| Issue ID | 822426 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360657 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 21/06/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an engine flush when he was informed that the rear heating pipes were leaking abnormally. The dealer informed the contact that the pipes would need to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the repair of the vehicle and they advised the contact that they were unable to assist. The contact stated the pipes were leaking due to the design of the frame and could cause a crash by leaking fluids onto the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHERRY HILL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18W15CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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