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:
$810
Average Mileage:
85,650 miles
Total Complaints:
11 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace fuel sending unit (9 reports)
  2. not sure (2 reports)
2006 Nissan Pathfinder fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #11

Aug 222014

Pathfinder V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

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

Fuel gauge sticks or drops to empty when the tank gets to 1/4 full. Gauge stays stuck even after fill up for several trips or days. Nissan has had a recall for this issue on many of their models over a large range of years. When Nissan North America was called they indicated that my VIN # was not on the recall list yet the recall details are exactly what is occurring with my vehicle.

- Stephen F., Kenai, AK, US

problem #10

Apr 212017

Pathfinder

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,857 miles

I find it annoying that there is a recal on several other vehicles for the same problem but the Pathfinder was left off the list and I end up footing the bill for the same problem. After it gets fixed I now seem to have dropped my MPG from ~19 to ~13 and am trying to root cause that issue which was only noticed after fixing the sensor problem. It is related to the work down to fix that issue or is it related to the new evaporator vent tube recall? Don't know but annoyed I'm now pouring more money into the vehicle.

- Barry W., San Jose, CA, US

problem #9

Apr 022011

Pathfinder SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

NISSAN HAS RECALLED SOME VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND SAME PART BUT I'M NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALLS FOR MY PATHFINDER ON THIS ISSUE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITHIN 5 YEARS OF THE VEHICLE BEING NEW BUT THERE'S NO NISSAN DEALERSHIP AT A REASONABLE DISTANCE FROM MY HOME. I WAS HOPING IT'D FIX ITSELF BUT WISHFUL THINKING CAUSED ME TO RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION.

- Gregory W., Crossville, TN, US

problem #8

Apr 132015

Pathfinder SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

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

Nissan is well aware of this problem and issued an extension of the warranty While the vehicle was well under the millage, the company would not honor the warranty because it was over the time limit. Nissan would not even prorate the repair.

- Robert D., Brier, US

problem #7

Jan 012013

Pathfinder 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

The gas gauge stopped working. Started using trip meter to tell how much gas we had, til my wife ran out of gas. So i had it fixed for $500 after searching found a lot of Nissans this model have the same problem

- Timothy J., Andalusia, AL, US

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problem #6

Oct 252013

Pathfinder SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,000 miles

I'm pissed that used car dealers will clear the codes before they sell a car and then BAM, within a month the "check engine light" comes on. This is about a $700.00 problem to fix, so I'll just drive with the light on for a while and clear it every so often just in case ANOTHER issue pops up.

- Scott T., Eugene, OR - Oregon, US

problem #5

Mar 252013

Pathfinder LE V6 4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,934 miles

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

First of all let me say" Nissan Canada you have lost a lifetime customer". There was a recall on the books but it excluded my 2006 Pathfinder. After spending many wasted days trying to get Nissan Canada to pay for the fix it was a complete turn down. Don't these people realize that my $5500 repair 2013 & the original purchase and maintenance of this SUV pays their salary which allows them to be an employee for the company.

So I ask what will a lifetime ban of any Nissan products do to your future business when my kids & their kids follow my ban ....... Answer, you become like all the others who are scratching at the surface to stay in business. Prior to this nightmare with Nissan Canada we were looking at purchasing a second vehicle, the Rouge, not anymore with Nissan.You heard the saying "what goes around comes around again this time with momentum

- coldcomplainer, Calgary, AB, Canada

problem #4

Aug 012013

Pathfinder SW

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Some 2006 models were recalled but I'm told mine isn't included---my problem is obviously mine should of been because I have the problem that a recall was issued for. The ECM relay (brains of the car) is recalled and will be fixed and the fuel level sensor sends sends signals to the ECM relay (so I read) so is this somehow connected? I guess all N all I'm pissed that my problem isn't under the recall but other 2006 models are but I have the problem that a recall was issued for. Thanks for listening. Any suggestions on who I could call that might help me get it covered?

- nurse531, Feasterville, PA, US

problem #3

Jan 142013

Pathfinder V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,200 miles

I purchased a Nissan Pathfinder in May of 2010... I have owned this vehicle for almost three years. I received my recall and because my truck didn't show signs of needing the recall until 1/14/2013. I brought my truck into my normal place of service (Nissan Dealership) they never corrected it and I was still denied reimbursement!!! I was told because the 72 month period had expired. My truck is a 2006 and is way under 72, 000 (62, 200) and Nissan still won't honor the recall. I will never purchase another Nissan/Infinity as long as I live. Nissan is not honorable like I once thought they were!

- Cassandra E., West Haven, CT, US

problem #2

Dec 122012

Pathfinder SE 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 127,000 miles

THIS IS THE LESSER PROBLEM OF 2 OTHER MAJOR CAR PROBLEMS.

- Clarence B., Highland, CA, US

problem #1

Apr 012010

Pathfinder LE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles

The fuel sensor on my 2006 Pathfinder had gone bad. I had to gauge how much fuel I had left by resetting my mile counter each time I fueled up. I knew a recall was being sent out on this issue, and I was awaiting my notice in the mail. Why pay for it when it's being recalled, right? Well the deadline had passed, and no recall notice. My inspection was due to be up and obviously, you won't pass inspection in PA with a fuel gauge not working. So I called Nissan to find out where my recall notice was. Get this-since my VIN number wasn't included within the span of VIN numbers included with the recall, they were not going to honor a recall on my car. WHAT??? Nissan informed me to go to the dealership, pay $85 for a diagnostic test so it can be on file with Nissan. Nissan stated they would probably extend the recall since they have had so many other customers with the same issue-VIN not included within the span. I told Nissan I was not paying for a diagnostic test when I knew exactly what was wrong and I found it insulting that such a thing be asked.

So, needless to say, I had to have the issue repaired just to have my car pass inspection. My husband went to the Nissan dealership and paid for the part-$150.00 for a sending unit that is smaller that your cell phone! Then we had to pay our mechanic another $120 or so to drop the gas tank to replace the unit. I know $300 isn't alot compared to other repairs, but it is the principle of the whole ordeal. Almost 9 months after the repair, I get a letter on 12/06/2010 in reference to the fuel sending unit. Nissan did not extend the recall, instead, they extended the warranty to cover this issue! This must be their way of covering their asses??? It's my understanding that recall notices need to filed legally or with the NHTHA, which makes them public knowledge. To mask this extension of a recall and reduce the risk of embarrassment, Nissan then develops the Assist Program. REALLY?? No, the fuel sending unit will not put passengers lives at risk, but why even have the initial recall in the first place? Then to not extend it? I had another issue with my Pathfinder with the radiator leaking into the transmission. Another Assist Program resolution when it should have been a recall.

- Wendy L., Elizabeth, PA, US

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