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#594 of 1201 Re: worry wart! [mbmsteele3] by 99accent

Jan 07, 2011 (10:37 am)

Replying to: mbmsteele3 (Jan 06, 2011 9:15 pm)
Hi worry wart 1 Im worry wart 2
I have a pathfinder 2004 le ,and its only got 64K on it and its now starting to make a knocking noise when its very quiet and at Idle , when I put it in drive the noise well seems to go away, I was told by others that it could be a timing chain tensioner thats worn a big costly $$ job or a rod knocking NETHER BIG COSTLY JOB EITHER WAY , AND THAT BACK RESONATOR HAD A BROKEN FLANGE SO i PATCHED IT MY SELF FOR NOW.any way its worth about 9,000 to 10,000 private and probably 8,000 on a trade in .I cant go for a new one so I would have to trade it in for a used vehicle,it sure wont be a 4x4 or a nissan ,so what would you do keep it and put money into it or get rid of it while it still looks and runs good? except for the noise thats not that noticeable unless its really quite and you are listening for it.

#595 of 1201 worry wart by mbmsteele3

Jan 07, 2011 (2:54 pm)

well i just got my truck back today! i am still worried about driving it! it sounds so much better but i have been driving it for so long with the viberation noise that i am waiting for me to hear it again! i hope i never do but i will always worry as long as i have this vehicle i think! i think i am going to give it a few months then trade it in! i think i am going with ford this time! not sure yet! but one thing i know for sure i am not going back to a nissan!

#596 of 1201 Re: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission/Radiator [blastlane] by runnermcm

Jan 08, 2011 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: blastlane (Dec 16, 2010 8:48 am)
I'm glad to hear you had success. Despite it taking so long.

#597 of 1201 Re: 2005 Pathfinder Transmission Issue [blastlane] by runnermcm

Jan 08, 2011 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: blastlane (Dec 01, 2010 3:14 pm)
In December, I was a day away from trading the piece of junk in and I got a phone call from Nissan Corp about a Customer Service Survey I filled out. It was a survey link sent in an email that you think they would never read or care what you say. Well, I put in 'I'd NEVER buy again or recommend ..., etc.' on all questions and I filled in 'my story' in the comments. The Nissan lady asked what they could do. I said 'replace my transmission'. I sent her an email and PDF of all of my documentation/proof (my long story involves a dealership saying there was nothing wrong and refusing to help me). Sure enough a dealer in a bordering town was called by Nissan. They proved my problems back in November and again stood by me. Nissan ended up replacing my transmission at no cost to me. It really surprised me. I am grateful, but really disappointed in Nissan. I definitely don't respect them like I did. I want everyone out here to keep trying and get what you deserved. It took me more than 2 months - it felt like forever though. I can't imagine going through it longer like most of you. And thanks to the last person who sent the LA Times news item. Makes me feel better that it wasn't just a few of us that stood up for ourselves and complained.

#598 of 1201 Re: 2005 Pathfinder Transmission Issue [runnermcm] by gharpman

Jan 08, 2011 (11:16 pm)

Replying to: runnermcm (Jan 08, 2011 5:58 pm)
After initially negotiating with Nissan over my trans and radiator (about a year ago), I paid $450.90 for the labor on the job. when the new warranty extension came out, I called Nissan and resubmitted my proof of ownership and Dealer repair invoice. After about three calls, in the course of a month, Lo and Behold, they sent me a check for $450.90. You have to be persistent.

#599 of 1201 Re: too late! [2_late_4_me] by djsfishing

Jan 10, 2011 (6:12 am)

Replying to: 2_late_4_me (Jan 03, 2011 3:22 pm)
Thats to bad 146K is high but Nissan has known about this for a while. I had 89K and they denied my warranty work. They are limiting this to 80K. I hope evey one who is looking a new vehicles reads this thread.

#600 of 1201 Re: 2005 Pathfinder Transmission Issue [runnermcm] by blastlane

Jan 10, 2011 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: runnermcm (Jan 08, 2011 5:58 pm)
Just another short update. Since we got our $5,000 back from Nissan, I have purchased a new car! We got a Subaru this time.

#601 of 1201 2007 heater problems and transmission slipping by bev62

Jan 16, 2011 (1:34 pm)

The heater on my 2007 Pathfinder has resently started not getting hot while idling. As long as I'm giving it gas it's fine. I also have the same issue as so many others with my transmission and radiator. My radiator has a milky greasy substance in it. My transmission is very jerky and feels like I'm driving over rumbling strips at 40 to 50 mpg. I have an appointment this week at the dealership. I have 69000 miles so I'm hoping Nissan will fix it under the new extended warrenty. Did anyone else have issues with their heater when they had the problems with their radiator and transmission?
 We are a Nissan family. We have bought 14 new Nissans over the last 20 years and have swore to never own anything else. The 2007 Pathfinder that we currently have has been one problem after the other. I guess I'll find out what Nissan thinks of their loyal customers this week when they decide how they will handle my current issues.

#602 of 1201 Replaced Transmission by katray

Jan 16, 2011 (3:30 pm)

We had the same problem I have read about here with our 2005 Pathfinder. We had to have the transmission replaced in June 2010. We, as well as the transmission mechanic called Nissan to ask about an extented warranty and were told there was none. We had to take out a loan and I'm not exaggerating to say it was an awful time for our family. My husband saw a friend today who had the same car and the same problem however Nissan paid all his costs. I found the reimbursement form online but it has a July 31, 2010 postmark by. Can anyone tell me if I should still try to submit this form. Thank you very much, Kathy

#603 of 1201 Re: Replaced Transmission [katray] by bev62

Jan 17, 2011 (1:49 am)

Replying to: katray (Jan 16, 2011 3:30 pm)
I just received the notice from Nissan about the warrenty being extended to 80,000 miles last week. I think that the July 2010 date was error, it probably should have said 2011. I would send it in. How many miles did you have on your vehicle when the repair was done?

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