Six problems related to transmission not engage 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.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle would not engage in fourth gear, it just makes a noise but it does not accelerate. The service engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnosis was that it needed a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. Bp.
Vehicle was stop at red light of very busy intersection. When light turned green the vehicle accelerated and then would only coast in neutral while transmission was not engaging. Wife and 3 children were stuck in middle of intersection. Had to turn the vehicle off and then on to get transmission to re-engage and drive. This issue happened a half dozen more times. This owner took vehicle to local Nissan dealer and was charged for computer analysis. This owner was told there was a "known" issue with transmission of this particular vehicle being contaminated from inner cooler. This owner was told that it would cost over $5500 to fix. This owner did intense research on safety and mechanical problem and found thousands of Nissan owners with same issue. This vehicle needs to be recalled for "known" issue.
While driving at approx 40 mph, the transmission suddenly disengaged; rpms went up to 5000; was like being in neutral. At the time, I was traveling up a slight incline without a shoulder or safe area to stop. Stopped in the roadway. Had it towed to Nissan dealership. They advised that they were aware of the ¿known issue� for a long time and that the radiator part that cools the transmission fluid failed and radiator fluid had entered the transmission causing the transmission to fail. This known issue, was never a recall and Nissan had no intentions on a recall due to a class action lawsuit. Unfortunately, my vehicle mileage is over the class action lawsuit settlement mileage and therefore Nissan will not take any responsibility; leaving ¿strict instructions� to Nissan customer affairs to specifically not offer any assistance to persons affected by this ¿known issue�. Nissan dealership service dept advised that Nissan had ¿fixed� the ¿known issue� on a newer model of radiator. Nissan should have recalled the product for a safety inspection and replaced all parts known to fail. Total estimated cost to repair at Nissan dealership started around $8000 and negotiated to $5000. Several private transmission repair shop estimates are approx. $4000. Most private auto shops will not touch this repair due to the ¿known issue� and no confidence that Nissan ¿fixed� the ¿known issue�. Request an investigation with an eye towards safety recall & reimbursement for those who already had to pay out of pocket.
Lost power, transmission not engaging, was told that it was radiator coolant was leaking in the system. After transmission was replaced after at approximately 27,000 miles same incident happened again.
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears and would not engage when shifted into reverse. And the vehicle would lung forward at any time. In addition, the vehicle would lunge forward abnormally at any time without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and assisted the contact with the failure. The failure mileage was 92,900 and the current mileage was 93,000.
The transmission failed at 52,800 miles. No "slamming" of gears or shuddering or difficulty in shifting that would indicate an issue. Transmission serviced at 40,000 miles and oil change/fluid check and state inspection passed 8 weeks prior to failure. When shifted into reverse, gear would not engage for several seconds. Because acceleration/gas had been given, when the gear did engage, the engine would rev and reverse at approximately 20 mph causing near accidents with other vehicles and pedestrians in vicinity. Brought to Nissan dealer and was informed transmission fluid was burned. I requested the radiator be examined and although the dealer said they did it does not show on my service receipt. Dealer stated it was a faulty transmission only, no radiator involvement. I was 3 months outside of the drivetrain warranty. After 7 days of negotiation, Nissan decided to pay for part of the rebuilt transmission and labor. Over $2000 out of pocket for trans and rental car. All service performed at regular intervals, all service records kept. All services were performed at dealer the vehicle was purchased from. Safety recalls should not be business decisions based on saving large companies the millions they are cheating their customers out of on unusual repairs above and beyond normal maintenance. They should be based on saving lives and preventing accidents. I nearly hit a pedestrian due to this sudden transmission failure.