Check engine light indicated a problem. after review by a nissan dealer, there is a crack in the radiator assembly that will cause fluid to leak into the transmission, rendering the vehicle inoperable. nissan knows about this issue and a class action lawsuit was brought against nissan. a settlement was made giving only an extended warranty, not a recall. data shows that it breaks on most cars after the so-called extended warranty time. leaving most with no help from nissan to fix this issue. this should have been a safety issue not a money issue. *js
Transmission went on the car. coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving between 35-45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who 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 138,000. the vin was unavailable.
While in motion in a very busy traffic, the vehicle suddenly started stalling prompting my pumping of the gas pedal in panic, as well as deployment of the hazard light. the energy generated from the engine, while pumping the gas pedal, is not being transferred to the transmission. eventually the vehicle rolls to a complete stop with the engine dead in the busy traffic, effectively putting me in harms way. i turned the ignition and the engine started, after about a quarter mile it will stall and quit again. this process repeated several times and eventually the vehicle quit for good. it will not start again. i had a wrecker tow the vehicle to the nissan dealership where the service agent told me, approximately 24 hours later, that the problem resulted from a cracked radiator that leaked antifreeze into the transmission and subsequently damaging or destroying the transmission. the agent told me that it will cost several thousand dollars since it will entail installing new radiator and transmission. *tr
I was driving down a residential street and came to a stop light. once the light turned green i eased off the brakes and push the gas. it jerked and it moved very slowly making a loud noise. i started smelling something burning. had to get it towed to a shop and the mechanic called me yesterday afternoon and told me the transmission was gone. now i'm looking to have to pay $3000 for a transmission. *tr
Radiator coolant leaked into transmission, killing transmission. *tr
Vehicle transmission stopped shifting while driving in traffic. sounded like vehicle couldn't switch gears any longer. this is serious problem and lucky it did not result in an accident. we have kept the vehicle on the proper maintenance schedule. with so many complaints this needs to be a recall. *tr
Noticed vehicle pulling off sluggish and wasn't shifting gears. when i made it home, i had it checked out and found transmission fluid mixing with the engine coolant. i started searching online for recall and found this is a common problem, but there isn't a recall to fix the issue. i also didn't know they extended the warranty to 80,000 miles to only have the radiator replaced. they to do something to fix the problem and make it right for their customers. *tr
Nissan pathfinder just got to 100,000 miles when started experiencing transmission issues, turns out there was a factory warranty that i was never informed of that would have covered the radiator/transmission issue. however because i was not having an issue until the extended warranty ended nissan is refusing to cover the cost of repairs despite knowing about this engineering fault. it is extremely frustrating that a large company such as nissan is able to send a vehicle out into the public with known engineering flaws and put a mileage limit on repairing the issue. it is something that will inevitably fail but it is only a matter of time so it might have occurred within the limit for some and outside the limit for others. it is my hope that you will expose this shady and unsafe practice that nissan has going and help get people the repairs they deserve. *tr
Driving down the road, vehicle becomes sluggish. notice that the temperature begins to rise rapidly. in afternoon work traffic and have difficulty negotiating traffic trying not to break down in the middle of a busy road/intersection at 5:20pm. vehicle was take to a repair shop where i was informed that the radiator had ruptured, thus sending coolant into the transmission and transmission fluid into the engine. current estimate is approx $3000. *tr
Pathfinder experienced complete transmission failure. car stalled in the middle of an intersection and the engine started smoking and fluids spilled out from underneath. people behind us had to swerve around us to avoid hitting us. some good samaritans helped my husband push the car to the side of the road. he could no longer drive the car. earlier in the day the car was having trouble accelerating and would jerk. we managed to get off the freeway before it stalled completely. we had the car towed to mossy nissan and we were told by the service advisor that the manufacturer radiator that came with the car was badly designed. the radiators crack causing cross contamination of the radiator and transmission fluid which then results in complete transmission failure, which is what happened to our car. he told us there was a class action lawsuit, actually, and the settlement terms were that if your car was under 80,000 miles nissan would cover the cost of repairs. our car had 87,000 miles and so we had to pay $2500. over 90,000 miles and you have to pay $3000. over 100,000 miles and you're out of luck. we were told the repair runs about $7,000 outside the warranty period. this should have been a recall issue, not an extended warranty issue, because it is unsafe to be driving on the road when your car stalls and the transmission fails. the car has since been repaired but i no longer feel safe in a nissan. nissan north america refuses to take responsibility for a design flaw and the extended warranty from the lawsuit benefited no one but nissan. you couldn't have your radiator replaced under the warranty if it wasn't malfunctioning yet. your car needed to break down before the warranty could kick in, and at that point you were already outside the 100% coverage window. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that when vehicle was in reverse, the engine would grind. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the coolant was leaking into the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. while driving 2 mph, the steering wheel seized and the traction control, check engine, and the abs warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.
This vehicle's timing chain, automatic transmission, and radiator need to be replaced due to premature mechanical failures. the radiator is faulty and the radiator coolant now mixes with the transmission causing transmission failure. repair costs are around $8000. a quick look at "nissan radiator/transmission cooler litigation" on the internet reveals class action lawsuits filed for these same complaints via thousands of consumers. this is a widespread problem known by nissan and they have not issued any recalls or warned the consumer of these problems. nissan has offered some owners extended warranties but nothing above 100,000 miles for those with consequential damage to their transmissions due to their knowingly defective radiators. clearly, toyota's recent acceptance of a $1.2 billion federal fine for deliberately concealing auto defects and safety risks from its buyers and general motor's current regulatory woes because they cynically judged their vehicles defects not recallable when they clearly are, these are signs that enough is enough. to have faulty products is one thing, but to not inform a consumer of a faulty product that will further destroy their vehicles is reprehensible. *tr
Noted that transmission was slipping when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear as well as issues with radiator fan coming on at idle along with no heat at idle. took vehicle to two separate car repairs to identify the problem and was told that vehicle had failed transmission cooler which allows coolant to mix with the transmission fluid, causing internal damage to the components. was advised that repairs would be upwards of $3k to replace transmission. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. the contact also stated that the vehicle would violently shake while driving 60-70 mph. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. the dealer stated they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacture was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available. *tr
Tl* the contact t own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a recurring stalling failure. in addition, the vehicle would sporadically engage into limp mode without warning and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the battery cable, steering angle computer, and the electronic control unit however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 103,000. ... updated 03/24/14 *bf
Car shudders and shakes at low and high speeds. at stops car will rev high before accelerating. engines stalls on both freeway and highway. had ecm replaced a week ago. had a 6 point inspection and was told all is fine. vehicle is very dangerous. *tr
Was told my tony autoplex that my coolant is leaking into the transmission and need to be replaced. was told there was an extended warranty on it but because i am over 80,000 they can't help me. i called customer service and i was told that because i am over 100,000 they can't help me. i am upset because both places told me that its a common problem. so why wasn't i notified to get it checked before the 80,000 & 100,000 mileage? that's what pissed me off. a huge expense, inconvenience, and no accountability to help fix a problem they already new existed..now i have to wait till someone from the regional office calls me back regarding my complaint because the person in customer service is in the philippines.....could not get most of my questions answered...poor service and support... *tr
2006 nissan pathfinder - took in for tune-up and was notified about broken seam on radiator. coolant was leaking into the transmission. ended up spending over $1,000 on a new radiator and repairs and may need a new transmission. researched the defected parts and discovered that this is a common problem with nissan pathfinders. nissan needs to issue a recall for this problem. they know it exists, and it is irresponsible of them to do nothing about it. it is a safety concern. *tr
2006 nissan pathfinder with just over 60,000 miles. started engine whine that measured with engine speed. found to be timing chain guides and tsb exists. cost over $1500 to repair. if left unaddressed, catastrophic engine failure at speeds can occur and driver and passenger safety at risk. *tr
My family and i were on the highway close to home,in traffic when our car made a pop noise and our car completely shut down. luckily no one hit us or hurt, as like i said we were in a heavy commute. our car was taken to our local mechanic were we found out the transmission failed due to radiator fluid leaking into the system a $5,500 repair we can not afford. we also found out this is a common problem in certain makes of nissans, they have numerous complaints which we were never informed about. all nissan owners should have been notified of the problem and a recall to all models! *tr
I am having a very hardtime with this vehicle. just bought on june 2013 from used dealership. it is mixing the antifreeze with transmission fluid. i have no other vehicle. and need to get around. my family depends on a good useful vehicle. that will not break down just anywhere. and will not cost thousands to repair. *tr
Faulty transmission cooler system - nissan pathfinder 2006 has faulty transmission cooling system that connects to radiator. nissan product/design failed and created cross contamination of antifreeze & transmission fluid. this faulty product design poses serious safety risks to my family and others (just search on the internet & you'll see hundreds of complaints/claims & class action law suit). this issue can cause sudden stops and engine failure. my pathfinder started running hot and that was first indication there was a problem. mechanic said transmission fluid had leaked into the radiator and radiator fluid leaked into transmission. we had to replace the radiator, thermostat & flushed transmission 4 times (very expensive repair). this just happened and uncertain if transmission will cause problems and require replacement. we have kept regular maintenance and used extended life/synthetic products to help keep the engine & transmission well lubed. *note: we didn't qualify for nissan recall & class action law suit due to mileage of vehicle. based on nissan's exclusion terms, we won't buy another nissan product. *tr
I went to pick up my oldest daughter from track practice and placed my 4 year old in her car seat to start driving. allowing the car to warm up, i pulled out of my driveway and proceeded up the hill in my neighborhood when i noticed that my vehicle would not accelerate above 20 mph. traffic was heavy at the time. thinking that i did not warm the car up enough i proceeded on my way up hills at a snails pace to retrieve my oldest daughter from high school. once i made it to the high school i figured that there was something significantly wrong with the vehicle and just wanted to get the vehicle home. i had to contend with heavy traffic trying to cross a large and busy road with a vehicle that only accelerated to 20 miles an hour and at some time actually stopped without warning in the middle of the road. although the school is only 2 miles from home it took me 30 minutes to get back safely to my house because of the off and on again drivability. i took it to the mechanic the following monday and they indicated that my transmission failed. the car is not old and taken care of----i searched for recalls and saw the numerous complaints about the transmission and had my vehicle towed to nissan for diagnosis. the diagnosis was a failed transmission as a result of coolant and transmission fluid mixing and they indicated that my transmission would have to be replaced as well as my radiator---this is a known quality issue with the nissan pathfinders. the car failed without warning putting myself and my young daughter at risk for a rear end accident in the vehicle. nissan should be ashamed of what they have put consumers through and a mandatory recall should happen. this is a safety risk to everyone who drives a nissan. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission began to jerk with severe hesitation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician informed that the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I brought my 2006 nissan pathfinder to a local nissan dealership to check out a completely unrelated issue when i was made aware that my car had the problem of a cracked radiator that contaminates the transmission fluid that could lead to major problems if not corrected. since i have less than 90,000 miles, i'd have to pay a co-pay of $2500 out of pocket. evidently there is no recall on this issue, although there should certainly be one since this has happened to many other cars and shouldn't be the responsibility of the consumer to pay for an issue that is clearly a manufacturer's defect. i personally am not in a position to simply dump $2500 into a vehicle and this makes this problem even more difficult and hard to accept. something absolutely needs to be done about this. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled and the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle restarted on the first attempt and resumed normally. the failure occurred on several separate occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 94,000.
2006 nissan pathfinder transmission problems. vehicle transmission started to vibrate and whine and within 1 mile the transmission was not working. i was in traffic and could not move at all. had car taken to transmission repair shop and the shop automatically knew the problem. there was coolant leaking into the transmission from the radiator. he said it was a know issue with the nissan pathfinders and it was too late to do anything. i cannot believe this was a known issue and was not recalled. i had 2 children in the car and this could have caused a serious accident. luckily, it did not. i am know stuck with a $4,000 bill to get this fixed. i will never purchase a nissan again if this is how they treat their customers. *tr
Car shutters when we get to about 45 mph and you can feel some issues with the transmission. after doing a lot of research, apparently this is a known issue by nissan. there was a class action law suit that says this is not a safety hazard so they made an arrangement to cover some, but not all, in full. apparently radiator fluid is leaking into the transmission and ruining the transmission. the settlement says that at my mileage, over 90,000 miles but before 100,000 they will fix the problem for $3000! wow! how sweet of them. i can't believe this is not a recall. there are threads and threads of people complaining about this exact problem. it effects 2005-2010 models. they say it only effects a small amount, that is because they haven't even seen the impact yet. are we going to wait until someone is really injured to do a recall. this is absolutely ridiculous. guess i will just drive it like this and hope that it doesn't hurt me or someone else, since nissan says it is not a safety hazard. how issues with a transmission are not a safety hazard is beyond me. i think this needs to be addressed again. this is my second nissan and the second one that i have had to have a transmission replaced in. the other one was replaced in the first year because of another issue that they couldn't fix. no more nissans in this house! *tr
Wife noticed problems with our 2006 nissan pathfinder with 120k miles on it while driving home one day. when she got here it was leaking transmission fluid and we had it towed to our local transmission shop. they informed us that a coolant leak caused our transmission to fail. after doing some research online, i noticed it is a very common problem with certain years of nissans. it was our primary vehicle and i didn't have the time to hassle with the nissan run-around so had it repaired for over $3,800. we will never buy a nissan again if this is how they do business. if its a known problem and cause so many customers so much grief with their poor design, they should be held liable for the damages and then some for not being considerate and informing their customers of this flaw. we will be sure to steer clear from any nissan for any upcoming purchase. that is just an outrageous bill to pay for a known defect and they should be ashamed for running their business like that. *tr
Car had been experiencing excessive jerking and vibration. the car heater stopped working only blowing out cold air and the car began overheating. i took it into nissan only to find they have an extended warranty on the transmission to only 80,000 miles, which the car did not have any issues at that time. i had to replace the radiator, transmission, and u-joint. bill to fix car was almost $3000.00 for a car that is only 7 years old and under 100,000 miles. *tr
Upon stopping at a major intersection, car had little power. had gas pedal completely to the floor and could only go 2 mph. almost rear ended and barely made the traffic light. bought my car used in march2013 was not aware their was a class action lawsuit. now i have to pay a deductible out of pocket to have the issue fixed. i have two small children and not fearful of their safety when putting them in my car. i can't believe there hasn't been a safety issue found on this. someone is going to be seriously hurt as people continue to find out about this problem. very disappointed with nissan, the dealer, and our safety department. guess it has to take someone losing their life before something is done. *js
On august 19th while traveling on the highway when i noticed what appeared to smoke coming from my engine and noticed my temperature gauge reading that it was overheating. i pulled over on the shoulder and observed, what i now know was, coolant vaporizing from my engine. at this time all the mechanics i called where wrapping up for the day, so i had it towed and taken to a local nissan service the next morning. after paying $49.95 for the inspection the service center informed me that the radiator failed mixed coolant in the transmission fluid killing my transmission as well. they gave me an estimate of $5,901, $6,373.08 after taxes, to fix the damages. i remembered being sent a notice of a radiator recall, that i was told didn't concern my vehicle when i brought it in, so i asked about it. i was told that there was a class action suit against nissan for this issue and they extended the years/mileage on the warranty and i should call their 800 number. i called the number and was told that the recall didn't effect my vin# and that my mileage was outside of the extension. i wasn't prepared for $6k in additional expenses so i started looking around for a more affordable price. i ended up finding a shop that was able to do the work for $2,784, and during the price shopping and repairs i spent $495.72 on a rental to get around. during this ordeal i both asked the mechanic who assessed my vehicle and google the issue on the internet. both showed that i was experiencing the same issue that my vin wasn't supposed to be effected by, and that it was a common issue for my model. both sources also informed me that the situation was a ticking time bomb that nothing short of coolant system work around or replacing nissan's defective radiator would stop it from occurring. *tr
Transmission failed with no notice only 110000 miles upset and not safe! now i have no car and nissan wants to charge me 8,500 to fix seems so unjust i'm a widow with children and struggled to pay for my car and this shouldn't happen at just over 100 thousand miles! *tr
I was driving my truck on the expressway. the past few days there has been a vibration, a clunking noise and very slow acceleration. until recently, there have been no signs of engine problems. today on the expressway the truck started vibrating badly and lost acceleration. i was able to coast over to the side of the road but i almost caused a serious accident. i had an appointment schedule with nissan on friday due to the recent symptoms; however, after this morning i took the truck to the dealership. i spoke with someone at the shop who indicated tan extended warranty was issued for radiator and transmission problems. i never received a letter from nissan and i certainly would have brought the truck in for repair. i almost caused a very serious accident. *tr
2006 nissan pathfinder se the radiator seems to have a bad leak and bad smell, motor keeps over heating causing it not to be driven until motor has cooled off, i need to keep putting water in radiator. the transmission seems to jerk and makes a loud sound when changing shifts and driving. the motor also has a squeaky sound when driving. i have taken the car for repair and the same thing happen again only this time even worse i can not afford the high nissan service and part prices. i am still paying on this car, nissan should fix the problem at no charge if there is a defect that caused so much trouble to my car not to mentioned the safety of my three children and i. nissan needs to recall 2006 nissan pathfinder radiator and transmission cross contamination. *tr
500 miles away from home on vacation. went for routine oil change only to find transmission fluid in the radiator and coolant in the transmission. had to purchase a new radiator and have both systems flushed for a total of 1,300.00 dollars. the transmission seemed good on the way home, but would like to be reimbursed the 1,300.00 and have some piece of mind that nissan will cover the transmission if it goes out. *tr
The automatic transmission stopped working. car has to be driven in 3rd gear. putting car in drive results in engine revving but not changing gears from 3rd to 4th gear. this will cost me close to $3000 to have the transmission rebuilt. *tr
Upon startup, loud whirling sound emanates from engine. when engine is shut off, there is a "wind down" sound as if a rotating part is gradually slowing to a stop. mechanic states it is a timing chain guide failure - advises to repair vehicle as soon as possible or not drive if you cannot afford repair. says engine can lock up while driving if total failure occurs. *tr
Vehicle overheated and radiator fluid contaminated the transmission. i spoke with nissan and asserted that this is a known factory defect. nissan refuses to honor or warranty repair costs. *tr
After driving around i had milky substance coming out of the over flow. when i checked it, the transmission was dry and it had mixed in the with radiator fluid. on a short trip before it was realized what had happen, the transmission was slipping and shifting hard. *tr
Car stopped in the middle of traffic going up a hill and overheated and had white foam dripping from the engine and underneath. the coolant and transmission fluid cross contaminated and it ruined the radiator and transmission. i replaced the radiator and had the transmission flushed. car worked until 8-30-13, when vehicle began to shudder, rpm gauge ran to 5000, vehicle had no power on a highway causing a potential safety issue. a crash could have ensued. had car towed to dealer. the transmission is out. now i am faced with a $3000 fee/co-pay, for something i didn't cause! nissan needs held responsible. *jb
My radiator cracked fluid leaked into my transmission. i have had the transmission fixed twice. *tr
Transmission failure. i have service records from reputable mechanic shop that the transmission problem started at $77k miles. nissan does not care. the court ordered settlement (class action suit) lets them off the hook after $80k miles. $2,500 copay to fix a problem caused by radiator leaking into transmission. terrible customer service at dealership (why i never went to them for repairs). they try to charge for stuff under warranty (my fuel gauge issue a few years back). i thought nissan na would help but i was wrong. *tr
My 06 nissan pathfinder starting shaking and making a shuttering noise at 40mph. also a squeaking noise coming from the undercarriage at lower speeds. i took my pathfinder to the dealer to have it looked at. after a few hours the dealership called and told me it was a defect in the transmission cooler built inside the radiator. a line in the cooler cracked letting radiator fluid and transmission fluid to mix together and run all through both my cooling and transmission systems. i have 75,000 miles and was told i'm under the 80,000 mile warranty for these repairs. i was told i would need a new transmission and radiator along with a new thermostat and gasket. i'm one of the lucky ones that will not have to come out of pocket for these repairs. i've been reading post after post about other people having this same problem that are over the mileage warranty and are having to pay co-pays and some that had to pay the full repair bill. please recall this. there are too many people being affected with this issue. *tr
The car had been having some jerking issues. we brought it to dealer. they made us spend more than one thousand dollars without fixing the problem. on our way home, we called them to tell them we are experiencing the same problem. they told us to bring it back . due to time constraint , we parked the unsafe car until we found a convenient time. on monday, may 6, 2013, we brought it back and found out the real problem has been the "radiator internal coolant that is leaking in the transmission". we called nissan. consumers relations department. they told us it is too late even we were sold a defective and unsafe product (car) at time of purchase. the case # is[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
While driving our vehicle it would not produce any forward movement, the engine would rev, and the transmission would free spin. we had it towed to the mechanic and he stated that there is a transmission code for a faulty servo. he checked the transmission fluid and found it to be abnormally dirty. nissan has an extended warranty for radiator coolant leaking into the transmission that was a result of a class action lawsuit. my problem is that i am over the 100,000 mile cap for the warranty and nissan will not grant a waiver. i also feel that nissan should issue a recall and be required to pay for the full replacement cost of these items. even if i was under the 100,000 mile cap i would still have to pay a $3,000 deductible. *tr
I was on vacation in virginia, heading back to ct when my cars ability to accelerate stopped on the highway. luckily my husband was driving and could feel the difference in the car. he started changing lanes and glided the vehicle to the shoulder. my husband, our 16 year old son, his friend, and our 4 year old niece and i were in the car. we waited for triple a, were towed to a pepboys facility, (the only facility i could think would be open on a saturday) for them to tell us that they could not assist us with the issue our vehicle was having. the tow truck towed us to a triple a facility which was closed. we had to get lodging for the evening and pay triple a facility approximately $100.00 to tell us our transmission was done and it would cost us anywhere between $5000.00 and $8000.00 to have repaired. i then had to pay for a rental car, and a addition $1200+ dollars to have our car towed back to ct. i know have $5000 to repair my car to find out nissan is aware of this issue. my family could have been injured loosing our transmission on the highway that day. it really bothers me that nissan knew the possibility of this failure. considering i just brought my car in october of 2011. *tr
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