CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Pathfinder appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.
According to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.
5.3
fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$10,070
Average Mileage:
96,950 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
new tubing (1 reports)
not sure (1 reports)
replace section of hose over rear axle (1 reports)
Annoying Leak, Dealer wanted $1200 to replace entire line. I told them my rear heat was not worth the money. Took it to Firestone, had them cut the line over the rear axle, replace with new hose, and double clamp it in multiple places. Works great. 1 hour labor, plus some parts, got out for $123 bucks.
I don't know how change the alu pipe, because so many curve on pipe and the pipe is between the body and frame. For the moment i've cut it and installed a rubber hose where is the leak but it's not the best solution.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Annoying Leak, Dealer wanted $1200 to replace entire line. I told them my rear heat was not worth the money. Took it to Firestone, had them cut the line over the rear axle, replace with new hose, and double clamp it in multiple places. Works great. 1 hour labor, plus some parts, got out for $123 bucks.
- uwanablikeme, Greenwood, MO, US