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.
NISSAN IS WELL AWARE THAT A PROBLEM EXIST WITH THE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. A CRAPPY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT DOES LITTLE TO ASSIST WITH LOWER MILEAGE FAILURES AND NO ASSISTANCE ONCE OVER 100,000 MILES. DO NOT BUY A USED PATHFINDER, NISSAN IS OFF MY LIST FOR RELIABLE VEHICLES. THIS IS MY FIRST VEHICLE PURCHASE AND I WILL NEVER CONSIDER THIS BRAND AGAIN......
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NISSAN IS WELL AWARE THAT A PROBLEM EXIST WITH THE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. A CRAPPY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT DOES LITTLE TO ASSIST WITH LOWER MILEAGE FAILURES AND NO ASSISTANCE ONCE OVER 100,000 MILES. DO NOT BUY A USED PATHFINDER, NISSAN IS OFF MY LIST FOR RELIABLE VEHICLES. THIS IS MY FIRST VEHICLE PURCHASE AND I WILL NEVER CONSIDER THIS BRAND AGAIN......
- James S., Lake Stevens, WA, US