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.
As the weather had not been too cold before Christmas, it was not until we left for family Christmas visit in a cold spell that we realized that there was no heat in the car. The only way to get heat was to have the car on AC and that has killed my fuel efficiency. Now, I am finding out that there could be a big potential problem with the transmission that is causing this and it could lead to major bucks to fix - NOT FUN!
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As the weather had not been too cold before Christmas, it was not until we left for family Christmas visit in a cold spell that we realized that there was no heat in the car. The only way to get heat was to have the car on AC and that has killed my fuel efficiency. Now, I am finding out that there could be a big potential problem with the transmission that is causing this and it could lead to major bucks to fix - NOT FUN!
- crickert62, Forest, VA, US