2005 Nissan pathfinder transmission out again after only 9k miles, what would you do?

[wtfent]

So my ride has 89,000 miles now, I bought it used at 12,000 miles for $26,000 at 80,000 miles the transmission went out and Nissan was quick to cover the $6,000 cost, now on Monday my car broke down again and guess what today they told me they are putting a whole brand new transmission in it AGAIN.

What would cause this? If I have a brand new transmission doesn't it sound like an issue with the car?

I'm seriously afraid to drive this car now, I have a bad feeling at around 100,000 miles all hell is going to break loose. What if this happens again in 30,000 miles and they are not so kind to cover the cost this time?

What a piece of crap car.

By any chance is the transmission failing because of coolant leaking from your radiator into it? Seems this is a huge problem with Pathfinders.

Get it fixed then sell it.

[JFK]

do research online, see if this is a consistent problem with the car. There maybe some remedies available to you

[wtfent]

Originally Posted by evildick

By any chance is the transmission failing because of coolant leaking from your radiator into it? Seems this is a huge problem with Pathfinders.

Get it fixed then sell it.

That was the first problem this time it had something to do with the system valve I believe.

[MetaMan]

id probably kick myself in the balls and realize i deserve it for buying a Jap car while i live in the USA you cheap fuck.

i have no sympathy for anyone in north america who buys an asian manufactured product when there is a local product available.

YOU = OWNED

[DidierE]

Originally Posted by MetaMan

id probably kick myself in the balls and realize i deserve it for buying a Jap car while i live in the USA you cheap fuck.

i have no sympathy for anyone in north america who buys an asian manufactured product when there is a local product available.

YOU = OWNED

Actually Nissan is 44.3 percent owned by Renault and the two companies have been partners since 1999. They share parts and engines so Nissan is not 100% Jap anymore, it's now both a Jap and a French car

Too bad because the old Jap Nissans were pretty good! Their engines almost never broke.

[TurboAngel]

I hate to say this but my thought is sell it.

[Stallion]

Originally Posted by MetaMan

id probably kick myself in the balls and realize i deserve it for buying a Jap car while i live in the USA you cheap fuck.

i have no sympathy for anyone in north america who buys an asian manufactured product when there is a local product available.

YOU = OWNED

You do realize that Nissan has 3 production plants in the US and they make about 550,000 cars in the US each year? Even US owned companies get parts from oversea's so your logic is flawed..

[96ukssob]

Originally Posted by MetaMan

id probably kick myself in the balls and realize i deserve it for buying a Jap car while i live in the USA you cheap fuck.

i have no sympathy for anyone in north america who buys an asian manufactured product when there is a local product available.

YOU = OWNED

most "USA" cars are not made in America, they only add the door knob and steering wheel and say "buy American." Most of the cars "produced" here are comprised of Mexico, South American, Chinese and other countries parts.

When I was in high school, a friend of mine her dad worked for GM and would have to fly back and forth at least twice a week to Mexico to visit one of their largest plants to make sure they were not fucking up. no wonder why "American made" is such shit.

I saw something on one of those auto shows a few years ago that the ONLY car 100% made in America is...

























drum roll...















































the Honda Civic

i'm trying to find a link for proof, but i know it was on autoweek sometime...

[woj]

Originally Posted by TurboAngel

I hate to say this but my thought is sell it.

yea, I would get rid of it too...

[wtfent]

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/dir...ew/.f177b6c/70


anothervictim
Aug 16, 2009 (7:42 am)
I have just discovered that I have the radiator leakage problem on my 2005 nissan pathfinder. Just wondering what steps I should take with this issue as my warranty is out.



Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [esks]
Jul 31, 2009 (9:23 pm)
Same problem here !! I was told to replace enrtire tranny and radiator, looking at 5-7K !!!! Need to get enough people complaining to Nissan about this, so they can do something about it as I believe their radiatord were faulty, what else would breakdown the wall between the tranny fluid and coolant?


ANOTHER O5 Path WITH FLUID IN TRANNY !!
Jul 31, 2009 (9:10 pm)

HELLO ALL!!
I guess i have the same issue as some of you with radiator fluid in transmission. Just found this out because of this page. ThX !!! Had issues with my 05 this past weekend, took in for diagnostic at nissan. Before I called for my results next morning my boss happen to log onto here and was able to tell me about these discussions going on. I then called Nissan and was told " you have tranny issues and there not good". I said "why cause there is fluid in my tranny"? Tech responded "how u know" LOL

BUT..Now I have an issue as my warranty has expired and Im getting NO help from my initial conversations with Nissan Corporation , although I'm awaiting a supposed "goodwill" review, but know its all BS. With this not really being wear in tear I dont feel Im responsible. As seen on here Im not the only one dealing with nissan's faulty parts but what can be done without having warranty any longer?????? Has anyone heard anything as far as a possible re-call??? any advice help, appreciate it !! and Let's get Nissan to pay !!!




You can add me to this list too.....
Jul 16, 2009 (11:50 am)
My 2005 Pathfinder started to shudder at 40-45 MPH and Monday gave me an error code P1706 which is the PNP switch. 2 days later, it won't start because the computer thinks it's in gear. Now the mechanic tells me that the radiator has ruptured intot he transmission. He told me that there's a lot of this type problem with the Nissan products. I called Nissan Copr Affairs and complained but was told they will not assist in any of the repair cost.

I've had at least one Nissan in my driveway for the past 25 years. Never again if this is the treatment from a loyal customer.




radiator leaking into tranny
Jul 15, 2009 (7:02 pm)
From what I see just on this site alone, this has happened to way too many people.. Can you say class action? Sign me up!


Re: radiator leaking into tranny / aftermarket tranny cooler [lunker2323]
Jun 18, 2009 (8:39 pm)
My 05 pathfinder had been slipping when lifting my foot off the gas to turn. We took it in and it took literally 2 days for them to find the hole in my radiator that leaked liquid into my transmission. They said the transmission was brown when they flushed it and continued to be brown. So they flushed it again. At this point they had no idea about the hole. Well I googled the problem to see if it was something everyone was experiencing and I found this forum. They charged us $300.00 for the radiator and as far as the transmission goes they want to charge between $2-4k depending on if we use new or used parts. I am so pissed. Called the dealer they said they hadn't heard about this before. I told them about this site they said these sites could be exaggerated. Yeah ok! So after only 70k miles I am basically putting a brand new car together. Never again will I buy a Nissan. I will tell everyone I know not to buy Nissan. They wont help me I wont help them. This car needs to be re-called!!!!!! Please let me know, anyone if there are any other options that I might have! Thanks.


Re: 2005 Pathfinder, same transmission issue [boonissan]
Jun 03, 2009 (8:08 am)
I just had the tranny and replaced under warranty (50,000 miles) for the fluid leak onto the tranny. With the new radiator and tranny, do I need to worry about this again?
Also, I occasionally tow a light boat for maybe 40 miles round trip - I know to turn the O/D off - do you need an axillary cooler with this vehicle?

[wtfent]

2005 Pathfinder, same transmission issue
May 30, 2009 (8:06 am)
You can add yet another to the long list of Pathfinder owners who have a radiator leaking into the transmission. My tranny started to shudder at higher speeds on the highway, and occaisionally I would lose 1st gear, I'd have to rev up the engine until I reached about 20 mph, then it would work ok. (Just hated to hit a red light) Brought it in to the dealer, "the warning light isn't on now, so we think it is a solinoid, keep your eye on it." It kept happening, brought it back again and they tell me the great news of radiator leaking in transmission, so need to replace radiator, flush it very well, may have to replace all hoses as they are now contaminated, (I guess oil weakens and breaks down rubber over time), flush the transmission 2-3 times, and they said there is no guarantee that I won't have to replace the transmission also. Total cost for all - $7,000 - $8,000. Nissan won't come to the table, I'm only 4 years in on this vehicle but have 80,000 miles on it. I will never purchase another Nissan. This should have been a recall, but I guess it would to massive of a hit to the Nissan Corp.



Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [fthevision]
May 21, 2009 (1:41 pm)

Add me too this list...
Got a 2005 Pathfinder (Canada), Started to feel a vibration at certain speeds and rev (clearly to do with shifting), so took it in for an inspection (which I had to pay for), and said I think there is a transmission problem getting worse, but was told this is normal... Just watch how you use overdrive (stupid comment and idea from the senior technician). Two weeks later I took it back again and said no this is a problem so what is it? again told it is normal for these cars. Well 4 weeks after the second visit to the dealer I went to the airport then got home and I looked under the car, sure enough liquid on the floor. Looking in the radiator & header tank and pink scum every where (not in the engine - dip stick though). Had it towed in to a different dealer (not going back to the first one after their help?!), and was told the radiator had leaked into the transmission but also the transmission had gone into the radiator. Third Pathfinder they had seen do this. I Called Nissan Canada and they said tough over warranty? With this Pathfinder I have also had two u-joints replaced and cam shaft tightner belt done and now this and only 100,000km?s on the clock. This was my 3rd Nissan, I am now done with NISSAN cars. Mazda here I come.



Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [dansc]
Apr 18, 2009 (8:23 pm)
Well add me to your list we have just been told by a Nissan dealer in TN. that we have a crack in the radiator and it went into the transmission. To make a long story short we need a new radiator and transmission to cost us 5000.00. Nissan needs to do a recall and suck up the costs! This is crazy.


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [medusan]
Apr 14, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Sorry to hear about your Pathfinder. I was Not covered under warranty because I was at 92,000 miles. I believe that this problem is just starting to occur to most Pathfinder owners. It seems the radiators are breaking down at or near 80,000. I would fight with Nissan about having yours covered. The problems probably started before your warranty was up and since there was no way of knowing that there was a problem until it was to late you might be able to get it covered. Tell them that this is a problems that is starting to occur to a lot of 2005 Pathfinder owners. Good luck.


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [esks]
Apr 13, 2009 (7:29 pm)
we have just had this occur with our 2005 Pathfinder. I was wondering how you managed to get the transmission replaced under warranty. Ours has just hit 61000 miles, was yours under the 60000 mile warranty limit ?

Shame our Nissan Main Dealer did not know about this - they just spent $1400 on changing the rad and fluid, then found out the reverse did not work - they contacted the Nissan Central Tech Specialist who told them it needed a new transmission - another $4000 - interestingly we also had the fuel gauge sender unit replaced which i noticed is another common problem on 05's !

Would really like to see if we can get the transmission done under warranty - anything you can provide to help us out will be greatly appreciated.

Should something like this not be covered under a recall ?


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [buynamericnnow]
Apr 10, 2009 (7:10 pm)
To add another statistic to your wife's case, I too had an identical problem. The only symptom was a subtle shuddering sound at 40 & at 60 MPH. My 05 Pathfinder had only 65000 miles my dealer confirmed that the radiator had leaked coolant into the transmission. My choices were $5400 to replace radiator and transmission, or $1000 to replace radiator and flush transmission, with no guarantee that the transmission would last very long. My dealer made promises to help out, but the help was weak, at best. After a painful, weeklong round of voice mail messages with a Nissan North America "Regional Specialist", whom I was never able to speak directly with, the verdict came back "NO" to any financial help. The best they would do is a extended warranty service plan if I purchased a new Nissan.
Needless to say, after owning 4 Nissans, I have moved on. I traded the Pathfinder at a $6000 loss, and would find it difficult to ever buy another!



Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [xtierra]
Mar 18, 2009 (10:27 am)

How did you hear that there was a problem with a batch of radiators installed on 2005 models? I would love to get this information to see if I can pursue any kind of refund from Nissan. I'm replacing my transmission and radiator for a cost of $3,700 on my 2005 Pathfinder for fluid leaking from the radiator into the transmission. Rusted the wrong thing. No warning signs this was even happening until it was to late.


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [buynamericnnow]
Mar 18, 2009 (10:21 am)
I'm with you! Thought Nissans were supposed to last! I have a 2005 Pathfinder, 93,000. Currently in the shop. Just found out that radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. Since it was internal there were no warning signs that anything was wrong. Transmission rusted out. Now I am replacing the transmission and radiator at a cost of $3,7000.


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [Tarped]
Mar 16, 2009 (12:31 pm)
I just got my quote back from Nissan for $4,500.00 for a new tranny + tax and labor of course. 3 months ago I had the radiator replaced for around $1,000.00. It is the '05 Pathfinder with just over 104,000 on it. So much for thinking that I would get 200K out of it without any problems. It was making the same studdering and shifting vibrations prior to replacing the radiator that others have described in here to the T. We also had the tranny flushed and all fluids replaced. Nissan dealer recommended another round of cleansing if we noticed it again.


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [esks]
Jan 25, 2009 (6:56 pm)
thanks for posting your problem... this will help other owners check their tranny fluid all the time to avoid going thorugh that problem.... dealer should have re-funded all of your money since its a problem with a batch of radiators that where installed on the 2005 models.... you might want to write a letter to nissan and see what they say... remember .. they are not going to offer any re-fund untill they get a certified notarized letter that will cause them to want to avoid any legal matters in court....



Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [esks]
Dec 19, 2008 (8:19 pm)
This also just happened to my 2005 Pathfinder with 50k mi. I'm having the transmission rebuilt and radiator replaced for almost $3000. Dealer said not under warrenty and wanted $6-8K to replace transmission. Icalled Nissan USA and after making me wait 2 days, they said I was SOL. Earlier this year I had to have the fuel sensor in the gas tank replaced too. Total piece of crap. My first and last Nissan.


Re: Radiator leaking into Transmission [esks]
Dec 01, 2008 (12:07 am)
same thing happened, supposedly changed transmission, but now 25K miles later at a small local shop in Los angeles, california, tranny shifts are into 2nd into 1st, some times get stuck in 3rd/ 4th gear..

also when i restart, it shifts normal for a day or 2...

i had the IDPM controller changed right after this, nothing but trouble, warranyts out,
$700, caused the car not to start or stall after 5 mins

i ihave over 112k miles.. bullshit..


Oct 20, 2008 (4:04 pm)

Have a 2005 automatic pathfinder,97000Klm it seemed to be missing at about 80KPH or chugging when shifting into 4th gear. I just went to dealer and found out that the radiator is leaking into my transmission causing the trany to slip and I will have to replace rad and flush trany with Nissan J Matic fluid (no other type will work- very expensive) possibly up to 3 times Bill C$2000+. Has anyone else run into this problem and is there any other solutions less costly. Is there any possibility that once fixed the trany could be damaged and I will then have to spend additional $$ to replace?
Thanks

[TurboAngel]

Originally Posted by woj

yea, I would get rid of it too...

Are we bad for that? LOL

[wtfent]

All that is just from one website. I smell a class action lawsuit. I'm just lucky I got mine fixed for free.

[wtfent]

Originally Posted by woj

yea, I would get rid of it too...

I paid almost $30,000 for this at the end of 2005, car is only worth like $8K now but its looking like that's what I'll have to do. I'm getting a Honda next time for sure.

[borked]

So, the car is only worth $8k and Nissan are footing the $6k repair bill again (because it happened so quickly after the first?)

In any case, get it fixed at Nissan's expense and sell it on. Or in a year or two, you'll lose the whole $8k, since it won't be economically viable to repair it.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by wtfent

All that is just from one website. I smell a class action lawsuit. I'm just lucky I got mine fixed for free.

Armed with all that knowledge, should help you. I know it helped me when I was having a problem with my Dodge Magnum, the dealership couldnt say much, when I forwarded the reports and it showed the same problem I had.

[Porn Grounds]

isn't there like a warranty on the tranny/car due to a malfunction with the way the car was built? I'm sure if there is a known problem you won't have to foot the bill for it....get it fixed fast then trade it in.

[Machete_]

I have seen a lot of those tranmission problems in Sweden (they were hardly sold here in denmark) and every single one of them was due to the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission

I'm Glad my Landcruisers dont have those problems

[Deesnuts]

sucks man sell it

[okny]

Had 2 of them, the first one the engine gave out at 60k the second is only 2 years old and had more problems with it then anything else.

[VeriSexy]

Get it repaired.. then sell

[justsexxx]

Yeah get a Honda CRV. They rock

[wtfent]

Bump for a shitty ride.

[wtfent]

Originally Posted by VeriSexy

Get it repaired.. then sell

I just hope when I sell it the person that buys it is a dick cause if I sell it to some nice family or something the guilt will never go away.

[Manowar]

yeah there are some serious faults on that, have nissan take a look, it's not normal and its definitely not you causing it

nissans aren't great on reliability, next time go with a honda or toyota for flawless running

[L-Pink]

The key word so far in this thread is Renault .....


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[famous]

Originally Posted by MetaMan

id probably kick myself in the balls and realize i deserve it for buying a Jap car while i live in the USA you cheap fuck.

i have no sympathy for anyone in north america who buys an asian manufactured product when there is a local product available.

YOU = OWNED

so what do i do with my Shelby GT 500 Mustang Cobra that the transmission went out on at 1000 miles? For a car that was 50k plus for? I also own a Toyota that has over 50k miles on it that has never had anything but oil changes. Lets all be honest US cars are no better then imports, and imo they are worse.

[L-Pink]

2002 Chevy 2500 diesel with 118,000 miles. Oil and filter changes, set of front disc brakes, new tires. Runs great and 20% of the time is towing something.


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