My brand new timing chain failed, destroying my engine and costing me over $8000 in repairs in addition to the cost of the timing chain ($1100).

- Lewiston, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate with hesitation. The vehicle was able to remain in operation. The contact later inspected the vehicle and detected the transmission fluid was a brown color and the radiator coolant leaked into the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,867. The VIN was not available. Updated11/29/11 updated 12/14/11

- Syracuse , NY, USA

2006 Nissan Pathfinder experienced transmission slippage at @ 85,000 miles and now no heat. Car is maintained perfectly and now transmission and radiator need to be replaced, Nissan says that it is not covered.

- Westfield, NJ, USA

Auto failed to start or if started failed to run with computer coordinated power production. Engine misfiring and powerless and immobile. Check engine light on. Garage said there have been several of these failures on Nissan autos and expect a recall to replace defective part failing with increasing regularity. Ipdm failure diagnostic is complete engine power failure and stop after extremely rough idling, even when accelerator engaged. The problem is without warning, instant and erratic onset with no preventative maintenance protocol. This is a part failure which will strand the driver wherever it happens until the part (ipdm) is replaced, after which the various computers on the car will perform as normal and auto functions normally. This part should be improved, recalled and reinstalled with defect free replacement to avoid further damage and stranding of other Nissan drivers. Nissan has not recalled the part as yet but the repair cost me $910 for diagnoses and replace the defective and failed ipdm on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and perhaps other Nissan vehicles. The records of Nissan should show the spike in orders for this part as other vehicles fail to function due to failure of the ipdm. A recall should be initiated to repair this defective essential and expensive part which cannot be maintained -just replaced when it fails.

- Houston, TX, USA

Nissan issued an extended warranty to replace faulty radiators and transmissions affected by these faulty radiators yet did not increase the warranty by the normal 12mo 12,000 mile instead they increased it to 96months and only 80,000 miles not 96,000 miles simply because most failures happen over 80,000 miles. They also claimed this was not a safety recall. When the radiator affects the transmission and the vehicle can stall during driving. How is this not a safety issue. This is from their letter informing consumers: "in vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, a crack in the radiator assembly might occur at higher mileages leading to internal leakage of engine coolant. While the majority of vehicles will not experience this issue, Nissan is extending the warranty as it applies to the radiator assembly to demonstrate our commitment to stand behind our products and our customers. Nissan is extending your vehicle's new vehicle limited warranty as it applies to the radiator assembly and its component parts from 36 months/36,000 miles to 96 months/80,000 miles, including damage, repairs, replacement, and related towing resulting from this issue."a crack in the radiator is caused from thermal schock. Which Nissan knew about before installing the original radiator in my vehicle. I know this because they applied for a patent on Jan 24,2006 which was published Sept 2006 therefore they knowingly installed radiators that would undergo thermal shock ie crack. See the entire publication where they are filing for a patent recognizing the existing problematic radiators: Vehicle cooling system, publication number US20060196634, application number us/11/337437, assignees Nissan motor co ltd calsonic kansei corporation, inventors sato yousuke ishikawa takayuki iwasaki mitsuru filing date 24 Jan 2006publication date 07 Sep 2006. Make Nissan replace all defects.

- Sammamish, WA, USA

At 86,000 miles my transmission started to stutter. I took it to Nissan dealership in fairfax va and they just said I needed a new transmission for $7500. They mentioned nothing about a potential radiator problem causing this, they basically played dumb about it. If I were to have them fix it with a new transmission, I would have had the same problem all over. The service manager said I might want to "punt" on this one and let someone else deal with the problem. I decided to take it to aamco and they told me that there is a problem with this model where the radiator fails and fluid is cross-contaminated with the transmission. I paid $5000 to have this fixed. Nissan should fess up to this problem. I've been doing my research and it turns out that this problem has happened with numerous Pathfinder owners. Something needs to be done about this well known, documented issue. This type of issue could lead to a major accident if the transmission were to fail on the highway or a major personal safety issue if failure were to happen on back roads.

- Lorton, VA, USA

Nissan used bad radiators in 2005-2006 that break, leak into transmissions, and require users to purchase both a new radiator and transmission. This happened to mine, and then I found countless complaints online. Nissan knew that the radiators were faulty, but didn't perform a recall, which put a lot of cars on the road with transmission failures that are dangerous.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

Radiator leaked water into transmission causing transmission failure.

- Big Bear Lake, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle stalled without warning numerous times while driving at any speed. The service engine light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that located failures within the catalytic convert, the camshaft sensor, and the electronic control module. The dealer replaced all of the defective parts, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicles continued to stall without warning while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for further examination. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer filed report 7134302. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 47,000.

- Miami , FL, USA

I purchased a 2006 certified Nissan Pathfinder in 2008. I was guaranteed 100K engine and power train warranty. I currently have 96,426kmiles and the transmission gave out about 1 month ago in saline ks. I took the car to the Nissan dealer in Kansas and was told that it would be covered. However after waiting over a month for the part Nissan stated that the transmission gave out because of the transmission cooling system leaking therefore the transmission is not covered. I have contacted Nissan Corp directly and have received the same answer. This is hazardous because the transmission gave out without warning during a snow storm. Likely the car managed to coast to the side of the road. I had my car shipped back to my home in clarksville tn. And was informed by the delivery driver that the parts were in the back of my car. So now I have a car that was taken apart but not fixed with a bunch of parts in the cargo area and about $2000 in debt for a rental car and shipping the car back too clarksville. Since I have had this problem I have found out that the transmission and cooling systems have been malfunctioning since 2004.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while attempting to place the vehicle in gear the vehicle did not accelerated over 20 mph. The contact mechanic inspected the vehicle, the failure was located at the radiator water penetrated the transmission. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 71,000.

- Philadelphia , PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate further and noticed that the vehicle did not have as much power as it usually did. The contact heard a whining noise from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the fuel gauge stopped operating. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Auxillary tank). The vehicle was repaired by an authorized dealer. A few months later, while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle did not restart so it was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 72,000 and the current mileage was approximately 84,000.

- Bryans Road, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but it was making a noise. The contact had to fill the fuel tank to get the vehicle started. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the cotnact was informed that the intelligent power distribution module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact referenced recall 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 84,880.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. I purchased it brand new at the end of 2005 and have been the only owner. Sounds like I have the same exact problem most of the people listed here have. Last week when taking in my car for its routine service I was told that both my radiator and transmission are out...they are done and I need to replace them. It is costing me approx. 5800 and I have been shocked and surprised because I had no previous obvious sign that this was going on. Not even strange sounds, signs of getting over-heated or even having the sensor light go on. I mean, if the sensor light goes on for something as simple as low air pressure in my tires, I would only assume that for something as serious as my transmission, it would light on, too. Apparently fluid from the radiator got into the transmission, that has damaged it all and needs to be replaced. My vehicle warranty expired at 75,000 miles...only 8,000 miles ago, but nothing can be done now and I have to pay. It seems to me that this is a general problem to many Nissan Pathfinders, mostly years 2005/2006. I have always taken my vehicle for service at the same dealership where I purchased it, and now this. Worse thing of it all, it seems to me that these service departments deal frequently with this issue and have done nothing about contacting Nissan's hq dept. Because it sounds like a manufactures malfunction. I cannot believe how frequent my same situation has occurred to other Nissan consumers and I strongly feel like something needs to be done. I live in los angeles county, California, and if anyone is interested in furthering some sort of investigation or legal action, please contact me.

- South El Monte, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions when suddenly, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure was contributed to the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Wahiawa, HI, USA

I purchased an after-market engine cold air intake for my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Approximately a month after I installed the intake a piece of metal from the intake broke of and got lodged in the throttle of my vehicle during a trip to los angeles, ca. The metal piece caused my car's engine to stall the die completely on the freeway within a matter of seconds. I was able to safely get my vehicle to the side of the road. I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic in barstow, ca who removed the metal debris from the throttle. The mechanic informed me the metal had broken loose from inside the intake. When I removed the intake and examined the inside I found more pieces of metal ready to break free. The metal fragments were left hanging and cleaned up after the metal was cut and the O2 sensor fitting was welded on.

- N Las Vegas , NV, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Upon purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that the check engine light was illuminated. She was informed that the fuel gauge sensor needed to be replaced. She stated that the fuel gauge indicator needle remains on the empty symbol, even when fuel is in the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer two weeks later to have it repaired. The dealer informed her that the cause of failure was a short in the cluster and the part had to be ordered from puerto rico. The part arrived a week and a half later and the dealer replaced the cluster. One week later, the odometer began to display the incorrect mileage. The odometer was later repaired. Two weeks later, the vehicle began making a loud squeaking noise as soon as it was started. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the cause of failure was the tension belt. The dealer replaced the belt, but later discovered that the part was defective. The belt was replaced again, but the dealer was unsure if the replacement part would be defective as well. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, speed, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 12,566 and failure mileage was 693.

- Christiansted, VI, USA