56 problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2005 Pathfinder.
Complete transmission failure. Radiator and transmission fluid mixed together destroying the transmission. Vehicle will now not even start because of inline computer inside transmission.
Just over a year ago our 2005 Pathfinder's transmission failed due to Nissan installing a faulty radiator in the vehicle when it was made. Due to the expense of getting it fixed, it still sets in the garage waiting to save up the money to fix the issue. Over the year, Nissan has admitted it was a problem but instead of fixing it, they say they will cover it if the vehicle has low millage. The radiator problem is not millage dependant. We drove our Pathfinder and it was beyond the millage they would cover. So I guess I am being penalized by Nissan for driving the Pathfinder. I just wish Nissan would do the right thing for its customers.
On Saturday, October 15, I was crossing a busy intersection between two major highways when my transmission failed. Luckily, I was able to get it up on to the concrete median in the middle of the highway. I had 4 children in my vehicle when this occurred, and luckily a nice police officer witnessed what was happening and stopped to offer assistance. Later that night, my car was inpounded because I wasn't able to tow it that day. I had to pay $275 to get my vehicle out of the impound lot and to the transmission shop. The transmission shop calls and says my transmission is completely "shot" because the coolant mixed with the transmission fluid and I have to replace the transmission and the radiator. The expense alone is more than I can spare, not to mention the danger that my children were in when the truck decided to come to a dead stop at the busiest time of day on a weekend!.
While attempting to enter a freeway on ramp the transmission failed causing the vehicle to lose power and stop in traffic. After causing a major traffic jam at the intersection, traffic light, and on ramp we were able to get the vehicle off the road. I had just had out patient surgery and my wife was driving, it was a horrible experience. We find out later that this is a known defect from Nissan and they won't do a recall. What would have happened if we had been a few hundred yards farther down the on ramp and trying to merge into freeway traffic when this failed?.
Started experiencing shudder when the automatic transmission moved between 1st and 2nd gear. Scheduled appointment at dealer to investigate and minimized driving in the meantime. Symptom did not occur over two day period until driving on third day where the issue worsened rapidly until transmission became inoperable above 10 mph. I investigated the issue and learned that this is a well known issue with the Pathfinder where the radiator fluid fails into the transmission, causing both the radiator and transmission to fail. I inspected the antifreeze to observe traces of transmission fluid. Checking the transmission fluid, the fluid was darken and above the high-level mark for the fluid level. I had dealer investigate and this is in fact what had failed. Nissan had extended the warranty to 80k miles specifically because of this issue. My car currently has 89k miles and I am looking at a $6000 repair bill that I refuse to repair. Nissan is offering zero assistance to address the problem. This is a known issue with Nissan Pathfinders. There are thousands of complaints on the issue with Nissan and there have been no actions other than raising the warranty to 80k miles. This is gross error in the design of the product and can cause significant injury depending on the timing of the transmission failure. Do people have to die to get Nissan to take responsibility for their poor design? I am done with Nissan as a brand and suggest that the fed investigate their inaction in addressing this problem.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder - noticed shudder around 60 mph intermittently for about one week then problem became more frequent occurring around 40-45 mph. While trying to take it to dealership, transmission failed while making a left turn causing the vehicle to stall in the path of oncoming traffic. Dealership said that radiator had failed, leaking coolant into transmission which required both to be replaced. Since failure occurred at 90,000 miles, warranty on radiator that has a known manufacturer defect is void and thus previously covered transmission warranty is also void. Nissan of north America will not stand behind their product and recall the part, leaving their customers stranded both on the side of the road and in their wallets. Transmission failure is an obvious safety issue for many reasons. The loophole appears to be that since the failure is due to the radiator, anything relating to the transmission is null and void.
Memorial day weekend we were in heavy traffic due to being a Saturday and also a holiday weekend. Mph was 40 and our SUV suddenly lurched violently forward. Thankfully my husband has fast reflexes and is a very good driver and managed to get control of the car or there would have certainly been bad consequences due to where we were. We also realized there were other signs that something was very wrong and had it taken to a Nissan service shop. This is from their notes: "they found internal transmission failure due to auto trans cooler which is internal part of the radiator let go, remove radiator and perform engine/coolant flush twice flush out trans lines twice and replace auto trans with factory reman unit and radiator. " they took the SUV June 6th and we did not get it back until Aug 6th due to Nissan having trouble filling all the transmission replacements because of so many of the same transmission/radiator failures and we were told this by the Nissan service technician. Paying the almost $6000. And losing our second vehicle for 2 months was frustrating but that we could have been very seriously injured or worse, on top of the many surrounding vehicles and drivers who would have been affected when the SUV went out of control lurching forward as it did it is shocking to us that Nissan has done nothing about this for years. We can live without the money. We are grateful we came out of it safe. From so many others reporting the same dangerous symptoms of the well known problems to us is scary.
Radiator coolant leaked into the transmission resulting in transmission failure.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder internal radiator leak causing the transmission to fail started with strong vibration between 40-45 mph. Dealer inspection states internal rupture of the oil cooler contaminating the oil in the transmission.
Automatic transmission is failing. Failure first appeared at speeds between 40 and 50 mph and now experiencing transmission failure from 30 mph to 60 mph. Pathfinder now has 71560 miles.
Transmission failure. Historical coolant line issues. Requires rebuild.
I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and I have radiator and transmission failure! defective radiator causes engine coolant to leak into transmission which could fail at any time. Driving at highway speed could and will cause dangerous situations. I must not be alone in this problem either, there are hundreds of complaints on this sight regarding this very issue! Nissan needs to take responsibility for their design/manufacturing flaw. Many consumers who are not aware of this are at danger and other people on the road as well. Nissan needs to recall this immediately!!! why does someone have to be killed or injured seriously before NHTSA or Nissan gets involved. I guess money is the root of all evil! and Nissan is more concerned about their profits than someone's life! we as consumers need to do something about this! this has nothing to do with the wear and tear on our part, but Nissan design department!.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder s/n [xxx] . Engine coolant leaking into transmission due to failure of oil cooler causing transmission failure. I have read over 100 complaints on this same issue and Nissan will not assist in the repairs. I was informed it would cost $5,149. 00 before taxes to get this vehicle repaired. Nissan knows this is a problem. The dealership I took it to shook his head and said he currently has one in the shop for the same reason, but they won't stand behind their product. To make matters even worse, they are replacing the faulty part with the same defective part. Isn't there any way we can get this pushed through so Nissan would issue a recall on this and take responsibility for their mistakes? please call me @ [xxx] . I woulod like to know what I can do to help the many people in my same situation. Thank you for your time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
2005 Nissan Pathfinder transmission failure 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has a problem with coolant leaking into the transmission. This transmission cooler is located inside the radiator. The faulty design ruins the transmission, Nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem and issue a recall. Nissan and the dealerships are aware of this ongoing problem, but still keep selling them to unaware consumers. My transmission is destroyed and I replaced the radiator after we found coolant in the transmission. I kept the old radiator.
1) the transmission completely failed with no previous warning/indication on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder around the 82k mile mark. I just bought the car used less than 1 month and 1k miles previously. I was in the process of merging onto an expressway at the time and found myself unable to fully accelerate. I basically coasted it off the road at this point. Although an accident was averted one could have easily occurred. 2) from what I was told, the transmission seized up entirely, and all of the fluids drained out entirely. It only happened once, however it caused my vehicle to instantly be "dead in the water". 3) the car had to be towed to the dealership to have the u-joint and the transmission replaced (new) for a roughly 7200 total price tag that fortunately for me the extended warranty company ultimately covered (minus the deductible) after much back and forth / inspections over 6 weeks.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder started having shifting problems, had 60k service done at dealer, started again, flushed again at 72 had problems again at 80 and at 87k the radiator core failed and leaked into the transmission causing the transmission to fail and seize total cost for repairs 4400. 00 after hearing about this I did a little search and found this is a big problem with this car, as the shifting is a precurser to the failure, I wanted the dealer to cover since they assured me it was ok. .
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the transmission failed and the vehicle would start to vibrate when driving 55 mph or more. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where a transmission flush was performed. The dealer advised that there was no need for repairs yet the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a second dealer and was advised that fluid was backed up in the transmission. The radiator and transmission would both need replacing. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I have come to find that the transmission is failing due to a defective radiator letting radiator fluid into the transmission. My car, which has 88k miles is now out of the 60k mi. Nissan warranty. From doing research online I see that this is a very,common problem and seems to affect all 2005 Pathfinders. As this has been a known problem for some time Nissan could have warned about the issue (replacing the radiator before it failed and failed the transmission) as well it most likely started failing before the warranty expired. Nissan will not fix the issue. I feel that Nissan should be compelled to fix this issue for all 2005 Pathfinder owners.
First time- transmission failed- new one installed under extended warranty- has gone bad again last week- they tell me the coolant is leaking into the transmission and has ruined it, the gas tank needs replacing, new radiator, new catalytic converter, new u-joints for the second time. My extended warranty has expired- they are telling me that I need $8000. 00 worth of repairs to fix the problems. That is more that the vehicle is worth with 155,000 miles on it!!! please help.
Radiator leaked into transmission causing failure when my family was driving down the highway. Although no one was injured in this case, Nissan refuses to acknowledge this widespread problem with the Pathfinder and someone could be hurt in the future.
Transmission failure SUV bucks will not drive going down highway unsafe in traffic.