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Power Train complaints
222 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jan 22, 2016
Power Train
RADIATOR FLUID MIXED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR, BEYOND USELESS EXTENDED WARRANTY, RESULTING IN MY BURDEN TO PAY, ACCORDING TO NISSAN A 2500.00 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE, PLUS TAXES. NICE, MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT, NO OFF ROAD USE, AND NOW GETTING TO THE POINT OF USELESS. THANKS NISSAN. OH, DON'T FORGET…
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RADIATOR FLUID MIXED WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR, BEYOND USELESS EXTENDED WARRANTY, RESULTING IN MY BURDEN TO PAY, ACCORDING TO NISSAN A 2500.00 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE, PLUS TAXES. NICE, MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT, NO OFF ROAD USE, AND NOW GETTING TO THE POINT OF USELESS. THANKS NISSAN. OH, DON'T FORGET THE TOWING CHARGE TO THE NEAREST DEALER OVER ONE HOUR AWAY FOR REPAIRS. I JUST STARTED WITH TRANSMISSION SYMPTOMS OF INTERMITTENT GRINDING WITH OVERDRIVE ENGAGED ON THE SHIFTIER. TOOK MY TRUCK TO GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, THEY CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND, YA YOU GUESSED IT, RADIATOR FLUID MIXED WITH IT.
NHTSA ODI #10821811
145,396 miles · Jan 3, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
MY FRONTIER DIED ON 12/6 / ON 12/7/2015, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE BOARDWALK NISSAN AND PAID $100 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD COST $10,500. THE RADIATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT IN TURN CAUSING THE COMPUTER PANEL TO BURN OUT. I ASKED THE SERVICE ADVISER WAS THERE SOMETHING I COULD'VE DONE …
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MY FRONTIER DIED ON 12/6 / ON 12/7/2015, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE BOARDWALK NISSAN AND PAID $100 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD COST $10,500. THE RADIATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT IN TURN CAUSING THE COMPUTER PANEL TO BURN OUT. I ASKED THE SERVICE ADVISER WAS THERE SOMETHING I COULD'VE DONE TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM. HE SAID NO, THE PROBLEM HAPPENS. I THEN HAD THE TRUCK TOWED HOME. NOW, I FIND OUT THERE WAS A PROBLEM THAT NISSAN SHOULD'VE KNOWN ABOUT, HAD THEY MADE THE REPAIRS TO THE RADIATOR, MY TRUCK WOULD BE WORKING TODAY. THIS MAKES ME ANGRY. IT MAKES ME ANGRY THAT I JUST PAID $317.44 TO REPLACE TIRE SENSORS THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN NEEDED!! THE RADIATOR ISSUE RESULTED IN A $417.44 EXPENSE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN NECESSARY ($100 FOR A DIAGNOSIS). THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR ON 12/6/15, IT WOULDN'T START. THINKING IT WAS A BATTERY ISSUE, I WAITED UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING; ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WASN'T THE BATTERY. I CALLED BOARDWALK NISSAN AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTICS & REPAIRS ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WOULD COST ME $10,500.
NHTSA ODI #10817470
85,000 miles · Dec 14, 2015
Power Train
WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE, IN NOVEMBER 2013 AND DECEMBER 2015. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE LOST ALL TRANSMISSION OF POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. IN BOTH CASES, TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE SMELLED WHEN THE HOOD IS OPENED AFTERWARDS. MANUAL CLUTCH CONTINUES TO FUNCTION PERFECTLY…
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WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE, IN NOVEMBER 2013 AND DECEMBER 2015. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE LOST ALL TRANSMISSION OF POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. IN BOTH CASES, TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE SMELLED WHEN THE HOOD IS OPENED AFTERWARDS. MANUAL CLUTCH CONTINUES TO FUNCTION PERFECTLY, AND GUAGE SHOWS PROPER RPMS, BUT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. IN BOTH CASES, VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, ONCE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF ABOUT 65 MPH AND ONCE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH. BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER, ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY, THE PROBLEM CAUSED A SUDDEN SLOWING WHICH AFFECTED THE TRAFFIC AROUND ME.
NHTSA ODI #10810106
141,000 miles · Nov 10, 2015
Power Train
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WATER IN TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR BECAUSE OF RECALL I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF UNTILL I RESEARCHED IT AFTER IT HAPPENED 10 /17/15 IT STAYED IN HIGH GEAR ON HWY 98 I ALMOST GOT HIT 2 OR 3 TIMES I HAD IT TOWED TO ADVANCED TRANS. SPANISH FORT , AL INVOICE #10892 WATER IN TRANS. 3996.89 FOR RPAIR…
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MY TRANSMISSION FAILED TO WATER IN TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR BECAUSE OF RECALL I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF UNTILL I RESEARCHED IT AFTER IT HAPPENED 10 /17/15 IT STAYED IN HIGH GEAR ON HWY 98 I ALMOST GOT HIT 2 OR 3 TIMES I HAD IT TOWED TO ADVANCED TRANS. SPANISH FORT , AL INVOICE #10892 WATER IN TRANS. 3996.89 FOR RPAIRS
NHTSA ODI #10789696
145,485 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Power Train
WAS STATIONARY READY TO GO TO NEXT APPOINTMENT PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WOULD NOT GO. ENGINE REVED BUT NOT MOVING. WAS TOLD AT DEALERSHIP COOLANT HAS GOTTEN INTO TRANSMISSION. NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION . AFTER REPAIRS, HEADLIGHTS AND WINDOWS DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY.
NHTSA ODI #10788353
115,000 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION DOESNT SHIFT DOWN AS IT NEEDS TO WHEN IT IS CALLED FOR,AND A CHATTER HAPPENS WHEN IT DOES SHIFT DOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10788231
110,000 miles · Oct 22, 2015
Power Train
THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN 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, ERRODES SEALS AND CAUSES CORROSION. IT'S TOXIC, IRREVERSIBLE AND WILL EVENTUALLY KILL THE 5-SPEED AUT…
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THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN 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, ERRODES SEALS AND CAUSES CORROSION. IT'S TOXIC, IRREVERSIBLE AND WILL EVENTUALLY KILL THE 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHICH IT DID
NHTSA ODI #10785426
86,256 miles · Oct 14, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION COOLER FRACTURED AND CAUSED ANTI-FREEZE TO SPILL INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION COOLER FRACTURED AND CAUSED ANTI-FREEZE TO SPILL INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS 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 83,256.
NHTSA ODI #10782100
1,700 miles · Oct 12, 2015
Power Train
PURCHASED THE TRUCK 8-1-2015, DROVE IT ABOUT 2 MONTHS (1700 MILES). WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED NEARLY CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. TOOK THE TRUCK TO NISSAN TO BE CHECKED OUT. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR CRACKED CAUSING CONTAMINATIION OF COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION. SINCE …
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PURCHASED THE TRUCK 8-1-2015, DROVE IT ABOUT 2 MONTHS (1700 MILES). WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED NEARLY CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. TOOK THE TRUCK TO NISSAN TO BE CHECKED OUT. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR CRACKED CAUSING CONTAMINATIION OF COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION. SINCE THE TRANSMISSION COOLER WAS BUILT INSIDE THE RADIATOR. WHICH AFTER READING A LITTLE RESEARCH WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM BY NISSAN FOR 6 MODEL YEARS (2005-2010).
NHTSA ODI #10781472
82,000 miles · Oct 6, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIATOR CRACKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIATOR CRACKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10780217
Official recalls
1Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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