| Issue ID | 1216869 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10761734 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 18/08/15 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed a shudder when the car shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear but seem to drive normal otherwise. I contacted nissan service department and scheduled the first available appointment, which took exactly 1 week from date first symptom. On the morning of my appointment, my car would not shift gears at all once i got on the highway, causing very dangerous situation for both myself and other drivers. I was able to coast my car to the dealership where i was later informed from the service department that a faulty radiator leaked fluid and contaminated the transmission fluid, resulting in a failed transmission. Repair costs would be $5230, but the manager would agree to do it for $4165. I was told at the dealership they were aware of faulty radiator in the 2005-06 models but were unaware other models had the same issue. I had already researched the problem, to find that numerous complaints had been filed regarding 2005-2010 pathfinder, xterras, and frontier and nissan had settled a class action law suit by offering an extended warranty for the radiator assembly. Since i was barely outside of the extended warranty, i contacted nissan consumer affairs to inquire about assistance with goodwill repair since the transmission failure was the result of a manufacturing defect. I was informed by the regional specialist she would need a week to review the case. One week to the date, she returned my call inquiring if i would be willing to pay the copay listed in the extended warranty and i informed her yes. She then inquired if i would be interested in a possible vpp discount on a 2015 nissan automobile. I informed her i was interested in all options in order to make the best choice for my situation. She asked for two more days to review case and returned my call two days later to tell me nissan was unable to provide any type of assistance to me in my repairs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON, WV |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18B28CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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