| Issue ID | 1332196 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10924351 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/11/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan pathfinder. While driving 50 mph and merging into the slow lane, the vehicle aggressively lunged forward. The vehicle shook vigorously and the check engine and check oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was engine sludge. The transmission and radiator failed due to the external cooler failure. The radiator, transmission, and external cooler all needed to be replaced with aftermarket parts, according to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 134000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U27CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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