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837 reports125,000 miles · Jan 12, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
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 APPROXIMAT…
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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
NHTSA ODI #10819727
126,000 miles · Jan 5, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
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 O…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10818203
105,000 miles · Jan 5, 2016
Power Train
COOLANT LEAKED INTO TRANSMISSION CAUSING CAR TO NOT START AND NOT USABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10817767
Mileage unknown · Jan 4, 2016
Power Train
AT FIRST I THOUGHT MY HEATER WAS THE PROBLEM. I TOOK MY TRUCK DOWN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND A MIXTURE OF COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS NOTICED. THE DEALER TOLD ME I WAS GOING TO NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, RADIATOR, AND HOSES. THEY SAID ALL OF THAT WOULD COST ME $8,000.
NHTSA ODI #10817737
99,000 miles · Dec 19, 2015
Power Train
OUR 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER WAS HAVING ISSUES WHERE IT WOULD SHUTTER HEAVILY WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THE POWER WOULD DROP OFF AND THE CAR WOULD REV HIGH. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER, THEY FOUND THE CAT CONVERTER BAD AND THE PLUGS FOULED. THEY FIXED THAT AND THE CAR RAN "BETTER" BUT WAS NOT QUITE RUNNING PERFECT…
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OUR 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER WAS HAVING ISSUES WHERE IT WOULD SHUTTER HEAVILY WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THE POWER WOULD DROP OFF AND THE CAR WOULD REV HIGH. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER, THEY FOUND THE CAT CONVERTER BAD AND THE PLUGS FOULED. THEY FIXED THAT AND THE CAR RAN "BETTER" BUT WAS NOT QUITE RUNNING PERFECT AGAIN. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WE WERE SUSPECT OF A SIMILAR ISSUE AS LAST TIME WHERE THE CAR WOULD LAG BEFORE SHIFTING ESPECIALLY WHEN WE WOULD STEP ON IT. SO, WE TOOK IT BACK TO NISSAN AND THIS TIME THEY FOUND THE ISSUE THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING WHERE THE RADIATOR CRACKS AND LEAKS COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER BEING QUOTED $5900 FOR THE FIX, I ASKED ABOUT THIS ISSUE I'VE SEEN ONLINE AND NOT UNTIL THEN DID THEY LOOK INTO IT AND SEE THAT NISSAN PUT OUT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THIS MATTER. I STILL HAVE TO PAY A $3000 DEDUCTIBLE WHICH IS BS BUT IT IS BETTER THAN $5900
NHTSA ODI #10811225
113,000 miles · Dec 18, 2015
EnginePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.
NHTSA ODI #10811095
129,000 miles · Dec 15, 2015
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE AT 75MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEAR STARTED SHUDDERING WHOLE TRUCK AND LOST SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON GAS TO GET TO SHOULDER OF ROAD AND RPMS JUST WENT UP BUT WHEELS DID NOT MOVE. ALMOST WAS HIT BY MULTIPLE VEHICLES. ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY SHIFT VEHICLE TO GET IT TO SHOULDER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. TRANS…
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WHILE DRIVING ON TURNPIKE AT 75MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEAR STARTED SHUDDERING WHOLE TRUCK AND LOST SPEED. ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON GAS TO GET TO SHOULDER OF ROAD AND RPMS JUST WENT UP BUT WHEELS DID NOT MOVE. ALMOST WAS HIT BY MULTIPLE VEHICLES. ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY SHIFT VEHICLE TO GET IT TO SHOULDER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. TRANSMISSION IS JUNK DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING.
NHTSA ODI #10810595
130,000 miles · Dec 5, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON WITH ERROR CODE P0463. FOUND THERE IS A RECALL FOR YEAR 2006 AND 2007 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. I HAVE NOT RUN OUT OF GAS OR HAD ANY ISSUES EXCEPT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN OUR STATE WITH THIS WARRING LIGHT LIT. IS MY PATHFINDER COVERED UNDER THE RECALL? VEHICLE …
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SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON WITH ERROR CODE P0463. FOUND THERE IS A RECALL FOR YEAR 2006 AND 2007 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. I HAVE NOT RUN OUT OF GAS OR HAD ANY ISSUES EXCEPT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IN OUR STATE WITH THIS WARRING LIGHT LIT. IS MY PATHFINDER COVERED UNDER THE RECALL? VEHICLE IS OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME.
NHTSA ODI #10808619
Mileage unknown · Dec 3, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10808237
120,000 miles · Nov 11, 2015
Power Train
I BOUGHT THIS SUV BRAND NEW BACK IN 2006, NEVER HAD MAJOR PROBLEM TILL NOW. WE JUST FOUND OUT NISSAN'S RADIATORS ARE A HUGE PROBLEM THEY LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT EXPLAINS WHY OUR TRANSMISSION DIED. WHILE I DROVE ON THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. LUCKILY THE CAR DIDN'T STALL AFTER I PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I B…
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I BOUGHT THIS SUV BRAND NEW BACK IN 2006, NEVER HAD MAJOR PROBLEM TILL NOW. WE JUST FOUND OUT NISSAN'S RADIATORS ARE A HUGE PROBLEM THEY LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT EXPLAINS WHY OUR TRANSMISSION DIED. WHILE I DROVE ON THE FREEWAY THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. LUCKILY THE CAR DIDN'T STALL AFTER I PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I BROUGHT IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP THEY SAID THE COOLANT LEAKED IN TO THE TRANSMISSION. THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED BECAUSE IT GOT COOLANT IN IT AND DAMAGE THE INNERS.
NHTSA ODI #10789845
Official recalls
3Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 3, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 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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