Noises During Shifting Problems of Nissan Pathfinder

Good day. Since the 1st day of purchasing this vehicle I was experiencing issues with transmission like hesitation, jerking / shuddering / shaking and abnormal whining noise while driving at low speeds. I was not aware about Nissan's major cvt issues until recently. Vehicle's braking is affected because of this abnormal transmission's operation as the vehicle does not immediately stop as needed or requested instead often slipping occurs when downshifting to lower gears. Nissan service center was visited once about a year ago or less. I was told that the software for transmission was somehow missing on the vehicle, without explaining how can a vehicle be manufactured without transmission software. After installing the software, the dealership was unable to pin point what is the problem with my vehicle. I was charged about $140 without being provided a clear diagnose, but was told that most likely the car needs a new transmission. Control valve body was replaced since then, however vehicle drives the same exact way. Please, advise how can get assistance from.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated after shifting into reverse the a loud noise was heard and the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000. Jft.

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My Nissan Pathfinder was not heating/ defrosting. . . Also, there was excessive noise when the truck was shifting gears. I brought it into my mechanic who told me coolant was leaking into the transmission, and the transmission and radiator would need to be replaced at a cost of approximately $4400.

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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied. The vehicle was difficult to shift into gears and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed due to water and anti-freeze entering the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,702.

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The car been great until on December 2013. I was driving back home from work and I notice the car at the time of shifting from first to second has having a hard shifting, then later I spend around 450 for the transmission service, the car was shifting better but not perfect, then on July this year. After having a short trip and turning off the engine and then on again to go to the next destination, the car at the time of finishing the starting the transmission kick a bad noise and even the car jumps, today I went to the dealer and explain my problems and show the kicking the service advisor told me I have the choice to pay 3000 to get a new transmission and radiator, they know we have the problems with this transmissions and they didn't call for a recall that's bad. I have only 96350 miles and still 4900 to pay for it. Nissan is not making good business in America, please help us.

I was driving my 96 Nissan Pathfinder straight on a 30mph road when I let off the accelrator and the rear end of the vehicle started to sway, shake and to rock back and forth as if the rear axle was twisting seperate from the vehicle. This motion of rocking a swaying then started every time I would step on or let off of the gas and when the vehicle would shift up or down a gear. I then started to hear a poping noise from the back of the vehicle as well when I would turn a corner. I have had this Pathfinder into the mechanic multipe times already with issues due to Nissans suspension problems. I would not recomend a Nissan product to anyone. I have already complained to Nissan and they will do nothing to protect their customers from their manufacturer defects. Where are the recalls for this issue? do not buy a Nissan!!.

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While driving up to speed at 55 mph the transmission started making a rumbling noise like if driving over rough pavement. When the transmission shifts to it over drive gear it starts rumbling. Radiator fluid is contaminating the automatic transmission.

Coolant leaking into transmission. Well-known Nissan issue. Vehicle started rumbling intermittently going between 4th and 5th gear around 40 and 60 mph. The rumbling will last between 2 and 5 seconds until the accelerator is depressed hard enough to force the vehicle to downshift which results in a loud banging noise and a jerk. Also noticed what looks like curdled milk all around the radiator cap. I have an appointment with the dealership, Nissan of saco, on 08/28/2012 and am almost certain they will try and get out of covering this under the "lifetime powertrain warranty".

I took my certified Pathfinder in for a faulty window switch and while it was there had them check the power train for a noise I was hearing every initial 1st to 2nd gear shift after start up. Dealer notified me that the transmission fluid was contaminated or incorrect fluid. I was then told I would have to cover the cost of replacing the fluid. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs, as not only is the vehicle covered by the Nissan certified pre-owned program, but I also bought their security plus warranty. The transmission service is not due for another 6,000 miles, and the fluid should not be contaminated or be the wrong color and have the viscosity of water, per the dealership service dept. They are not even advising a standard transmission service, they want to replace all the fluid, as what is currently in the system is unusable. Nissan cpo is denying my claim to have the transmission fixed, taking the stance that they do not warranty fluids. I am not asking them to warranty the fluid, standard maintenance is my responsibility. However there is an issues as to how/why the fluid got contaminated and is no longer usable, and needs to be flushed. Nissan does not want any part in addressing that issue, even though their cpo and security plus warranties are supposed to cover the engine and drive train. As it turns out there are several other having similar issues, apparently there is an issues in the radiator, which also has the transmissions cooler build into it, allowing coolant to seep into the transmission fluid. Knowing this Nissan is still taking the stance that they do not warranty fluids and is refusing to service the transmission. They are basically asking me to replace the fluid and hope it does not get contaminated again and hope no other issues arise from a transmission operating for who know how long with bad fluid that was the incorrect viscosity.

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder le 4x4. I purchased the car new. During the life of the car I often noticed the car downshifting for no apparent reason but it would go away and I forgot about it. About 6 months ago and about 113000 miles it got worse and started making noises and often it sounded like I had a flat tire. My mechanic inspected the car and thought it might be the transmission so he referred me to a transmission specialist who informed me after an inspection that water was in the trans and the transmission was shot. He said this was due to a faulty part or something that allowed water to get into the transmission from the radiator and that there might be trans fluid in the radiator or worse, in the engine. He seemed to think that if left this way the trans could seize up causing a great amount of damage to the engine and possibly the car going out of control due to this potential seizing up condition. Fortunately, there was no trans fluid in the radiator. I had it flushed and everything seems to be okay. Checking on line I have noticed numerous complaints for this year, make and model of Nissan regarding this exact issue. Almost $4000 later hopefully my problem has been solved. Nissan needs to step up and make restitution.

Radiator/transmission fluid mix the trans started shifting in and out of o/d at just over 40mph (vibrating) at about 99,000 miles. Took it to the shop and found the radiator busted and mixed with trans fluid. Had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed twice. At a cost of $1,058. 00 it worked fine until 103,000 miles. It just made a thump noise and the transmission started slipping so bad it barely got me home.

The automatic transmission failed on my car. After traveling from philadelphia to queens NY approaching a stop light I slowed down while doing so the SUV suddenly made a loud grinding noise and the engine reved very high however the output of the vehicle was only at a crawl. I imediately pulled over to the side of the road and shifted to park the loud grinding noise could be heard again only louder. This car was my first new purchase I routinely service it at the dealership, and now at 78,000 miles am found stranded in NY trying to replace the transmission. I have been researching the Pathfinder only to find that the whole transmission is susceptible to over heating which cause metal deterioration in the trans itself. Why haven't we heard of a recall yet! how long can this problem continue?.

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