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.
2.2
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,500 miles
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(2007 Pathfinder) the fuel sending unit failed and the fuel gauge led me to believe I had gas when in fact I was empty. I ran out of gas in a busy intersection and I was almost hit by a large dump truck. My 5 year old and my 4 month old were in the 2007 Pathfinder. Would if the dump truck driver was not paying attention, me and my children would definitely be dead.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 40 mph the fuel sensor light illuminated and the fuel gauge displayed empty; however, the fuel tank was not empty. A complaint was filed with the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69000 and the current mileage was 69,300.
-the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact observed while driving approximately 80 mph, the fuel gauge displayed a reading which indicated fuel was consumed in the fuel tank. The vehicle stopped, due to a lack of fuel in the fuel tank. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, they informed that the vehicle was not apart of a recall and the owner would be responsible for the diagnostic charge. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 83,000. The current mileage was 85,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the gas gauge was incorrect. When she filled it with gas, it would display the tank being empty and vice versa. She called the dealership and was told that the fuel level sensor was defective. At times, the gas gauge would display the correct amount of gas. The issue was noticed every time she drove the vehicle. She contacted the manufacturer who told her that she was outside the warranty and that they could not assist her. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 60,000. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
- Lucedale, MS, USA
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