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.
1.9
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,050 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge malfunctioned. The gauge displayed incorrect readings on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated continuously. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the digital display for the fuel tank read zero when fuel was in the vehicle the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 136,599.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gage indicator displayed that the fuel tank had a quarter tank of fuel after the tank was refueled. Additionally, the service engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.
Vehicle is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Vehicle demonstrates and experiences the symptoms described in NHTSA campaign number 10V075000. Fuel gauge displays 1/4-tank of fuel present when this information is not correct. Took same vehicle to local Nissan dealer. Asked about this specific recall, and my vehicles valid membership in the NHTSA recall group. Dealer's service department ran a VIN check in "the database" and advised me the recall does not apply to my vehicle, even though it demonstrates exact symptoms described in NHTSA recall. I believe this Nissan dealer is confusing the Nissan "voluntary warranty extension" program described as, "fuel sending unit program" with NHTSA campaign number 10V075000 - the latter not a voluntary but government-ordered recall. In April, 2014, I was driving this vehicle with three young children through the I-64 tunnel under where the atlantic ocean meets the james river in Norfolk, Virginia. Our vehicle almost ran out of fuel in the undersea tunnel as I was relying upon the fuel gauge's report of just over 1/4-tank of fuel, when it was in fact, nearly empty. Thankfully, we were able to clear the tunnel and make it to a nearby gas station, where based upon the amount of fuel the vehicle took, we were running "on fumes" and could have run out of gas - thereby blocking traffic inside the tunnel. Component(s): Fuel system, gasoline.
- Fredericksburg, VA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated the service engine light illuminated and the fuel level gauge displayed inaccurate fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sending unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 33,000. Updated 03/21/14 updated 03/28/2014
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, she noticed that the fuel gauge warning indicator was illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the fuel lever senor would need to be replaced. There the contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The car stalled in oncoming traffic more than once. Nissan dealership says it needs a new transmission, radiator, catalytic converters, cam sensors and fuel system. It has been nothing but trouble since we purchased it and it dangerous to drive.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed with having a fuel level sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The automatic transmission stopped working. Car has to be driven in 3rd gear. Putting car in drive results in engine revving but not changing gears from 3rd to 4th gear. This will cost me close to $3000 to have the transmission rebuilt.
Under body vibration reported in January with less than 100K miles. Told it was due to the crack in my back bumper. Then 2 days ago, drove the car back to Nissan dealership at 112K miles where they told me my radiator cracked which lead to fluid going into the transmission - a widely known Nissan problem. Will have to replace transmission $5500 + radiator $700 because they are ruined. Fuel sensory gauge stuck also and will have to replace - also a widely known Nissan problem.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect fuel level and the vehicle ran out of fuel. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that the fuel sending unit failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 129,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge displayed empty although the fuel tank was full. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank sending unit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
I filled my tank of gas, but the gas gauge still read empty with the fuel light on. My service engine light also came on. From that point on I could never keep track of my gas. It's either full or empty. Sometimes it gets stuck between half tank & quarter tank. I cannot keep track of my miles traveled because once it reaches half tank the fuel light goes on & the meter starts blinking.
Fuel level sensor malfunction, gas gauge shows inaccurate amount of gas in tank. Cannot pass deq test until fixed. Appears to be ongoing issue with this make & model of vehicle. There needs to be an extension on the recall, very expensive too fix. Problem #2 severe transmission vibration at 50-70 mph, cannot operate in overdrive without having transmission causing severe jerking of vehicle. Very scary noise especially with little kids in car. There is a service bulletin on this issue and it needs to be moved to a full recall. Very dangerous!
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that after refueling, the fuel level gauge failed to properly display the correct fuel level. The low fuel level warning light illuminated even when the fuel tank was completely filled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 180,000.
2006 Nissan Pathfinder 103K miles. We noticed vehicle would shudder upon acceleration at approximately 40 mph and again at 50 mph. Also at times the engine would rev up like it couldn't shift to the next gear. If we slowed down to 50 and re-accelerated to 55 mph, the shuddering became a severe vibration. We took it to an independent mechanic since we had recently a bad experience with our local Nissan dealer in fixing another problem (timing chain). The mechanic dropped the transmission pan and found the radiator was leaking coolant into the transmission fluid. Mechanic stated we were very lucky to have caught this right away as it could have caused a lot of other problems too lengthy to mention here. Mechanic replaced radiator and did a tranny flush but I'm not sure our problems are over. Now the fuel gauge registers empty after I have just filled up with fuel, the service engine light came on, and now I am totally stressed out driving anywhere, and especially in traffic.
The fuel sensor went, the gas gauge dropped down to E and the gas warning light went on, which in turn set the check engine light on. When it first started it would work one day and then maybe not the next, as of October 2012, it does not work at all. I travel with 3 children, highway driving, daily. This is ridiculous and when I spoke to Nissan, it apparently has been recalled but for only certain VIN #'s, none of which is mine. This makes no sense. I cannot afford to fix it and knowing it is an obvious problem I have a hard time not making Nissan responsible for it. If it was a fluke and it was just my vehicle, then yes I should be responsible to pay for it or deal with it but not when its apparent there is an issue. I try to mathematically figure out my mileage but some times that doesn't always work out and I have run out of gas with my children in the vehicle. Please look into this, thank you.
Service engine soon light came on while driving recently. I researched possibilities on cause and discovered via the internet this was typical of this make/model/year and that the fuel level sensor and sending unit had issues. Nissan info on recalls indicates that about 74,000 vehicles of this type/year had that problem and were being recalled. I took it to the gresham, or Nissan dealer on Oct 17, 2012 and after a check up was advised mine wasn't part of the recall. That will be $451 to replace. I declined and appealed with Nissan - case #[xxx]. [xxx], at Nissan, 1800-647-7261 X [xxx] says Nissan can't help me. Oct 29, 2012 very convenient on their part and frustrating on my part! can you help? thank you. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while refueling, she noticed that the fuel gauge would not display the accurate fuel level. The vehicle was later taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel sending unit failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The failure mileage was 87,200 and the current mileage 94,000.
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