1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
99,293 miles

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problem #93

Mar 012017

Pathfinder

  • 92,000 miles
Transmission fluid is leaking into coolant.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #92

Dec 042014

Pathfinder

  • 145,000 miles
The transmission cooler leaked coolant into the transmission causing the transmission to fail unexpectedly while driving down the highway at a speed of 40-45 mph

- Eldorado, AR, USA

problem #91

Jan 072017

Pathfinder

  • 80,000 miles
At 80000 miles timing chain had to be replaced $2100 repair that Nissan was aware of being a common defect. My extended warrantee company did not cover because they said it was a pre - existing problem. At 82000 miles radiator transmission cooler leaked antifreeze into transmission causing failure to both. Another problem that Nissan was aware of and would not pay for a repair for over $6000 because they had no recall

- Howell, NJ, USA

problem #90

Oct 292016

Pathfinder

  • 118,000 miles
Now on our 2nd radiator/transmission issue with our Nissan Pathfinder, the original repair was under warranty, but now experiencing same issues again. With both instances the car was being driven when issues occurred. Fortunately, the location to the repair shop is close. Our Pathfinder is currently in a repair shop under going diagnostics.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #89

Dec 282016

Pathfinder

  • 150,000 miles
Car started to shudder when driving, heater would get cold when car was sitting, vibrations when driving. Garage said radiator cracked and leaked fluid into transmission fluid and destroyed engine.

- Albany, OR, USA

problem #88

Nov 022016

Pathfinder

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving 50 mph and merging into the slow lane, the vehicle aggressively lunged forward. The vehicle shook vigorously and the check engine and check oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was engine sludge. The transmission and radiator failed due to the external cooler failure. The radiator, transmission, and external cooler all needed to be replaced with aftermarket parts, according to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #87

Oct 242016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Truck was jerking a couple of weeks ago then went to direct fix.com, which said to look for contamination in the coolant reservoir. So I replaced the radiator, flush the transmission, replace transmitter and filled oem transfluid. Ran good for two weeks and tran's just went bank. Irec

- Newark, NJ, USA

problem #86

Oct 072016

Pathfinder

  • miles
My Pathfinder taking antifreeze inside of transmission fluid turning it to look like pepto bismol also my engine is taking in anti freeze also. There are recalls on this problem with their vehicles note my truck still run but it over heats tranny works too I've parked it for couple years now I haven't driven it to the point where it don't work.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #85

Oct 092016

Pathfinder

  • 117,687 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. While parked, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was coolant leaking into the transmission, which caused transmission fluid and coolant to mix. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,687.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #84

Sep 012010

Pathfinder

  • 98,000 miles
Radiator recall for trans lines leaking into radiator contaminating coolant. And now the timing chain tensioner is causing a loud knock in the engine from the timing chain.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #83

Aug 082016

Pathfinder

  • 152,380 miles
Enjoying our Pathfinder one afternoon and went to pass a car and it would not kick inot passing gear. When we stopped I could smell that it was hot, but could not find a leak. After letting it cool, I checked the coolant level and found that grey froth in the radiator. A quick check on the internet lead me to me worst fear. I am still in the process of flushing radiator and getting quotes. Local aamco guy said that transmission is doomed, and they see a lot of these. $4,000 - 4500 to rebuild. So much money for such an easy repair had I known before the radiator gave up. No more Nissan for this family!

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #82

Aug 172016

Pathfinder

  • 160,000 miles
Vehicle lost power, will not transmit power to the wheels, appears to be a highly complaint among all owners. Transmission has failed in a heavy traffic area. Fuel level sender is no longer working.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #81

Jul 132016

Pathfinder

  • 107,000 miles
I was told by the dealership there was a bad timing chain - called Nissan and they said they would not financially assist with the repair. There appears to be a civil lawsuit regarding this issue.

- Va Beach, VA, USA

problem #80

Jul 012016

Pathfinder

  • miles
Radiator coolant is leaking into transmision, which could result in catastrophic engine failure

- Wynnewood, PA, USA

problem #79

Jun 022016

Pathfinder

  • 110,000 miles
I was driving when my Nissan Pathfinder 2007 out right when I got in the middle of in intersection my car just didn't want to go I was pressing on the gas and it would go it then it would start going again but wouldn't go faster then 20mph then again it would stop N wouldnt move I took it to a shop to get it checked out they told me my radiator failed and cause liquid to go into my tramission which cause that to fail...so I called Nissan about the recall I read about fail radiator and tramission they told me they couldn't help

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #78

May 072013

Pathfinder

  • miles
This complaint is about the past recall on the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, the transmission fluid mixing with the radiator. Due to a hole, crack in the engine. Had this to happen to me. Cost very high. This happen with car in motion on city streets.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #77

Apr 012016

Pathfinder

  • 78,000 miles
Defective drive chains, as described in a Nissan technical service bulliten. These were about to break and destroy the engine.

- Tonasket, WA, USA

problem #76

Nov 162015

Pathfinder

  • 80,000 miles
Timing chain tension system failed at 80,000 miles.

- Nutley, NJ, USA

problem #75

Feb 162016

Pathfinder

  • miles
"takata recall" out of the clear blue I was driving my 2007 Pathfinder and the airbag light came on, I took it to the dealership immediately that day and it passed per service manager louis castillo at baker jackson Nissan in houston Texas, 2 days later the light came back on and once again I went to the dealer ship and was told that the sensors and other parts needed to be replaced the cost is $1500. I called Nissan Corp and they are refusing to taking responsibility even though they stated all 2007 Pathfinders in other states would be given a 10 year warranty. My truck was also affected with the radiator flulid mixing with the transmission fluid, during the years of 2010-2012 I constantly took my truck to baker jackson Nissan and the service manager then larry just topped off my truck himself and never made a record of it. He kept assuring me that he was saving me money. My transmission failed but because of the mileage in 2012 Nissan was able to deny fixing my transmission via the class action lawsuit. I ended up spending $4800 for a new transmission. In 2010 Nissan convinced me to replace my train for $1600, I never knew it was a recall until today. Another caveat to this mess is that baker jackson changed their computer system and has no record of me replacing my train. I have a bank statement to prove it if necessary.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #74

Feb 152016

Pathfinder

  • 82,000 miles
Timing chain failure at 80,000 miles which should not happen

- Crown Point, IN, USA

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