While driving the vehicle temperature gauge pegged out at the high side and there was a burning metal smell. I was told by two different mechanics that the radiator failed and leaked into the transmission. The vehicle is beyond the extended warranty that Nissan gave and they never contacted me to let me know that there even was an extended warranty.

- Middletown, RI, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. While attempting to shift gears, the contact heard a rattling noise on the front passenger side and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a shop where it was diagnosed that the transmission sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

The transmission failed after radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. We became fully aware of the problem when my daughter could not start the car. She was at a park with her two young children and 50 miles from home. It was very distressing. The local Nissan dealer will charge over $4,000 plus taxes for the repairs. Most of this expense could have been avoided if we had been informed about the defect at an earlier time. ## VIN passed ## Nissan Pathfinder 2007 ##

- University Place, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 40 mph, the gear did not switch to a higher gear. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the radiator, and also flushed the transmission. The failure recurred three months later. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (North plainfield Nissan, 545 us 22, North plainfield, NJ 07060) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle could be traded in or repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Updated 10/05/17

- Plainfield, NJ, USA

I had noticed fluid leaking from under the front /right portion of my vehicle after I parked. I opened the hood and the reserve cap to the radiator had come loose. After letting my vehicle cool, I inspected both the reserve tank and radiator and noticed the fluid was now a milky/frothy substance. After some detective work, I learned that this is a common issue with Pathfinders from 2005- through 2010 that Nissan has ignored to fix. The transmission fluid cooler in the radiator assembly "fails" causing contamination to the internal transmission components, and damage to the internal transmission computer. There are no warning signs up to or just prior to the failures. After contacting Nissan and receiving a denial to fix our truck under a warranty, I am stuck with a vehicle with several "thousands of dollars" in repairs all due to Nissan ignoring a known defect and not issuing a recall on all vehicles in the "known" year bracket with these issues. I'm sure nothing will be done regarding this issue due to there not being a major loss of lives involved, I.e. takata airbags, but I find it is my duty to add my name to an already hefty list of other Nissan Pathfinder owners that have experienced this same problem.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

At around 91000 miles the transmission started sporadically staying in 2nd gear and would jerk at times when shifting.finally the transmission quit shifting at all out of 2nd gear. After investigation we found coolant had leaked into the transmission. Which caused a catastrophic breakdown.

- Talladega, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while the vehicle was operated, it experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's transmission and radiator fluid had mixed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 10/18/17 the consumer stated malfunctioning airbags.

- Zachary, LA, USA

Transmission issues like every other Nissan Pathfinder owner has reported.. same issue, radiator leaks into transmission with no warning what so ever. How in the world was this not a recall from Nissan & the NHTSA.. it's a safety hazard and fortunately in our situation we barely made it to our destination before the transmission failed... $ 6K later out of pocket with Nissan refusing to recognize any transmission or radiator issues outside of warranty.

- Greenville, SC, USA

We purchased a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder from carmax in pompano beach fl in 2012, during that time the car had 55,000 miles on it. We ask for the history of the vehicle and was told that everything was good with no issues, however a few years later I was driving and my car became inoperable with my 3 children in the car when I took it to the mechanic he expressed to me that this was a common issue with this particular vehicle and that there was even a lawsuit, but the company is not going to do anything. When I researched this information, it was discovered that these particular vehicles had an extended warrant on them up to 100,000 mile for a faulty radiator that leaks into the transmission ultimately destroying the transmission which was the case with us. We were out of a car for 2 months in a rental, maxed out the credit card up to 1,600 with a 4,000 dollar bill to repair the transmission. This was a tremendous financial hardship on the family. When I went to carmax and asked them why they did not disclose to us that there was an extended warranty, they had no real answer for me and stated that because the car was over 100,000 miles that they could not help me. I feel that carmax withheld information on this car and according to the state law it is required that they inform consumers of manufacture warranty on the vehicles. Since that time the car has had additional breakdown and we can no longer pay for a vehicle that is not working properly.E trapped in a vehicle that was a lemon form the beginning.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

Transmission of my Nissan Pathfinder 2007 failed. The radiator spilled the cooling liquid into the transmission, which then proceeded to cause irrepairable damage to the transmission. Transmission replaced with a rebuilt transmission

- Shapleigh, ME, USA

Radiator of my Nissan Pathfinder 2007 SE failed. The radiator rusted/rotted away and spilled radiator fluid into the transmission, which then caused serious problems to the transmission and needing both replaced with new hoses, clamps etc.

- Shapleigh, ME, USA

Lost motive power lots of shuddering and hard shifting.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

Transmission fluid is leaking into coolant.

- Arvada, CO, USA

I started having the problem with my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder on April 6, 2017 while I was driving home from work. It was shuddering and it wouldn't move when I stepped on the accelerator or put it in reverse. There were no warning signs before. I had it towed to my mechanic 45 min. Away. Later that day I learned that the radiator had broken and the water and gone into the transmission and destroyed the transmission. Someone told me that they had that same problem with their Nissan so I looked online and lo and behold...this was a big issue with Nissan. The Nissan dealer referred me to Consumer Affairs for Nissan. They told me that I would have to have it towed from my repair person down to the Nissan dealership to be evaluated. Consumer Affairs for Nissan agreed to have me pay $3,000 copay and they would pay the rest even though my car was 2 weeks past the warranty date and it was 13,000 miles over. I, as a consumer, was never notified that this was an issue with my car. If I had, I probably would have replaced the radiator at $800 instead of the transmission and radiator for $5700. I am still out $3,000 which is a huge amount and two tows for my vehicle.

- Roseville, CA, USA

The transmission cooler leaked coolant into the transmission causing the transmission to fail unexpectedly while driving down the highway at a speed of 40-45 mph

- Eldorado, AR, USA

At 80000 miles timing chain had to be replaced $2100 repair that Nissan was aware of being a common defect. My extended warrantee company did not cover because they said it was a pre - existing problem. At 82000 miles radiator transmission cooler leaked antifreeze into transmission causing failure to both. Another problem that Nissan was aware of and would not pay for a repair for over $6000 because they had no recall

- Howell, NJ, USA

Radiator failure with the transmission cooler, causing the failure of the transmission. Unit was in motion when failure occurred. When vehicle was shut down it would not longer start.

- Slidell, LA, USA

Like so many others that I have been reading about... these radaitor tanks are horrible they crack and somehow are leaking coolant into the transmission causing further issues... now I am upwards of 1000 dollars in repair cost.... it causes the 10amp at ECU fuse to blow everytime the car is started

- Milford Center, OH, USA

Now on our 2nd radiator/transmission issue with our Nissan Pathfinder, the original repair was under warranty, but now experiencing same issues again. With both instances the car was being driven when issues occurred. Fortunately, the location to the repair shop is close. Our Pathfinder is currently in a repair shop under going diagnostics.

- Greenville, SC, USA

I purchased a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder about 6 months ago. The vehicle has 139,000 miles. The transmission has begun slipping, and I took it to a transmission repair place, and they told me it would be at least $3500 minimum. They said coolant from the radiator has leaked into the transmission destroying the transmission.

- Lakewood, CO, USA