Ten problems related to coolant leaking have been reported for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2006 Pathfinder.
Coolant leaks into transmission. This ruined the transmission and should be recalled.
Raditor leaks coolant in transmittion now my transmittion is not working and the coolant has transmitton fluids in it.
Coolant leaked into transmission, destroying the transmission, and rendering vehicle useless without thousands in repairs.
I have had the coolant problem fixed. Then I have had to replace all the u-joints. I have had to buy new gas caps to get my check engine light to go off. Now there is a terrible leak and a noise that is so bad. I took it into a local shop and it is the timing chain. This car has been nothing but problems and now it is so bad that I can't sell it because no one wants it and I am now so upside down in my loan because the value is going down so much that I can't trade it in.
The transmission started to slip, which needed to be taken out of overdrive from time to time. After a few months the transmission gave out completely on the highway. It will rev up, but will not drive. Apparently they are famous for the gasket leaking engine coolant with the oil. They should have all been recalled.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that when vehicle was in reverse, the engine would grind. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the coolant was leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Was told my tony autoplex that my coolant is leaking into the transmission and need to be replaced. Was told there was an extended warranty on it but because I am over 80,000 they can't help me. I called customer service and I was told that because I am over 100,000 they can't help me. I am upset because both places told me that its a common problem. So why wasn't I notified to get it checked before the 80,000 & 100,000 mileage? that's what pissed me off. A huge expense, inconvenience, and no accountability to help fix a problem they already new existed. . Now I have to wait till someone from the regional office calls me back regarding my complaint because the person in customer service is in the philippines. . . . . Could not get most of my questions answered. . . Poor service and support. . .
Wife noticed problems with our 2006 Nissan Pathfinder with 120k miles on it while driving home one day. When she got here it was leaking transmission fluid and we had it towed to our local transmission shop. They informed us that a coolant leak caused our transmission to fail. After doing some research online, I noticed it is a very common problem with certain years of Nissans. It was our primary vehicle and I didn't have the time to hassle with the Nissan run-around so had it repaired for over $3,800. We will never buy a Nissan again if this is how they do business. If its a known problem and cause so many customers so much grief with their poor design, they should be held liable for the damages and then some for not being considerate and informing their customers of this flaw. We will be sure to steer clear from any Nissan for any upcoming purchase. That is just an outrageous bill to pay for a known defect and they should be ashamed for running their business like that.
The transmission failed due to the on going problem with Nissan. Coolant is leaking into transmission and ruining them. There should be a recall on these now.
Transmission went out while driving in traffic. Started lurching and lost speed. Almost got hit. Had the transmission rebuilt plus the torque converter rebuilt. 10/15/2012 transmission started slipping again and losing power. At mileage 169,886 mechanic told me coolant was leaking into the tranmission. Repaired again and brought home on 10/18/2012. That evening taking my son to football practice, lost power going 50 mph and almost got rear ended. I'm done with this dangerous vehicle but I don't want anyone driving it.