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Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Problems

1201 messages,  Last post on May 14, 2013 at 8:33 AM

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#1167 of 1201 Re: Warranty extension for pathfinder transmission and radiator [lauracpalmer] by natoyski

Jan 02, 2013 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: lauracpalmer (Nov 30, 2012 7:46 am)
I wish I read this before I bought my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder two months ago. My Pathfinder stalled and was towed back to the dealership where I bought it from after enduring three hours of waiting time for the wrecker to show up. The engine of my Pathfinder was revving but it was not moving. I was told by the service advisor that there was a crack from the radiator causing the coollant to leak into the transmission similar to what you have described. REALLY??? Nissan is aware of this issue and obviously never corrected it? And, how can this be not a safety related issue? Your vehicle can get stalled in the middle of the road and motorist may not be paying attention and hit your stalled vehicle with you inside it. Isn't that a saftey issue. NHTSA really need to do something about this.

#1168 of 1201 Re: Warranty extension for pathfinder transmission and radiator [natoyski] by dawnma1

Jan 03, 2013 (4:18 am)

Replying to: natoyski (Jan 02, 2013 5:08 pm)
NHTSA are supposed to be still investigating Nissan for this issue, I would file a complaint with the ODI. I had not heard of any brand new Pathfinder doing this, interesting.

#1169 of 1201 Defect Investigation by alisonl

Jan 03, 2013 (8:46 pm)

Here is the proof that calling into the National Highway Safety Commission is needed in order to gain attention on these transmissions.
 
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/defect/results.cfm
 
I just flipped my 2 Wheel Drive 2005 Pathfinder on December 30th in Pa. It was a 2 wheel drive, rear wheel and I was not aware of how awful it was in the snow. I am not sure if the VDC worked, I was in 3rd gear on pure snow (they werent plowing) and fishtailed, hit both walls and a car....saved the car, 4 days later, hit a snow drift going about 40,mph, fishtailed, went into snow bank, flipped it. It is now totaled. After this ordeal with the transmission, the bad fuel pump, the failed CD player, the faulty paint job, the bad O2 sensor....I am not surprised that it drove like hell in the snow and tipped so easily. The frame did save me, however, I crawled out alive and not one cut. Good luck with this vehicle. It was a journey with that pathfinder. Amazing learning lesson on cars and corporate companies, how they work!!!

#1170 of 1201 Nissan Sucks Facebook page by lauracpalmer

Jan 09, 2013 (2:04 pm)

I've been looking for another way to get the news out that is big. I found this page and not only is is growing but Nissan is paying attention to it. Not trying at all to stop using this great forum but just another way to push how bad this company is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nissan-Sucks/114651585214759

#1171 of 1201 mileage question by bmoon1

Jan 09, 2013 (3:13 pm)

I received the settlement letter also. Did I understand it right. That if it had over 100000 miles on it when it was fixed they won't reimburse you at all??? Mine had 131000. If so this is so unfair because its still Nissan's fault no matter how many miles were on it when it was fixed. Should I get my own lawyer? Any advise?? Thanks!!!

#1172 of 1201 2005 Nissan Pathfinder radiator/trans.nightmares by mona12

Jan 09, 2013 (9:31 pm)

YES!!! We got our claim forms in the mail today, finally it will be all over!! Eat that Nissan!!

#1173 of 1201 Pathffinder (05) transmission/radiator problem by katray

Jan 11, 2013 (10:15 am)

Long story short, this car literally ruined our lives. We received papers today about a class action suit to fill out. Can anyone tell us if this is legit and a way to recoup some of the money we spent on this disaster of a car? It's hard to know who to trust anymore. Thank you, Kathy

#1174 of 1201 Are Nissan Products That Bad? by pathfinder2007

Jan 11, 2013 (10:33 am)

My wife and purchased a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder with 104,000 miles on it. The second day after purchasing it, the vehicle wouldn't start and we were 2-1/2 hours away from home. After having it towed to the nearest Nissan dealership, some 30-minutes away, the service technician informed us the transmission and engine coolant had mixed causing the vehicle not to start. After the initial cost to diagnose the problem, he estimated the repair cost at $8,000, which probably translates to around $3,000 to $4,000 without all new parts including using the same transmission housing. He also informed us Nissan has had several problems with the issue involving 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinders as well as other Nissan products during this manufacturing time period. Many people pay tens of thousands of dollars on vehicles every year and expect to vehicle to last more than 48-hours, not to mention being fair in maintaining the vehicle. It is amazing to me how the agencies who are suppose to protect both the consumer and the manufacturers, allow such problems to occur and continue at the cost to the consumer especially when the manufacturers are at fault. And Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA or "nit-suh") has been aware for some time of this issue. Something as simple as repair and/or re-routing the transmission and coolant lines to insure this issue doesn't repeat. Is that so difficult for Nissan to compute?

#1175 of 1201 Re: Pathffinder (05) transmission/radiator problem [katray] by clarencia

Jan 11, 2013 (11:23 am)

Replying to: katray (Jan 11, 2013 10:15 am)
Yes, the class action suit is for real and has been settled. It is just awaiting closure in the court in the next few months. I believe if you go the kgglaw.com website you will find information on the suit. The paperwork was part of the settlement agreement with Nissan.

#1176 of 1201 Class Action Suit info by lauracpalmer

Jan 11, 2013 (2:04 pm)

This came out on the 7th. http://www.nissanatoilcoolersettlement.com/Documents/NNS0001/NNS_NOT.pdf
 
http://www.nissanatoilcoolersettlement.com/content.aspx?c=5246&sh=1

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