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.
Dealership performed diagnostic on vehicle and stated that BCM needed to be replaced. Part purchased and after putting it on Nissan told me that's not what was wrong. No refund for part and told that part was only needed to reset vehicle computer. New part taken off and old put back on. Wasted money on part and no resolution, as they now say I need transmission and radiator.
My 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has all the very same issues. Took it to the Ancira Nissan in San Antonio Texas where I am stationed to get the transmission serviced. They proceed to tell me that they can't service my transmission due to cross-contamination of the radiator and transmission. When I asked what needs to be done to fix the problem and can I get a quote done. It takes them an hour and thrty-five minutes to tell me that they would have to replace the radiator at the cost of $2,000.00. And if that doesn't solve it. Then they would have to replace the transmission at a cost of $8,000.00. As I am studying these side-show characters. I notice that they have the price written down on a piece of paper instead of a printed quote. Obviously, so Nissan wouldn't be held accountable to the quote. Meaning that they can change the price at any given time. As of last Sunday evening my pathfinder started acting stranger. It shut down of me. It has power, it just wouldn't turn over. To my surprise I found that the A/T ECU fuse was blown. When I replaced it. My vehicle started right up. Yet, the the same fuse kept blowing as soon as you started the vehicle. Took it to Firestone Compete Auto Care where I'm stationed. They couldn't figure out what was going on even with all the information I gave them. They had to call some special technician to come out and try and find the issue. Still haven't heard what the issue is. Now knowing that Nissan has had this issue since 2005 until now with these very same problems with theses vehicles. They sold us lemons and they knew it! Yes, I got that very same paperwork in the mail from Nissan requesting that I extend my warranty. That's just a trick that Nissan is playing to still not take blame for what they have done to myself and many many others in the same situation. I can't even trade my vehicle in since it would put me upside down in payments. My vehicle was my only source of transportation to get back and forth from work and for traveling to visit my family. Thanks Nissan for leaving me without a vehicle and no help to get another one!!! Thanks again for plaguing consumers with your ongoing problem since 2005 until now!!!
- 28intellect,
San Antonio, TX, US
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I love the Pathfinder but with the transmission problems, radiator problems and fuel not registering, I am not happy or pleased with my purchase.
- Brenda H., Coldwater, MS, US