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Coolant Leaked Into Transmission
2005 Nissan Pathfinder (Page 10 of 22)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.
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.
9.2
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,910
- Average Mileage:
- 102,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 425 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace transmission & radiator (290 reports)
- not sure (55 reports)
- replace transmission & flush the radiator (27 reports)
- replace radiator (14 reports)
- repair transmission and add an external oil cooler (13 reports)
- rebuild transmission (12 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
- Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Lawsuit - Class Action reagrding radiator defect that causes transmission failure.
- Nissan Cracked Radiator And Transmission Problems - A description of how a cracked radiator can cause the transmission to fail and actions you can take.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Well my pathfinder was working great and I never had any problem with it then one day I'm driving it to work and it just stop I kept accelerating and it wouldn't move. A friend of mine came and looked at it and told me on the spot you radiator busted and filled your transmission with coolant and that destroyed your transmission and destroy it did. My friend to told me funny thing is that could have been prevented by installing an external cooling which he would have done for 100 bucks if only had Nissan let me know that the 2005 pathfinders had this issue. Oh well i feel cheated and I swore in my life I will have a nissan car again or Acura for that matter nor anyone in my family. This one I'm stuck with but once guaranteed that the mechanic gave it's about to expire I'm selling it and I'm definitely not buying Nissan Again! Ever!
- Jorge T., Miami, FL, US