Problems with 2006 Nissan Pathfinder ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the "overheated" warning indicator illuminated while driving approximately 25 mph. the following day, the vehicle failed start. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator failed and caused coolant and transmission fluid to mix. in addition, the transmission control module failed. the mechanic stated that the engine had to be rebuilt and a new radiator needed to be installed. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 87,270.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. when the vehicle was taken to the alhambra nissan dealer in alhambra, ca for a routine oil change, the contact was also advised to have a transmission oil change. the technician performed an oil change on the transmission and the transmission failed eight days later. the vehicle was towed to the alhambra nissan dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not serviced due to the repair fees. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was old in age and out of warranty. the manufacturer did not offer further assistance. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving 35 mph, the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal all the way down to the floor in order for the vehicle to accelerate. the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission fluid reservoirs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. on several occasions, while driving between 10-50 mph, the transmission failed to operate as intended. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission failed due to contamination of the transmission from the radiator fluid acid. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

I paid off my pathfinder last year. just about 2 months ago after leaving a friends house the truck started turning on all the dash board lights, i didn't know what to expect. i drove it very slowly home not even a mile away, i turned it off and next day..my surprise it didn't turn on to take to the mechanic. i called the tow truck to take it in to nissan dealer and they found that the radiator fluid mixed with transmission oil and messed up the module too. they where originally charging me 7200 dollars to fix. i brought it back home and after when i was able to pay with credit i took it in to fix. they urged me to fix all at once because of a manufacturer defect on any of the above..most likely they said it could happen again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. in addition, the brakes failed, and the slip, engine, and edc indicators illuminated. the vehicle was able to be restarted without hesitation; however, the failure recurred on several occasions without warning. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 113,200. updated 10/18/16*lj the consumer was informed the cam sensor needed to be replaced, updated 10/31/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a local dealer who diagnosed a transmission failure due to a radiator leak. the dealer completely rebuilt the transmission. the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the rebuilt transmission caused an "inter cooler failure". the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was not the manufacturer's problem. the contact was referred back to the dealer that installed the rebuilt transmission. the dealer stated that the manufacturer was aware of the rebuilt transmission and referred the contact back to the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was 168,000.

2006 nissan pathfinder. consumer writes in regards to vehicle timing chain tensioning system problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving, she heard a strange rattle and hissing noise coming from the engine area underneath the hood. the consumer had her local repair shop investigate. the technician stated without taking the motor apart, it appeared the motor was failing. the consumer started investigating the issue and discovered pathfinder's from 2005-2015 had problems with timing chain, guides and shoes. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while attempting to complete a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator hose cracked and leaked fluid into the transmission, which contaminated the transmission. it was diagnosed that a component within the steering column fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 157,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving approximately 60 mph, all the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission and radiator were replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000. updated 03/09/16 *lj *cn *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the transmission failed due to a leak in the radiator. the vehicle was diagnosed and taken to a dealer to be repaired. the details of the repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving 40 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission fluid was mixing with the engine coolant. as a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the radiator fractured. as a result, radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and caused the vehicle to decelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was being repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while the vehicle was stopped, it started to accelerate independently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that coolant from the radiator was leaking into the transmission. the mechanic also stated that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving at 55 mph, the contact noticed vibrations underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who 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 failure mileage was 114,000. the vin was unavailable.