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Michael of Goodlettsville, TN November 8, 2009

I bought a Nissan Pathfinder 2005 with 69k miles. Within a week my tranny was slipping and shuddering. The dealer split a transmission flush but wouldn't take the vehicle back. 3 weeks later it is out completely. I have noticed that this problem, radiator leaking into the transmission has happened to so many people it is really sad. I am out 3500 for a rebuilt that still isn't working. Nissan refused to help me. If I had the money to spend I would have bought something newer. Nissan should stand behind their product and the obvious production/engineering mistake they have made. 05 Frontiers have the same problem as well. I will never buy a Nissan again and since I live 10 minutes from their headquarters I plan to cause them as many problems as I possibly can.

Rob of Sandy, UT November 4, 2009

We purchased our new Nissan Pathfinder in 06. Just after our warrenty expired, our fuel sensor went out. Nissan wanted 450 to fix it. My mechanic fixed it for around 300. A web search on this problem showed many other Nissan owners have also experianced this problem.

Carolyn of Warner Robins, GA October 21, 2009

My 2006 Nissan Pathfinder has had problems for the last 8mths ranging from -Fuel sending unit, computer going bad, Catalytic converter, now the most recent is Timing Chain. My truck has 76,000 miles on it and I don't understand why would a time and chain go bad on a 2006?

Jennifer of Hendersonville, TN October 15, 2009

We bought a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE on July 3rd. One month later the check engine came on and the car wouldn't start. When the tow truck came it started right up and the dealership said there was no history of the check engine light. Not long later it came pack on and was the EVAP code. Mid october the car shut down while I was driving it. Three days and two mechanics later they said there are two problems. One is the EVAP code that is the excate probelm that Nissan released the bulletin for. The other is the IPDM is bad.

As if this isn't bad enough there is a national recall on this part. Multiple dealerships confirmed that they have this part ordered for several people and don't know when it's going to come in. This is a widespread problem that is very dangerous when it stops while you are driving and now I don't even know when I'll have a car again.

Robert of Middletown, NJ October 13, 2009

This is against Nissian. Have a 2005 Pathfinder and the Fuel sending device was replaced 357. This is a known problem that could cause the vehile to shut down while driving. This should be covered under a recall.

Abdullah of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 6, 2009

I have a Nissan pathfinder 2007, there is a problem with the car electricty and every 5000 KM I take it to the dealer for maintenance, I have told them about the problem many times and untile now is is not fixed. The problem with the electricity makes the front windows open by it self. This will lead to steel the car at any time.

susan of Jacksonville, NC October 3, 2009

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has the paint blistering off it, Williamson Nissan in Jacksonville NC and Wilmington Nissan say it is not their problem. I have never had a car have the paint blister off it until I bought a Nissan.

Walter of Bristol, TN September 29, 2009

I think a recall should be incorporated on the fuel sending unit in this vehicle.The unit just suddenly went crazy on the dash and sometimes sent some information about how much fuel was left,distance till empty,etc.Now it doesn't show anything!I was told it was a common problem,so how are you supposed to know anything about your fuel? Of course you can have it fixed for 4 or 5 hundred dollars! I call for a recall!!!!

Veronica of Coraopolis, PA August 21, 2009

2003 Nissan Pathfinder service engine light came on. Auto service center(not a Nissan service center, previous experiences poor) informed me that the catalytic converter needed replaced. Mechanic advised me that this part is under warranty by LAW. Vehicle has less then 66,000 miles and was only 6 years old.

Went to Nissan and was advised that it wasn't the catalytic converter. The hangers needed replaced and would cost 1200.00. I inquired about how the hangers could set the service engine light to come on. I was told that this needed done and it the engine light still was on bring it back. So I went to another mechanic, a third independent party. I made no mention of my previous mechanic reports.

After inspection, the third mechanic reported that the diagnostic test showed that the catalytic converter needed replaced. I asked about the hangers and the mechanic drew me a picture and explained that this would not make the engine light come on. I called West Hills Nissan. They would not even consider or discuss the issue.

So I called Nissan Consumer affairs and was given a complaint number and that was that. The vehicle needs a converter and will not pass inspection without one. Cost of failed inspection, cost of taking vehicle to independent mechanics. Unable to use vehicle because won't pass inspection. I was advised that this part is under warranty by law. I guess Nissan doesn't have to abide by the law.

Kristen of Nashville, TN August 20, 2009

I have been a loyal NIssan customer for almost 15 years. Most recently, I purchased a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE for 36,000. I've been driving it for almost three years and it has 47,000 miles. In April, I paid 450 for the 45,000 mile checkup, which is supposed to keep the car running smoothly. It did not.

In early July, my fuel gauge went nuts and the engine light came on. I was told the fuel sensor needed replacing. Cost: 400. Less than 1 week later, the engine light came on again. Diagnosis: Evaporator vent control valve and canister needed replacing. Cost: 400. That was fixed on Monday.

Today is Thursday. While I was driving home this afternoon, the engine light came on AGAIN. That is the third time in less than 6 weeks. I am furious. Just e-mailed Nissan Customer Service, but I doubt they'll do anything for me. Doesn't look like they've done anything for anyone else. My Nissan Service Tech told me that the second problem was the "most common issue I see in Nissan trucks." Judging from this website, the gas gauge problem isn't unique either. So dissappointed in my car.

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