There was a sudden catastrophic failure in the cooling system that allowed fluids to mix with the transmission. the transmission had to be completely rebuilt along with components with the radiator/cooling system. we were at a stop waiting to turn left, when the signal turned green, the vehicle's engine revved as we tried to accelerate but the vehicle would not move. called aaa as we needed to be towed to an auto shop. the auto shop explained that it was a catastrophic failure in the cooling system and transmission. repair costs totaled $6000!!
Leaving work, i tried to start my car and it tried to turn over but stopped. the dash lights went dim and the needle indicators quivered and the car quit trying to start. i cleaned the battery terminals and the car cranked continuously but wouldnt turn over. after getting it towed to a mechanic whose computer couldnt communicate with the vehicle computer, then a toyota dealership (no nissan dealer in my town) who had the same problem, my coworker brought me a copy of a recall by nissan for his 2006 pathfinder for a engine control module. i had it towed for a 3rd time (total of $415.00) to the nissan dealer in helena, mt 65 miles away, they diagnosed the problem as a bad e.c.m. engine control module. the service technician said "i was lucky i wasn't on the highway"!!!! now im out of $1700.00 for a bad ecm that i was not neglegent in breaking, on a vehicle less than 5 years old. i feel since it was a faulty part, i shouldnt have to pay for it. now im in more debt!!! *tr