Manual Transmission problems of the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder

Two problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 1997 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2001

When applying clutch it make a whinning sound intermittently. Dealer was contacted for another appointment. Feel free to provide any further information.

2 Manual Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2000

Have problems with vehicle idling. Engine revs up and tach sticks from 1500-2000 rpm almost constantly. When vehicle is in first gear it will stick and take off by it self and even speed up even though it is a manual transmission. Dealer has seen truck 4 times now and "can not" find the problem. Non dealer repair diagnosed the valve in one visit. Are there reports of any other Nissan Pathfinders or vehicles that are having this problem? it's dangerous!!!!!!.




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