| Issue ID | 1267000 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10840412 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 04/03/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hi there i recently bought this vehicle 2 days ago from muller toyota philipsburg nj it have 157500 miles. The time i bought i didn't know there was transmission problem and neither the dealer didn't told me. I payed 8000 dollar plus taxes on this vehicle. After two days i found out that radiator coolant is mixed in transmission and making drilling sounds i call the dealer he didn't give me any good response. I took the car to the meinke shop they said they will change the radiator and drain the coolant and transmission oil but they not sure if there is any internal damage done to transmission or not if this didn't fixes the problem i need to repair the transmission which will cost 2700 dollar were i am going to get that money i am poor guy and i cant afford that money if i know that i will never ever buy nissan this the biggest mistake of my life. I dont no what to do now. Please help i am totally screwed i almost spend 10000 dollars and i am still suffering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 157500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PISCATAWAY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18B68CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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