I was stranded in a parking lot because my car would not start. After having it towed to the dealership, I find out it is the "intermix" between the radiator and the transmission. I never received any information about this from Nissan, but now understand it was a known and frequent failure - by design. Essentially, after 90,000 mile, the car is worthless because of this issue. After paying $5,000 for the repair, I drove off the lot only to have my fuel pump fail. Literally, I drove off the lot and the engine began misfiring. Unbelievable.

- Denver, CO, USA

My Nissan Pathfinder 2005 stall and wont acclerate I put a new engine 3500 a new gas pump350 a vale body 2000 now they want put another part 1600

- Garden City, KS, USA

I took my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder into the shop because it was having trouble shifting gears at highway speeds. I later learned the bad news that the hoses in the radiator have failed causing coolant to cross contaminate and mix with transmission fluid producing a toxic sludge that ruins the radiator as well as the transmission. I was told that $4,000 later I would need a new radiator, new transmission and new hoses. The service technician also told me that this problem is very common in 05-06 Pathfinders. After going home a quick google search revealed that tens of thousands of cars have actually dealth with this problem and there was a lawsuit brought against Nissan for these problems. Unfortunately I never knew of such a lawsuit and now that I have the very problem it's too late to do anything about it. That type of service by companies for selling faulty products to their consumers is really too sad.

- Camas, WA, USA

I needed to change all sensors because check engine light and the dvd and slip light stayed on.now it will not start all the time and if it does it will die in the middle of traffic.it had to be towed to dealer.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

At 96635 miles my oil light was coming on when the car was not in motion. Nissan told me my car needs to have its timing chain replaced which btw supposed to last life of engine. I've read Nissan knew about defective parts and was not honorable in doing a recall. Whats the point of switching from timing belt to timing chain if I need to change it at the same approximate mileage. Its costing me $3000 to get it fixed.

- Linden, NJ, USA

Car died on me this morning! mechanic said transmission as well as radiator. Plus coolant and tranny fluid leaked into each other. Something that looks like lawsuits and many others have complained on. Dealership wont fix it!

- Belgrade, MT, USA

Contamination of transmission fluid on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Color of coolant is purple and cloudy in overflow and radiator. Transmission has started shuttering between 35 - 45 mph. Symptoms began at 130K miles.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

I purchased a used 2005 with apprx 134,000 miles. I returned the vehicle the following Monday for a cracked radiator. The radiator was replaced. The vehicle continued to have shifting issues. 3 weeks later it was given a diagnosis from a certified Nissan service shop as "needing transmission replaces as a result of coolant leaking into the transmission from crack radiator" I was estimated over $7000 worth of repairs because of the radiator cracking and leaking coolant.

- Linn Creek, MO, USA

I take my car in to nissian regularly and take very good care of it and doesn't have that many miles on in for how long I have owned it. I have been the only owner. Just had it serviced in febuary, all was perfect. It started making a awful when I G noise when you step on the gas pedal, turns out the timing chain is out and there has been a recall for some nissian cars for this not all. I called nissian Corp and they said since I have no warranty they were not going to help, even though you guys have issued a safety warning (ndtb07-042). There also is a class action lawsuit against nissian for this same problem. It should be a recall for all nissian. Cars/trucks.

- Tampa, FL, USA

ECM replaced under recall. Radiator/transmission replaced @ 96K miles under "extended warranty." Transmission replaced 2nd time 1 year later. Transmission hoses replaced twice (during same time period). Now - 103K miles - check engine light came on: Vias solenoid valve, bank 2 catalytic converter, & oil pressure sensor switch all need replaced (possibly related to ECM relay issue)

- Tampa, FL, USA

Oil pressure dropped while driving due to timing chain tensioners and guide failure. If complete failure had accured, motor could have blown or locked up causing accident.

- Lexington, SC, USA

Radiator cracked and contaminated the transmission fluid. I had to replace the defective radiator and flush/refill the transmission fluid.

- Byron Center, MI, USA

On 12/11/2015 at approximately 6:00 pm, I was driving down a city street when my vehicle's engine shut off as I was driving at approximately 35 miles per hour. The brakes locked and I had to force the gear stick into park in the far left turning lane and nearly ran through a red light. I tried to start the vehicle and the engine stalled for about 40 seconds before re-starting. After I got the vehicle started, the "vdc off" and "slip" lights came on. The warning lights are still one and the engine has been skipping. This is the 3rd time in the past 2 weeks that I have been driving and the vehicle has just shut off. The other two shutoffs happened on highways while driving at night and approximately 60 miles per hour.

- Rembert, SC, USA

The radiator cooling system leaked into my transmission and caused it to stop working so I need to replace it at a cost of $5400 for transmission and radiator is $1000. I was in motion when I first felt a trimmer every now and then for about 3 weeks then it got worst at any speed or surface and places. Nissan will not help me on this because it has 120497 miles on it. I explained to Nissan if they had sent out notice about this I would have gotten my car fixed before now. I can not get anyone to help me on this. I have read on the internet that I am not alone on this situation. Can anyone help. I have bought several new Nissan but I will buy no more and I really loved my Pathfinder.

- North Dinwiddie, VA, USA

Coolant and transmission fluid mixed and caused the car to shake and not accelerate. This was a recall item and by the time it happened at 79K miles the dealer would only cover half. I had to pay $2500 for a repair that they new was defected. I was driving on a major highway and the car stalled and I had to put flashers on to keep cars from hitting me. This is a safety issue for anyone who still owns this truck. I now have another $750 bill to repair the fuel sending unit that went out after recall mileage expired. They know it's a problem and should fix it when it happens.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

There is a leak in my radiator which as gone into my transmission rendering it inoperable. Mechanics recommend to replace the entire transmission due to this massive design flaw Nissan has been well aware of for years....updated 12/03/15 I've spoken with my Nissan dealer as well as the dealer that looked over the car when I purchased it and both said it's a massive problem and customers have no way of knowing if or when it could occur, and therefore no way of preventing it. I understand the North Carolina consumer council filed a petition back in 2012 and that the complaint volume has been tremendous on this issue. I hope the NHTSA comes to the conclusion that this part should have been recalled. I have no family vehicle now and cannot afford to pay $7500 for a new transmission, that had no issues at all until the defective radiator got a hole. Thank you

- Danville, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converters needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired several times, however the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

- Indian Harbour Beach, FL, USA

This is the same as another complaint (# 10777718) filed through this site on 9/25. I took my truck in because of the service engine check light and the tech reported catalytic converter, heater hose vacuum & valve, power steering hose, and tire gps. We have taken the truck in for the 3rd winter season and now they are saying it cost $725 dollars to repair the issue. For 3 years we have taken it in and they flushed the system, replace a sensor, and now this" also the catalytic converter costing $1380 and power steering hose at $305. I noticed 4 recalls that we were never contacted about with the engine, and we have taken the truck in numerous times for these issues and they never mentioned the recalls. Our issue with the catalytic converter is exactly the same as the above mentioned issue filed in September. We also purchased an extended warranty, and none of this is covered. I wonder who else is having the same issue with the catalytic converter"

- Laurel, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving at a low speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The engine's rpms increased and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Sylva, NC, USA

After receiving a complimentary multi-point inspection from the local Nissan dealership, my wife told me that on the way home that the transmission seemed to not want to shift properly. Went to check transmission fluid and found that the dipstick is locked into place. Did some quick research to find out how to check fluid level and then found out about issue with Nissan Pathfinders radiators having a problem with leaking coolant into the transmission cooling system. Checked radiator and found frothing foam on the inside of the pressure cap indicating that the radiator had failed. Contacted dealership and asked them why the section of the inspection for the cooling system and transmission system were checked as "ok". did not receive an answer. Also, we were never notified by Nissan about the issue with radiator in our Nissan. The vehicle is currently parked since the dealership said it would cost up to $3000 dollars in repairs under the agreement reached. I do not understand why this was not a recall. This situation could of caused a catastrophic failure of the transmission at speed while driving or catastrophic failure of the engine because of lack of cooling causing the engine to seize up at speed while driving.

- Rockbridge Baths, VA, USA