was filled up on 5/3/2012, the tank indicator went from half a tank level reading to a empty tank reading when the tank was filled up. the low fuel light came on, as did the service the engine light came on and has stayed on ever since. since the fuel quantity indicator now shows an empty tank, you could very easily think that you were going to run out of fuel, when in fact you have a full tank of fuel. to a driver who did not fill up the vehicle, this could lead to an attempt to fill up a tank that was already full. *tr

Radiator can fail and allow transmission fluid to mix eventually destroy the transmission. ive checked the coolant and it has turned a milky pink color. appearently, there are alot of owners with the same problem.

Faulty fuel sensor gave me impression i had more gas causing me run out of gas in traffic. i have read many complaints online of this happening to other nissans with this same fuel system and nissan needs recall this system. i filled the tank and now the fuel gauge is not working. *tr

Failed emissions test because of failed fuel level sensor,can suddenly run out of gas on full gauge or overflow when gauge says empty when filling up tank. *tr

2005 nissan pathfinder. took off out of parking garage, car lost power (wouldn't accelerate) and the service engine soon light came on. took car to independent shop who advised that the computer code they were receiving from the car was a manufacturer code and i would have to take it to the dealer. took car to dealer and was told that radiator had failed and caused the coolant and transmission fluids to mix, resulting in damage to the transmission. recommended repair was replacement of radiator and transmission with an estimate of $5,200. i bought car at 48,000 miles from the dealership as a nissan-certified pre-owned vehicle. i've had multiple problems including replacing the fuel sending unit as well as a catalytic converter. the car had 115,000 miles at the time of the incident and i contacted nissan to request assistance with the cost of the repairs but was denied any help. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder.while examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the radiator transmission coolant line was cracked. th vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the part needed to be replaced, however the vehicle was not serviced.the current mileage was 94,000 and the failure mileage was 48,000.

I began to have trouble when attempting to accelerate, the car appeared to stay in low gear. took it to nissan they recommended to replace the radiator and transmission for $5,000! i bought this car on good faith knowing nissan is a quality product and this is now happening. nissan apparently knows about the issues with a leak starting in the radiator, and leaking fluids into the transmission, which causes the transmission to go out. nissan extended the warranty on the radiator till 80,000 miles knowing about this problem, but after doing research everyone having the problem is over 80,000 miles! nissan will not do a recall! this is unbelievable. i paid very good money for this car, and now have to spend another $5,000 to repair, with a known problem that nissan will not cover. i will never purchase another nissan vehicle, since they do not apparently care about their customers. *tr

My wife noticed acceleration decreasing and then when she change the gear to drive the car didn't move. then, it finally went into drive. we took it to dealership and they stated the radiator and transmission will have to be replaced due to radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. we heard about this issue happening frequently with other nissan pathfinders. therefore, we contacted 1-800-nissan1 to see if we could get some kind of help. i talked to a representative named [xxx] from a company that creates a case with the hope that nissan will cover the costs. after two and half weeks a decision was made not to cover the cost of repair due to the car was bought used and it is over the 80,000 mile extended warranty. if it is a defect, isn't the manufacturer responsible. this is not caused by the consumer and is not wear and tear. i have a nissan altima with over 230,000 miles and the transmission is still producing. i loved nissan cars up until this very moment. i have been researching to purchase another nissan, but after this my mind has changed. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

I have a 2005 nissan pathfinder and my transmission oil leaked into my radiator causing me to have to totally replace my radiator and i had to have my transmission flushed but it still damaged my transmission. this was a manufacture error but nissan refused to pay because it had over 80,000 miles. i have three nissan in our family but i will never buy another. i also am having trouble with the heating and air conditioner controls in both my 2005 and 2006 nissan pathfinders. the control quit working in both!!!! so disappointed with nissan!!!! *tr

The check engine light came on in the vehicle and the car stalled or wouldn't accelerate after the gas pedal was pushed. we took the vehicle to the nissan dealership and were told that there was a crack in the radiator and were advised to have it replaced and also flush the transmission to remove any radiator fluid. paid over $1000 for the replacement. picked up the vehicle on 4/11/12. on the evening of 4/12/12 the car stalled and wouldn't accelerate again while in drive, check engine light came back on. we had the car towed to the dealership and now we have been advised to replace the transmission ($4700 repair). have not moved forward with the repair but found that other owners have experienced the same problem. hoping to participate in a lawsuit to avoid this issue for other owners in the future. on march 26 approx. we took the car to the dealership to address an issue we were having when we started the car. sometimes the car would jump at the start as if it were in drive. the issue couldn't be found by he service tech so they advised us to get a tune up. we paid over $500 that week for a tune up. the car was inspected at that service visit but nothing was mentioned or noticed about the radiator. we wondered how this catastrophic breakdown could appear out of nowhere. the problem happened a few days after the car was serviced and inspected. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission fluid was replaced and the vibration was corrected temporarily. the vehicle was taken back to the local transmission mechanic and a diagnostic was performed which located the failure as the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. as a result, the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that when driving 40 mph or above, the engine would flood, causing the vehicle to hesitate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised to the contact that radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission and causing the transmission to fail. the dealer stated this is a known problem, but the manufacturer was not going to cover the cost of the repair unless the vehicle had been serviced by a dealer for all maintenance issues in the past. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.