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Good Luck.
thanks
They said they would watch it.
I forced the issue by:
1- calling a local trans repair company- Pat Barrett Transmissions- who I use and trust. They told me that 2005's have a problem and to replace the trans and radiator. also told me that trans under warranty, but not radiator.
2- called Nissan North Amer. Started process of trying to get warranty repair. called dealer who supported my efforts. Wound up splitting reduced labor charge with dealer--$450 for me and had radiator and trans replaced a week ago. Would have preferred not paying anything--but better than $5K-7K for repair.
Still looking into separate trans cooler installation. Called Pat Barrett Trans. They told me that the best cooler installed-Trucool Heet Sink- would be $225. Will do it, 'cause I'm keeping vehicle.
Don't settle. Push dealer and Nissan NA. Replace both. Have them flush trans thoroughly. Check all hoses for contamination. G ood Luck.
How long did the dealer keep the vehicle to change out the tranny/radiator?
Very cooperative dealer (Hackensack Nissan, NJ) and shop I use, Pat Barrett Transmissions was very helpful in pointing out what I should do to get problem resolved. You should be covered by warranties. Make sure. Leave no stone unturned.Contact the dealer and Nissan North America. When the job is done make sure they also flush and /or replace all hoses including the small overflow hose (from radiator to tank.
Pat Barrett Transmissions (here in Westwood, NJ) also reversed hoses from Trans cooler on car to bypass the radiator. They told me to ride on the HWY in cold weather and asked me to see vehicle feels like it's downshifting from fifth to fourth and if tach runs high (2500+). So far so good; but if this becomes a problem, they will just reverse hoses. These guys are great. They not only are trans experts , but do all types of other repairs and totally honest. When I picked up my car and asked for the bill, they said,"The keys are in the car. let us know what happens." Can't ask for better. Good luck.
So, now, here I am driving along and vibration, vibration, vibration when Im going about 50-55mph and about 1500rpms to 2. I thought the same as I seen as others on here, that I was driving over gravel in the middle of the paved road! I notice it tremendously now, its getting worse. I downshift into 4, take it out of overdrive and it doesnt seem to do it that much. This week I planned on taking to York, Pa Nissan for a check up but now Im nervous! Im a female on top on that so of course they will think I dont know a thing. I have a father who knows whats up and he advised me but still! What is the warranty talk going on here? I dont think I have an extended warranty. But is there warranty on parts i dont know about? Is Nissan bailing out of responsibility here? this is terrible two major issues on a vehicle. Oh, and also, my ABS light and slip light are always on cause of a fuse that cost $400 to fix. Nissan said no worries but it wont pass inspection w/ them on. I have to go into the far country to get it inspected. Im not paying that much for a simple fuse. Its nuts!
What should I do? Im going to call Nissan tomorrow but I cant pay 5K for a new tranny! Thats obsurd, might as well trade the piece of crap in for another Nissan crapper.
Thanks all!
Alison
So, I called Nissan Nth America. They may assist in cost since my vehicle ALSO had the fuel pump problem and has been replaced.
So I called National Highway Safety Administration to ask why no recalls were put out on the Fuel Pump problem OR the transmission problem. They said do a complaint online at www.safecar.gov.
THEN I called Lemon Law, Fed Trade Commission in DC. They opened a complaint for me...that number is 1-877-382-4357. Also, there is infon online about Lemon Law and other things for consumers.
MY POINT IS..we need to be calling Highway safety and complain that this is a common problem for BOTH FUEL PUMP AND TRANSMISSION. Fed Trade Commission should do something about it because of the same issue amongst MANY MANY 2005 PATHFINDERS. If there is enough people complaining, they have to do something
SO, CALL NISSAN HEADQUARTERS, COMPLAINT LINE.
1800-NISSAN1
THEN CALL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMIN
888-327-4236
and WEBSITE COMPLAINT www.safecar.gov
THEN CALL FED TRADE COMMISSION
1-877-382-4357
RECALLS ARE NEEDED HERE! THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE!!!!
EVERYONE - PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLAINT AT WWW.SAFECAR.GOV IF YOU ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. It is probably the only chance we have (outside of a class action lawsuit being filed against Nissan)
As many of you know who read the forum, I had my radiator and trans replaced by NIssan for $450 labor (split dealer labor cost to Nissan). My local trans place, Pat Barrett Transmission, circumvented the radiator with the on-board trans cooler by reversing the hoses. So far so good. Keep complaining. Call your local radio and TV stations -- especially the "Help Me" reporters. Good Luck.
I also was told by York, Pa Nissan that I too have to pay for a diagnostic check. I said Y!!! They acted like well duh lady because the only way to know is through diagnostic.
Bull!! I just had one run on it through a smal garage near my home. Nothing came back. I spoke to a place I used to take my car to in VA, tuneups and they are awesome people. Anyway, they said well, its an internal leak, you wont see anyting happen until ur transmission grinds and by then its too late, metal on metal. Coolant drys out the trans parts and destroys it.
GREAT!! Just GREAT!!! This is garbage! Im so ticked off.
Anyway, my point, its a given to these Nissan dealerships what is wrong but they want to play us all out and get every penny because they know theyll potentially lose money.
Im calling North America again tomorrow to ask them to pay for the diagnostic.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE COMPLAIN AND CALL FED TRADE COMMISION IN DC. Theyll open an investigation. Trade = Fair trade regulations in the United States. These vehicles are DEFECTIVE they are NOT what we thought we were buying, a reliable vehicle. This is not natural wear and tear.
Thanks!
If this fixes our problem I will post a message. I hope all of those that have had radiators and transmission replaced actually needed it. This is the only nissan i have owned and it will be the last.
Let us know as well if it does not work.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
My shop just replaced the fuel sensor so my gas gauge reads correctly and the check engine light is no longer kicking on.
My airbag light recently went on now and I found a recall for the airbag sensor which is located behind the grill. The recall applies to northern states which use road salt. The salt gets into the sensor and corrodes the contacts.
My tire pressure sensor light is still on and was fixed with a piece of black electrical tape on the gauge cluster. I give.
Still no heat on the bottom half of my leather seats. No clue what's wrong.
The cold air blowing at idle might've been just slightly low coolant. I filled it above the upper mark on the overflow bottle and it seems to be working better.
E-mails to Nissan regarding the tranny and fuel sensor issues had been unanswered ( big surprise). I plan on keeping the vehicle for a while and hopefully no other problems develop. In the meantime I'll be looking for a more problem free vehicle or at least one that has acceptable customer service and stands behind their products. I will not buy another Nissan. Thanks to those who helped out with their information.
Hmmm, not quite sure if I believe that. I have 109,000 miles on the 05 Pathfinder SE. 2WD. bought in Hawaii, Tony Nissan.
They did flush it. that was it, I did not replace my tires and I seem to not notice the dreaded vibration now. Im just not convinced it was my tires.
I can tell you that I threw the biggest stink with Nissan NA when I called because I thought it was the tranny problem. What got North America ears perked was that when I called the local dealership, they told me that YES, they are AWARE of the tranny probs...so North America seemed interested in knowing what that meant.
Anyway, I was saved, for now! I feel for the rest of you! I would keep pressing.
BUT my sensor lights are a mess, ABS and SLIP stays on and I did have my fuel pump redone at 50,000 which is bogus.
I dont get it, how Nissan cant do a defective part recall. I would lawsuit.
Can you provide any contact info with people at Nissan who agreed to replace the radiator and tranny and split the cost of labor? I'm taking my 05 Pathfinder into the dealer on Friday and want to prepare for pushback.
Call Nissan North America and explain to them (BEFORE TAKING YOUR CAR IN) the problem you are having, tell them you see online many complaints and open a case with them.
They should assign you a regional caseworker to take care of it..make sure they do that.
Also, when you called your local dealership, did you ask them how familiar they are with this problem??? Thats a way to get the service dept to talk to you, that yes, they do see a lot of 05s in there w/ that prob. Thats how I got Nth Americas attention because the local dealership told me, oh yeah, weve been seeing that, youll need the radiator changed at the least.
Good Luck!
Have to replace Radiator and Transmission. Fluid leaking from Radiator to Transmission. Nissan will not acknowledge that this is a defect. at 73k miles I should not be replacing the transmission and radiator because of a defect in the pathfinder equipment. Called Nissan, opened a complaint and the investigator states they refuse to help out at all. If this were a case of just a transmission gone bad, I could see, however this is a defect in the pathfinder equipment. CLEARLY. Who has over $5k to pay spur of the moment.
I am doing the following as well........
CALL NISSAN HEADQUARTERS, COMPLAINT LINE.
1800-NISSAN1
THEN CALL HIGHWAY SAFETY ADMIN
888-327-4236
and WEBSITE COMPLAINT www.safecar.gov
THEN CALL FED TRADE COMMISSION
1-877-382-4357
RECALLS ARE NEEDED HERE! THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE!!!!
2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER HAS PROBLEMS WITH ANTIFREEZE LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF SOME DESIGN FLAW. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS OCCURRING WITH THIS SAME PARTICULAR MODEL. THE TRANSMISSION STARTS TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND THEN WILL START SLIPPING. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONE THAT HAS DIAGNOSED IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN, BUT HAVE REFUSED TO ISSUE A TSB OR RECALL. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS DEFECT AND IS COSTING PEOPLE 5 TO 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIX. MY 2005 NISSAN PATHFINDER IS AT THE DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS THIS COSTLY PROBLEM. NISSAN SHOULD CONSIDER THE PROBLEMS THAT TOYOTA IS HAVING RIGHT NOW AND ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT.
DEALER QUOTE TO REPAIR $5500!!!!!!!!!!
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
transmission with NO WARNING signs until it's too late.
Logged complaints with nissan consumer dept, they refuse to assist financially.
Logged complaints on safercar.net as well as the bbb.com
EVERYONE THAT HAS THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO LOG COMPLAINTS. NISSAN NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS DEFECT.
really serious and costly issues need to be loud i guess....
Do you mind my asking what the milage is?
I'm fighing their refusal to assist as well.... Hope they come through.
Thanks!
transmission. Other symptoms are hesitations and kicking while the gears are shifting, and excellerating but not moving.
My car is in the shop as we speak having the transmission replaced, they replaced the radiator and flushed the trani twice, but it was too late. As a side note, its hard to get a rebuilt trani because the major components are so badly damaged they can't save them. Cost is roughly $5300 when all is said and done.
I would recommend taking it to a shop, referencing this issue and having it tested,
maybe you can get away with just the radiator replacement.
How many miles do you have?