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1,050 reportsMileage unknown · Jun 17, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER TRANSMISSION/COOLANT FAILURE. AS I HAVE READ ON A NUMBER OF SITES (WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/.../NISSAN_PATHFINDER.HTML) THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. THE RADIATOR FAILS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO MIX WITH THE COOLANT WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND COOLING SYSTEM. THIS…
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2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER TRANSMISSION/COOLANT FAILURE. AS I HAVE READ ON A NUMBER OF SITES (WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/.../NISSAN_PATHFINDER.HTML) THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. THE RADIATOR FAILS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO MIX WITH THE COOLANT WHICH CAUSES FAILURE TO THE TRANSMISSION AND COOLING SYSTEM. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT THOUSANDS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT. LETS GET SOMETHING DONE. NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO HANDLE THE SITUATION!!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336729
45,000 miles · Jun 16, 2010
Fuel System, Other
FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON 05' NISSAN PATHFINDER. RECALL ON ALL OTHER 05'-09' NISSANS, BUT PATHFINDERS. FUEL GAUGE NOT READING CORRECTLY. CAN HAVE FULL TANK AND READS EMPTY. NOW HAVE TO WORK OFF OF MILEAGE. HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH GAS I REALLY HAVE. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID $4…
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FUEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON 05' NISSAN PATHFINDER. RECALL ON ALL OTHER 05'-09' NISSANS, BUT PATHFINDERS. FUEL GAUGE NOT READING CORRECTLY. CAN HAVE FULL TANK AND READS EMPTY. NOW HAVE TO WORK OFF OF MILEAGE. HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH GAS I REALLY HAVE. ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. DEALERSHIP SAID $400 FOR NEW PART , NOT INCLUDING LABOR. GAUGE HAS BEEN WORKING IMPROPERLY FOR AT LEAST 3 YRS. NOW. NO WARRANTY FOR THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336662
70,000 miles · Jun 16, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATH FINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL RUMBLING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FOUL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATH FINDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL RUMBLING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FOUL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
NHTSA ODI #10336582
75,000 miles · Jun 15, 2010
Power Train
2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER TRANSMISSION RADIATOR ISSUE. THERE ARE PLENTY OF POSTS ONLINE REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE RADIATOR LEAKS COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LINES. WHICH IN TURN CAUSES IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. WHICH IS AROUND A $4000 PART. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10336489
88,000 miles · Jun 15, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, OtherPower Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING A SHUDDERING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEN TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30-40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING A SHUDDERING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND THEN TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AT 50,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,562.
NHTSA ODI #10336383
46,000 miles · Jun 14, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS READING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD READ EMPTY FUEL LEVELS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL WITH GASOLINE. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES, THE INDICATOR WOULD RESET ITSELF AND THEN THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE DEALER A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS READING INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS. THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD READ EMPTY FUEL LEVELS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL WITH GASOLINE. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES, THE INDICATOR WOULD RESET ITSELF AND THEN THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE DEALER ADVISED BRINGING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.
NHTSA ODI #10336217
75,000 miles · Jun 12, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
NISSAN CORPORATION HAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN THEIR RADIATOR WHICH CAUSES COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ACTION NEED A NATIONWIDE RECALL ON BOTH PARTS (RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION). JUST LIKE TOYOTA CORPORATION HAD NATIONWIDE ATTENTION, NISSAN NEED THE SAME ORDEAL. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER.…
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NISSAN CORPORATION HAS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN THEIR RADIATOR WHICH CAUSES COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THIS ACTION NEED A NATIONWIDE RECALL ON BOTH PARTS (RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION). JUST LIKE TOYOTA CORPORATION HAD NATIONWIDE ATTENTION, NISSAN NEED THE SAME ORDEAL. THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. THIS VEHICLE HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH WAS NOT HONOR. QUOTED WHEN PURCHASING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, "EVERYTHING IS COVER FROM BUMPER TO BUMPER, EVEN DOWN TO THE BOLTS". THIS IS A MISLEADING STATEMENT FROM THE WARRANTY DEPARTMENT. WARRANTY DEPARTMENT WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY DUE TO COOLANT WAS IN THE TRANSMISSION. MONEY WAS PAID FOR THIS PURPOSE, NOW THEY SAY THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS MISHAP. AFTER RESEARCHING AND TALKING WITH SKILLS MECHANICS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COOLANT CAME FROM A DEFECTIVE (BUSTED) RADIATOR. THE MECHANICS STATED THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10335974
39,000 miles · Jun 11, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE GIVES FAULTY READING SHOWING EMPTY MOST OF THE TIME RESULTING IN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY AND UNABLE TO KNOW THE ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10335851
76,000 miles · Jun 10, 2010
Fuel System, Other
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL WAS FULL; YET, THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD REPAIRED FOR $500. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOW…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER XE. THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL WAS FULL; YET, THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD REPAIRED FOR $500. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10335702
46,000 miles · Jun 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
I OWN A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. AT APPROXIMATELY 46000 MILES THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY AND I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED CODE P0463 WHICH INDICATED A FUEL SENSOR SENDING UNIT FAILURE. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ABOUT IT AND HE STATED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM…
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I OWN A 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER. AT APPROXIMATELY 46000 MILES THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY AND I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED CODE P0463 WHICH INDICATED A FUEL SENSOR SENDING UNIT FAILURE. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ABOUT IT AND HE STATED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH MY MODEL YEAR, IN FACT THERE HAS BEEN RECALL ON PREVIOUS MODELS HOWEVER MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED. I HAD TO PAY 473$ TO GET IT FIXED IN ORDER TO PASS EMISSIONS TESTING. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS WITHOUT KNOWING THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE FUEL TANK MY WIFE AND KIDS COULD EASILY BECOME STRANDED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10335551
Official recalls
2Oct 28, 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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