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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
104,161 miles

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems

engine problem

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #4

Dec 292011

Pathfinder

  • miles

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

If you are not already aware, there have been many problems concerning this vehicle, which are almost all similar to each other. Personally I have been experiencing transmission problems which range from: Rough engine vibration at 40mph, and 60mph, thermometer spikes when accelerator is engaged at 2500+ RPM, violent jerking of car, loud engine fan, and most importantly loss of forward acceleration when actively pressing on gas pedal. I brought this to a Nissan dealer to have this diagnosed and they have confirmed that my initial worries were correct. A defect during manufacturing of this vehicle has caused radiator coolant to leak into the transmission or vice-versa causing the deterioration of both systems. This in turn correlates to engine overheating and many other problems while driving this vehicle also the housing of the timing chain is non-existent. The vehicle diagnosis and price quote for repairs nears the $10,000 mark.a price which is almost half of what I purchased the vehicle for. As of yesterday 3/17/12 my vehicle has lost acceleration power.

- Daly City, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 012011

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
I haven't finished paying off my car and already the transmission of my Nissan Pathfinder 2007 XL is failing. The radiator spilled the cooling liquid into the transmission, which then proceeded to cause serious problems to the transmission. The guaranty expired after 100 000 miles, even though prior to that the mileage the guaranty still applied. Now, in order to fix the transmission, or replace it for a new one, will cost me over $5000usd. I'd like to unite to the existing complaints/lawsuit against Nissan on the matter of the faults found in the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, as I feel that is unfair that the company with the knowledge of fault in its product has not warned the public and has proceeded to sell the product to the public, leaving us with a faulty machine that in the end is more expensive, and not a satisfactory product. I am hopeful that the company will response to all of our complaints, stepping forward and taking responsibility for the inconvenience they have caused, and hopefully taking ownership of the expenses that due to their lack of responsibility, have been incurred on to us, the consumers.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #2

May 232010

Pathfinder

  • 68,000 miles
On 5-23-10: Pulled in to neighbor's driveway going approx 5 mph, when accelerator pedal was pressed, vehicle surged forward approx 10 feet and crashed into house. On 5-24-10: Was driving at approx 50mph and attempted to press accelerator pedal, however when pressed, the vehicle did not accelerate. Once pedal was pressed again, the vehicle accelerated, but only after one attempt vehicle was taken to local Nissan dealer, who refused to inspect or diagnose any problems, and referred me to Nissan Consumer Affairs.

- Wolf Lake, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 022007

Pathfinder 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
Nissan 2003 Pathfinder le I was allowing my Pathfinder to warm, the temperature was low that morning. Depressing the brake I moved to the first gear which is reverse needing to put it in drive, which is the third gear down. As it was put into reverse the vehicle starting to shake and vibrate uncontrollably I tried to put it into park again and the gear would not move I let off the brake a little to see if it would relieve the shaking and vibration. And that's when my vehicle accelerated down the driveway still in reverse. I was applying the brake and it would not stop in instinct I didn't want to hit a big tree so I steered into a group of small trees hitting a tree that stopped the vehicle with the vehicle still accelerating forward in reverse gear. The airbags deployed hitting me in the face and right side and the car quit running. My husband was unsure and not convinced of my account of what had happened until my brother-in-law told him that the Pathfinder was still in reverse gear that while removing the things out my vehicle while I was being taken care of. The vehicle sustained $12,00 worth of damage and considered a total loss by the insurance company and medical bills for X-rays, ct scans for damage to my right side. We have not settled and will not until we find out what went wrong. I am scared to buy another Nissan auto.

- Texarkana, AR, USA

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