| Issue ID | 912608 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10452507 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/05/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission fluid was replaced and the vibration was corrected temporarily. The vehicle was taken back to the local transmission mechanic and a diagnostic was performed which located the failure as the radiator fluid leaking into the transmission. As a result, the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BATAVIA , IL |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18W85CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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