CarComplaints.com Notes: There are no warning signs of the same "radiator leaked and killed my transmission" complaints that have plagued previous model years.

For earlier Pathfinder model years (2005-2008), a defect in the radiator allows engine coolant to leak into the transmission. However this defect doesn't appear to affect Pathfinders from 2009 & later. Nissan did include the 2010 model when they extended their radiator warranty on 2005-2010 Pathfinders to 8 years/80,000 miles in response to the transmission defect.

6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,000 miles

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2010 Nissan Pathfinder transmission problems

transmission problem

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2010 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 202010

Pathfinder

  • 9,000 miles

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

Sudden transmission shift from 2wd to 4WD. While vehicle was being operated in the rear 2wd manual setting, transmission unexpectedly engages 4WD. The following dashboard warning lights are activated: 4WD; ABS; slip; vdc. Systems can not be reset until vehicle is brought to a stop and the vehicle is turned off. Defect occurred on three separate occasions. Nissan dealership was not able to determine cause.

- Ipswich , MA, USA

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