| Issue ID | 1258543 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10836213 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/02/16 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 nissan pathfinder. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle timing chain tensioning system problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving, she heard a strange rattle and hissing noise coming from the engine area underneath the hood. The consumer had her local repair shop investigate. The technician stated without taking the motor apart, it appeared the motor was failing. The consumer started investigating the issue and discovered pathfinder's from 2005-2015 had problems with timing chain, guides and shoes. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | LITTLE FALLS, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18W06CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LYNNES NISSAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 973-743-3000 |
| Dealer's city | BLOOMFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 07003 |