CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Pathfinder appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.
According to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.
1.5
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
111,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the service engine warning light flashed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was inspected where it was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V517000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 218,000.
First time- transmission failed- new one installed under extended warranty- has gone bad again last week- they tell me the coolant is leaking into the transmission and has ruined it, the gas tank needs replacing, new radiator, new catalytic converter, new U-joints for the second time. My extended warranty has expired- they are telling me that I need $8000 worth of repairs to fix the problems. That is more than the vehicle is worth with 155,000 miles on it!!! please help.
Letter from congressman dent on behalf of constituent re problems with 2005 Nissan Pathfinder the consumer stated radiator fluid leaked into the transmission fluid and caused both to fail. Also, about a year ago, the catalytic converter failed.
- Center Valley, PA, USA
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