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I may end up in jail with the complaint that I filed with www.safecar.gov today.I guess it would be worth it if it would cause enough customers to complain and finally get Nissan to admit they are at fault and do something about this problem. Any suggestions?
I have in hand an invoice for that exact job (replacement of a radiator in a 2005 Pathfinder) it breaks down as follows:
Labor $250.00
Radiator $389.00
Antifreeze $24.99
Discounts $-66.40 (Parts + Labor)
Sub total: $597.59
Shop fees: $42.50
Sales tax: $60.81
Total cost: $700.90
I’d be happy to email you a copy for you to go show to your dealer.
My story summary:
Transmission failed Mar 2009, I saw this forum and went "Uh-oh"
Dealer replaced transmission under warranty (Under 60k miles)
3 months later the radiator leaked into the transmission and ate the new one!
Dealer replaced the transmission at their cost, but charged me for the radiator - Nisson wouldn't negotiate AT ALL with us.
The rig is still running but I plan on replacing it next year. We will never buy a Nissan again.
dansc if you could email me your quote, I would appreciate it. I am going to the dealership tomorrow prepared for all out war....Nissan will never get my money again!!
I have a call into the GM at the dealer where I purchased it but do not expect a call back. I intend to contact BBB, Hwy Safety Admin and Federal Trade Comm. In addition, there is a TV Consumer Advocate Reporter that lives in the neighborhood.
Perhaps a Class Action Lawsuit will do the trick - ANY LAWYERS OUT THERE WILLING TO TAKE THIS ON?
THEY ARE AFRAID OF A RECALL IN LIGHT OF TOYOTA, CHEVY ETC. CALL YOUR CONGRESSMAN, RADIO AND TV STATIONS. GOOD LUCK
I have vibrations in the car on the highway, but I got underneath last summer and found my u-joint bearing really loose- and haven't had a chance to replace it but here is what is happening right now:
Driving - I get the rumble and shake in 2wd until I get up to the highway, then I switch it to auto (on the 2wd-4wd dial) and it takes care of the vibration while I am on the power. Once I let off the gas (on the highway) then I get the shakes until I power up again. When I get back off the highway I switch it back to 2wd. I have about 80k miles, and just agreed to buy out my lease. Hopefully it wasn't a mistake
I HAD thought it was the u-joint and bearing until now.
Like I said before I havent had a big suv, nor a 4wd, so am thinking these sounds and engine rev slightly higher are normal for this car/truck. How else can I check for this (hopefully potential, and not already) problem?
BTW- had the fuel sender unit replaced back around 55k miles. Bought the part myself intending to put it in, got the dealer to do it when I was in there for a diff problem for around $100.
Thanks-
I also downloaded the service manual for $8.99 from a site called tradebit. It looks to be the entire service manual in pdf format. Personally I dont like looking at pdf's but if it will save me $$ I'll get over it.
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef23f4d?mktcat=enabler&AID=1036410- 2&PID=3193543&kw=N&synpartner=edmunds&mktid=cj260233
This needs to be listed as a defect at Nissan. Tell the regional specialist you do not wish to speak with him any longer regarding your issue and that you want to talk to his manager. Tell them you will fax over your BBB compaint and several examples of this same issue off edmuds and the highway and safetly administration. Persevere!
Good Luck.
1. I tried applying the breaks all the way to the end to see if the car would release the shift and would allow for it to move to park.
2. Tried taking my seatbelt off and putting it back on to see if this would create a reaction.
3. Tried moving it to park position or seeing if it would move to Neutro or other but it wouldn't...It was stuck in Reverse.
Please help! I am afraid this will happen....The engine felt funny afterward...just the ease of the car as you are driving...just felt like holding back a little. I am really worry about this as I take my kids to school.
The guys said that perhaps I had applied to much strength to it...I wish they had been in the car with me to see how it all happened.
Please help!
I simply argued that regardless of what caused the transmission to fail, it failed and I was still under warranty and refused to pay for a new one. I did point out over and over that they did install a faulty radiator in the 05 pathfinders and they need to cover that as well. I hope it goes well for you.....I am now having problems with my fuel guage not working and have opened a new file as apparently they are not covering the 05 models in the recall. Ugghhh I am so done with Nissan, this is so disappointing!