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.
2.8
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,600 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked she noticed transmission fluid on the ground. She took the vehicle to an authorized dealer, and they advised her that she needed a receipt. However, the dealer would or identify what type of receipt she needed. Two days later she received a recall letter; however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair. The contact referenced recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10E019000, suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,600 and the current mileage was 55,774.
- Evanston, IL, USA
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- Evanston, IL, USA