U-Joint Failure

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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.

6.9

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$250
Average Mileage:
99,400 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace u-joints (7 reports)
2005 Nissan Pathfinder drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #7

Dec 212016

Pathfinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car is vibrating, told it was U joints.Must be replaced

- tmcneill, Rochester, WA, US

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problem #6

Nov 112009

Pathfinder LE 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,726 miles

It would make a consistent humming/vibrating sound. We finally took it in and they diagnosed it.

It was covered under warranty; just annoying.

- tatarica762, Nashville, TN, US

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problem #5

Oct 102012

Pathfinder SE 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles

Ujoints went out on front driveshaft. Only had it in 4 wheel drive a few times.

- John A., Paragould, AR, US

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problem #4

Aug 212012

Pathfinder SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

dealer did not detect this problem when taken in to check out transmission problem and coolant. Detected by another mechanic when they had my truck lifted they pointed out the cracked u joint and visible to me.

- Julie N., San Bernardino, CA, US

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problem #3

Jan 112012

Pathfinder V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,883 miles

While in for work tech said that both front and back joints were loose and need replacing this is the fifth major problem that we have had with this vehicle.

MORE TO COME

- vi5040, Victoria, BC, Canada

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problem #2

Sep 122011

Pathfinder SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 155,000 miles

What ain't wrong with this vehicle - don't exist! I have already had to replace the u joint once- the drive shaft was about to fall out!

- Melody S., Only, TN, US

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problem #1

Aug 022011

Pathfinder SE 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles

I've owned many Fords and old GMs which do over 150k on U-joints. Another thing that shows poor quality parts used on 2005 Pathfinders.

- fazza, Bayville, NJ, US

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