Transmission Shudder problems of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Transmission problems - vehicle has been having problems shifting - then suddenly began to make loud noises - took to transmission shop - they found no problems with computer diagnostic - 2 weeks later the service engine light came on p1746 - went to drive to shop and couldn't make it - had to have it towed home. Transmission made loud grinding noises all of sudden and would not shift gears checked tranny fluid and everything else - do not understand why it went out - no prior problems or service engine light before this -- etc. . Went downhill fast - if I could have caught earlier or had some kind of warning from Nissan maybe we could have done something preventive - extremely upset after finding out online about 05 tranny problems - called Nissan - I have to pay out of pocket for costs - was never informed by Nissan or dealer about transmission radiator problems - not a mechanic so I don't speak to details about the transmission replaced radiator last year in October 2012 - still was not advised about potential impact to transmission my wife was driving - lucky she was not in heavy traffic or on freeway - could have been horrible accident - Nissan should honor - and fix - or either give us rebate on new vehicle for trade-in.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder le was running great until fairly suddenly the transmission started rumbling loudly. Even though the car still was running I pulled off the side of the road to investigate. I could find no external problems. I continued driving eventually to the Nissan dealership where I was informed that my Pathfinders radiator had failed allowing engine coolant into the transmission. This resulted in a major repair event to include the radiator and transmission. This could have major consequences as the transmission violently shakes and shutters. In my case the SUV did not become disabled but you could easily see that happen.

Vibration in transmission, coolant in transmission oil.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has 58,000 and shakes violently once I reach 40 mph and over especially on the highway. I took it to my local Nissan dealer and it was diagnosed with the radiator leaking into the transmission making it shake very violently. The estimated cost to repair this huge problem is anywhere from $3500-$4500. I called Nissan headquarters only to hear that my warranty already expired and that they can't do anything about this problem. This is a serious safety and mechanical problem that should be recalled since they have terrible engineering and could possibly cause an major accident and someone's life.

Transmission shaking at 40-45 mph. Is constant until transmission changes gears. Nissan replaced the transmission for a fee. After replacement the new transmission experiences the same symptoms. Took it in again and they said the radiator is leaking into the transmission. Pathfinder is in service and I have to pay for the parts and labor. Reading the complaints this is a known issue and should be a recall.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is having the same transmission problems that so many others are having. It seems that Nissan had a defective batch of radiators that has let coolant leak into the transmission causing vibrations, hesitation and eventually failure. We have three foster children and one of them is an infant with a feeding tube and track I do not want to get a call from my wife saying she has broken down on the road on her way to visitation with the biological parents or to doctor appointments. Nissan is clearly avoiding this problem! I expect they will start taking action when lawsuits start rolling in on them. Mr. Ceo of Nissan may find this thing parked in his living room if something happens to my foster children because of breaking down. Just kidding, but I will be pissed. Someone please do something about this!!!.