CarComplaints.com Notes: While there are fewer "radiator leaked into transmission" complaints for the 2008 model year, they are starting to pile up. Buyer beware.
Nissan has extended their radiator warranty on 2005-2010 Pathfinders to 8 years/80,000 miles. However the average mileage for transmission failure for earlier model years is 95,000 miles, which conveniently (for Nissan) is just past the limit of their extended warranty. Owners beware.
Premature failure of the timing chain tensioner/guides and the chains-approx cost to fix/repair $1500+ Luckily, I had purchased an extended warranty on this vehicle!!!
A minor noise from the front of my Pathfinder became louder. I took it to my mechanic and found out that the timing chain was worn out and it would cost over $1800 to replace. This seems to be a common problem with Nissan and I demand to be reimburse for this problem that should have been recalled by Nissan long ago.
Ridiculous! From what I have researched its a problem Nissan was aware of. They should be FULL cost of repair, no questions asked but do you think they will/are? Cost me $2300!! I heard there is a class action lawsuit and I want in on it! Never will I buy another Nissan again.
- Joyce A.,
Houston, TX, US
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The reason Auto manufacturers went to a "TIMING CHAIN" was to avoid the costly replacement of the timing belt at 100,000 miles. The timing chain was designed to last "forever" or at least longer than a timing belt. I however have 92,000 miles and need to replace the timing chain shoes because of a defective timing chain and poorly manufactured shoes (known defect by Nissan as can be seen by their issuance of 3 technical service bulletins). Because this is not a safety factor and there have been no deaths or major accidents (I have not heard of any deaths caused by the failure yet) the NHTSB does not require Nissan to do a recall. Once again Nissan NA denies fact that there is a problem with their vehicles, because the NHTSB does not make them do a recall on the timing chain shoes Nissan feels they can dismiss it to the consumer. I have been a Nissan Owner for over 20 years and I am disgusted with the way Nissan is handling this issue as well as the transmission radiator intermixing issue. I own 2 Nissan Vehicles ( well 1 that is runnig and 1 that is a 2500lb paperweight ) and at this point I will not purchase another Nissan ever again. Additionally I will continue to put the word out to the public on the way that Nissan is denying to correct problems with their vehicles and pusing the responsibility of the corrections on to the consumers. Nissan NA your in for a fight. I am a thorn in your side that will not go away and I will get the word out.
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Premature failure of the timing chain tensioner/guides and the chains-approx cost to fix/repair $1500+ Luckily, I had purchased an extended warranty on this vehicle!!!
- Barry W., Scottsdale, AZ, US