Engine Cooling System Problems of Nissan Pathfinder - part 1

When driving or idling you get a smell of antifreeze inside the drivers compartment. Dealer said the only way to fix was to get the heating and cooling system on recirculating and not fresh air. This is constant problem no matter the twhat the temp at urge isoutside.

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I have a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder starting at 64000 miles I have taken the car in several times due to the heating and cooling system. Lately I have been having problems when I press on the accelerator the car doesn't want to go. In addition, it seems to hydroplane and jerk if the road is wet and you go over 40 miles per hour. This is so very dangerous!! is this being addressed by Nissan? I need someone to contact me for a fix.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder sv 2wd. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed a lot of oil in the driveway after the vehicle is moved without warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired however the failure recurred. No dealer was contacted. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number:11v592000(engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that 0 recall was under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Ck.

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Have problem with cooling system leaking into transmission.

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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test and notice a defective ems relay. The mechanic replaced the defective ems relay. After the repair the contact noticed NHTSA campaign I. D. 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called the manufacturer to see if the vehicle was included however, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the recall. The contact never received notification for the recall. The failure mileage was 122,648.

As I was driving my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (120,000 ,miles) through a busy intersection, I lost the ability to accelerate at all. After a very frightening couple of minutes I was able to steer the vehicle through and coast down a small incline to a nearby parking lot. After threedays our local mechanic determined that he was unable to fix the car, as he concluded that the ecm had failed. The vehicle was towed to the local Nissan dealership, who agreed that the problem was the ecm ($1014 repair). After three more days, they've now told us that the problem is not the ecm, but the fact that the radiator fluid has leaked into the transmission, destroying it. They are quoting a repair cost of $7500. I have been without a vehicle for over a week (renting a car became cost prohibitive), and now will spend the morning trying to find a more cost effective way to have the vehicle repaired. I've learned that this is a common issue of which Nissan is completely aware. The coolant leak/transmission failure is in fact a design defect in the vehicle. It is completely unacceptable that Nissan has not recalled these vehicles, or at the very least made the repair free for consumers regardless of vehicle mileage. I will never purchase another Nissan after this experience.

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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. As a result, both the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 120,235. Updated 09/30/lj.

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder radiator assembly & transmission defect my 2005 Pathfinder was diagnosed with the Nissan noted radiator assembly defect. Radiator coolant and transmission fluid are mixing.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle began to shutter. A local mechanic diagnosed that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. The failure was remedied. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,400 and the current mileage was 83,600. Nw.

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder was losing speed especially when passing vehicles on the highway, the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would not go into reverse. I noticed that the car was not running properly for over 3 weeks. I took the Pathfinder to a transmission expert and they did diagnostic tests and the expert said that the radiator had a hole in it and radiator fluid went into the transmission and the transmission was gone. He showed me the transmission stick that showed me that radiator fluid mixed in with the transmission fluid. The transmission expert said that they have seen a number of Nissan Pathfinders with the same problem. A week later, I took my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder to another transmission expert for a second opinion, this expert did the diagnostics and confirmed that the radiator had a hole in it that allowed for radiator fluid to go into the transmission. He also stated that they have seen a number of 2005 Nissan Pathfinders with the same problem and he recommended that I go to a Nissan dealership to see what they say. I went sheehy Nissan in glen burnie, MD in which they did a diagnostic test and found that coolant mixing with the trans fluid causing improper shifting. The recommendations were to replace the trans assembly, radiator, and trans cooler. The service manager told me that Nissan had an extended warranty on the radiator for 80, 000 miles or up to 2013. I had 85,000 miles on my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I called Nissan USA and told them the problem and faxed the diagnostic invoice to them. Two weeks later they told me that they would pay for the parts and I would have to pay for the labor. Luckily, my insurance company paid for the radiator, trans, and trans cooler. Nissan has known about this problem for and refuses to do a recall on the radiator and this is unacceptable! this affects 2005-2007 Nissan Pathfinders and this is a safety hazard if the vehicle trans stalls or shuts off while driving on highways and roads. A recall is needed!.

2007 Nissan Pathfinder. Cooler for transmission fluid resides in radiator. Radiator cracks, allowing engine coolant into transmission, destroying transmission.

I am filing this complaint since Nissan does not do anything with the problem to be fixed, I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, when were on the road our car is having trouble shifting starts jerking, and were so scared that will not make it home because the way its acting we finally made it home and the CA would not reverse we look online and search what' causing the problem and read a bunch of complaint with the consumer at automotive. Com stating that the reson for the problem is the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission that causing the transmission to burn, called around with a bunch of auto mechanic and when I mention that I need my transmission replace the mechanic immediately said you know you need your radiator replace because that is causing your transmission problem I filed a complaint with Nissan and denied the complaint this should be in the recall because this is dangerous if you werent aware of the problem if your on the road hope you can help us with this problem.

Radiator leaks into transmission causing transmission to mess up. Nissan is aware of the issue and told me it happens on higher mileage Pathfinder but they only extended the warranty to 80,000 miles. I researched the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and found that this is an ongoing problem that occurs with this year and model. I feel there should be a recall on this problem and Nissan should be held accountable.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Consumer states fluid is leaking through to the transmission the consumer stated radiator fluid leaked into the transmission fluid.

Radiator coolant and transmission fluid mixing, causing major problems with vehicle. Hesitatnt shifting, or worse, no shifting or movement at all. Expecially dangerous on highway (interstate).

I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Nissan extended thier warranties on the 2005 Pathfinders to 80,000. The reason they did this is because they know thier defective radiators have been causing transmissions to go out due to contamination from the radiator fluid. Since I was deployed, I was unaware of the extention or the problem until my transmission started giving me problems in may of 2011. The other day, I tried to pull out of a gas station and I lost all accelleration due to the transmission slipping almost causing a serious accident. I have a Nissan complaint ticket but unless it is forced into recall, I will have to pay for my new transmission on a car I just recently paid off. As a consumer, I should not have to pay for someone elses design defect that causes major mechanical cost and safety issues. After doing some research, most customers are being told to come and have the transmission flushed for approx. 500$ to be told the transmission needs replacement. This defect needs to be addressed immediately before someone dies as a result of Nissans negligence in standing behind thier product.

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.

My son was on his way to school when I received a call from him informing me that the Pathfinder was running hot. I advised him to pull over and wait until I arrive. When I let the hood up, I saw foam-like substances coming from the radiator. I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic shop to have it checked out. He informed me that the radiator had burst and leaked into the transmission. He changed the radiator and informed me that the transmission would stop working soon. Since than, I have changed the fluid 3 times @ $60. 00 each time and the fuild is still pinkish. Now my transmission vibrates between 40 and 50 mph.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle started shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the radiator was leaking coolant in the transmission, which caused it to be defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that she received a recall letter for NHTSA campaign id number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the repairs. The dealer discovered that the catalytic converter was defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that the catalytic converter was probably affected by an ecm failure but they would not pay for the repairs, only the component listed under the recall. The contact believed that the manufacturer should be held responsible for the repairs since they were was directly related to the failure as described in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Since April 2011 my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder started to wraddling and vibration under the vehicle. After having it check by a machanic in may 2011 he stated that the transmission and coolant is missing together. The fluid was changed on June 26, 2011, that came out looking like chocolate milk and it is still vibrating at 45 and 64 mils per hour. I under stand that this is a manufactor problem for the way it was design and should be fixed by the car dealers and not the consumer. . . . The slenoid in the transmission jumps offline and once the vehicle is turned off and back on it resets and the vibration continue as you drive. . . The changing of the transmission fluid did not help the problem. . ,.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the radiator and transmission fluids were mixing together abnormally and causing the vehicle to stall. In addition, the vehicle would not change gears as a result of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact to replace the transmission and radiator. There were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they will give her a return call within a few days. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Nissan manufactured the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder with a faulty radiator that leaks radiator fluid into the transmission causing the irrepairable damage to the transmission. The car experiences vibration (which has loosened bolts & other parts on the undercarriage) along with shifting problems & hesitation when accelerating. Nissan extended the warranty to 8 years, 80,000 miles but the problem usual occurs at high mileage. My car has 104,000 miles & they will not cover the cost of replacing the radiator (or transmission). I only received a letter from Nissan a few months ago stating there may be a radiator leakage problem but did not advise of the problem with leaking into the transmission nor did it state symptoms to watch for. I have been experiencing symptoms but did not know it was related to this issue until I went online and found several complaints by other Pathfinder owners. I bought my car to the dealer and they advised that it was a different issue and then an hour later they advised it was the radiator issue. Since I am over the 80,000 miles, they will not pay for replacement. I have contacted the corporate office and was told I would hear from them in approximately 24-36 hours but that was 5 days ago.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder se with 86,000 miles starting having operational issues when running at 2000 rpm's. Was taken to the dealer for numerous services and was mentioned to service department. Service department said they could not find anything and that it wasn't anything to worry about. After several thousand miles the rough engine running at 2000 rpm's was becoming more evident. Service manager test drove the vehicle and immediatly knew what the problem was as they had many other Pathfinders in for the same problem. We were told that the radiator seal was leaking fluid in the transmission and that the radiator needed to be replaced as well as a transmission flush to the tune of $850. 00. Nissan representative appeared at dealership and was notified of the problem however refused to cover the problem saying that it was our problem because it exceeded the 80000 mile extension on the radiator. Nissan never notified us about and extension on the radiator in the first place. The service manager aslo indicated that he could not puy a warranty on the transmission that received the radiator fluid in the transmission. Nissan has known about this problem but refuses to own it. They have lost a very good customer who was about to purchase another Nissan vehicle.

Radiator cracked and leaked into transmission which lead to transmision failure.

I purchased a 2006 certified Nissan Pathfinder in 2008. I was guarrenteed 100k engine and power train warrenty. I currently have 96,426kmiles and the transmission gave out about 1 month ago in saline KS. I took the car to the Nissan dealer in kansas and was told that it would be covered. However after waiting over a month for the part Nissan stated that the transmission gave out because of the transmission cooling system leaking therefore the transmission is not covered. I have contacted Nissan corp directly and have received the same answer. This is hazardus because the transmission gave out without warning during a snow storm. Lickly the car mannaged to coast to the side of the road. I had my car shipped back to my home in clarksville TN. And was informed by the delivery driver that the parts were in the back of my car. So now I have a car that was taken apart but not fixed with a bunch of parts in the cargo area and about $2000 in debt for a rental car and shipping the car back too clarksville. Since I have had this problem I have found out that the transmission and cooling systems have been malfunctioning since 2004.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4 se off road with 115,000 miles . Beautiful vehicle but beginning to have problems the fuel guage will go to empty when full , also having hesitation about 40 miles an hour . I read about the horror story with radiator problem causing transmission problem . I have an appointment at a Nissan dealer this weekend for the recall on the ecm so I will have further info on the hesitation , Nissan recalled the fuel gauge problem but limited to 72,000 miles vehicle only ,I think they should up hold the Nissan rep and take care of these problems also the transmission problems due to faulty parts . These problems are not normal wear and tear .

Received warranty extension on my 2007 Pathfinder radiator to 80,000. Radiator has faulty transmission cooler inside which leaks into transmission causing transmission failure. Why not a recall. Called Nissan corporate and they said they will only fix the known defect after the failure which of course leaves you stranded somewhere. This makes the vehicle an unreliable mode of transportation, especially on long trips. Very dissatisfied with this vehicle due to transmission cooler defects, timing chain tensioner defect, and the fuel gauge inop defect. These are all major defects in which Nissan got off easy by warranty extensions and not preventative repairs of known defects.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs when they informed the contact that the radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the radiator. The manufacturer filed a complaint and the contact was awaiting a response. The current mileage was 91,692 and the failure mileage was 90,586.

The contact owns 1999 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the vehicle over heated, while driving 30 miles per hour. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated the coolant was low, the water pump was not working, and corrosion formed on the ds strut tower base, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. The dealer stated the vehicle does not qualify for any related recalls. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic; , however she does not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 130,00 and the current mileage was 140,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that he received a letter from the manufacturer stating that there may be a failure in the radiator and they would not replace any parts until the failure occurred within the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that they were unable to diagnose a problem. There were no failures at this time. The current mileage was approximately 14,000.

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder radiator coolant leaked into transmission, ruining it. They need to recall this. The way they designed the radiator ends up ruining the transmission, which is not the owners fault.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder has reportedly had multiple complaints regarding the cooling system leaking into the transmission, causing rust and subsequently, a failure in the transmission. It is reported that the radiator and transmission can be replaced to the tune of $5000-$8000 but does not fix the problem - will have to be done again in the future. Transmission slips between 40-60 miles per hour and loses acceleration. Dangerous behavior that can cause serious accidents and injury. Nissan is ignoring the problem and won't respond to complaints. Have extended warranty to 80,000 miles but of course the majority of owners experience this issue at 100,000 miles or 5-6 years.

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but it was making a noise. The contact had to fill the fuel tank to get the vehicle started. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the cotnact was informed that the intelligent power distribution module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact referenced recall 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 84,880.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled; there was no power steering or power brakes. The contact was able to drive home and to avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the ignition power distribution module needed to be replaced. The contact referenced recall 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) and was told that the recall did not take effect until December 2010. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.