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Robert of Levittown, NY January 21, 2010

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder new and paid cash for the vehicle. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. On 12/06/06 I brought the vehicle into Nissan Advantage with 9,997 miles on the front brakes because they were grinding and the front tires were balding. Upon inspection Nissan determined that the car left the factory not being aligned. Nissan covered under warrantee front pads, front rotors and replaced 4 tires. On 11/29/07 I brought vehicle to East Village Car care for annual inspection and it was found out that the front and rear brake pads had to be replaced. 347.65 (2nd time for front pads, 1st time for rear pads).

On 7/22/08 vehicle was brought to East Village Car Care due to a grinding noise in the brakes. I had to replace 2 front rotors, 2 front calipers and front disc pads 833.95. I was informed that the vehicle will need 4 new tires in order to pass inspection in December. (2nd time for front rotors, 1st time for front calipers and 3rd time for front pads. On 12/29/08 bought from House of Tires 4 new tires. 570.50. (3rd set of tires on vehicle in 3 years).

1/20/09 East Village Care Care replaced a new battery and 1 serpentine belt (407.07). 1/23/09 Vehicle was brought to Nissan Advantage to fix driver door handle that wouldn't open from the outside. Tech said cable was hanging and re-installed cable (162.12). 2/9/09 Vehicle was brought back to Nissan Advantage because handle stopped working again and rear brakes were grinding. Vehicle was in shop for 9 day. 2/18/09 vehicle needed a door actuator 298.50 and 1 rear brake caliper, 1 rear break pad an 1 rear rotor 692.52. Total 968.94 (2nd set of rear pads). The Bose System stopped ejecting CD's after 1 year. I was informed that this was not covered by the warrantee. I went on line and found other people that had the same problem but found out that fixing the CD player was about 1000. I bought my wife an Ipod instead.

June 2009 Gas gauge failed and shows empty all the time and DTE----. Mileage was just over 30K and out of warrantee. Engine light continuously stays on. Numerous other vehicles have the same problem but Nissan won't cover this even though the Exterra had the same problem and was recalled. January 2010 brought the vehicle in for an inspection. Vehicle needed front pads and rotors #317.00. (3rd time for front rotors and 4th time for fromt pads. Due to the engine light staying on the computer wouldn't pass the state inspection. So now I'll have to bite the bullet and spend 600 to replace the gas sensor. I have never had a vehicle that has had so many problem and cost so much money to maintain.

I spoke on 2/2/09 to Judy at Nissans maid office ext 47157 and again on 2/13/09 to Kristel ex 41578. I faxed them all my invoices but they refuse to reimburse me for any of the failures. Nissan shouldn't be allowed to sell products like this in the United States. Let them sell them in China where they don't care about peoples lives. The United States shouldn't allow a company to stay in business when they knowingly sell products that will break. I've already filed a complaint with NHTSA case #10280699

Gina of Orlando, FL January 20, 2010

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. I've encountered several problems. I first noticed a problem with the fuel gauge. Goes to "empty" when filling the tank and stays there for 50 miles or better. Found out that a sensor is the common problem with a 400-500 cost to fix? Next, for some odd reason, the heater blows cold air when stopped ( warm motor) ?

Most importantly, I've heard that the '05 radiators are very prone to corrosion/leakage causing coolant to mix with transmission fluid and ultimately ruining the trannies. It seems as though there's been alot of people experiencing this and Nissan won't handle it out of warranty. This is absurd considering the amount of problems. There is a strange light vibration from 30 mph on ( brand new tires, etc). Sounds like the beginning of a tranny problem caused by the reciprocal leakage of radiator fluid into tranny and tranny back.

Since this has been an ongoing problem with Nissans this should have been a recall, but somehow, Nissan is keeping it quiet. It's really a danger to driver and passengers if tranny quits while on the road. I contacted Nissan and because I am out of warranty they won't do anything about it.

Kimberley of South Easton, MA January 8, 2010

I own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder that cost me 32K and have had several issues since day one. The car has always started with extremely high acceleration. It also makes a noise when the gas pedal is pressed since day one. A week ago it began to periodically vibrate (like the noise/feeling when going over the bumps on the side of the lane on the highway that keep operators from falling asleep). The dealer claims it's all normal. Also last week the heat no longer worked properly. Just yesterday, I was told that my radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail. While it was at the dealer they also discovered that the timing chain is broken.

In addition to that my sticker failed b/c the emission vent near the gas tank needs to be replaced(272). To fix the transmission, radiator, timing chain and vent it would cost me 7000.00. The technician immediately suggested that I trade it in to defray the cost. Did I mention that one back window doesn't work and the 6 cd changer has also been broken. It just stopped working. I am not sure how many instances it takes for a company to recall a product, but I was shocked to find that so many other consumers are experiencing the same problems and Nissan is not standing behind their product.

I will never buy another Nissan! It's too bad b/c I like the look of most Nissan vehicles, but like they say, "Beauty is only skin deep!" After reading all of these complaints and hearing that my car can also just shut off while driving, I truly feel like I have been taken advatage of by Nissan. I have three children and do not feel safe driving them around in this vehicle. Now, I am pressed to buy a new car immediateley. I also have two family members that own Nissan Maxima's. After hearing about all of these issues and the fact that Nissan does not stand by their product I doubt very highly they will ever purchase a Nissan agian as well.

Kevin of Jacksonville, FL January 4, 2010

I have had nothing but issues with my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder since I purchased approx. 3 months ago - Nissan Consumer Affairs showed no interest in assisting me with my problem. My wife and two small children were placed in danger when the car cut off while driving due to a faulty IPDM. IPDM was replaced and cost me 407.

Natalie of Colorado Springs, CO December 29, 2009

I have a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. My heater was not staying warm. I brought it to Firestone and had them take a look. They said that the thermastat may need to be replaced. They replaced it, 180.00. A couple days later my service engine light came on and I was getting no heat. I again took it to Firestone. They said that the radiator needed to be replaced because it blew up. The liquid turned to gel. 1900.00. The next day, my car would not accelarate. I took it to Nissan. The transmission has to be replaced. My transmission is under warranty but the radiator is not. Since the radiator caused the problem Nissan will not honor their warranty. I have been calling customer service and have received absolutely no help. Nissan wants 5,000 to fix the transmission. This is rediculous.

Christopher of Lower Burrell, PA December 9, 2009

I own a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder with 98,000 miles. I am experiencing the same issue as the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder owners: the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and ruined both.

sarah of EAFB, AK December 1, 2009

my husband and I bought a nissan pathfinder 2 years ago. the breaks squeal so bad it's embarrassing. I called nissan to complain and they to me to take it to a dealership to have it looked at. of course nissan found nothing wrong with the brakes and charged me to look at it. my car is under warranty and they told me if the inspect a vehicle and find nothing wrong with it I'm going to be charged under warranty or not. I will never buy another nissan

Chad of Pleasant Grove, UT December 1, 2009

My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has had 2 apparently common issues. One is the fuel guage sensor which I had replaced for over 500. The second is the radiator fluid leaked into the tranmission and ruined both. I'm now into the problem 1500 and will likely need to replace the transmission.

Jim of San Rafael, CA November 20, 2009

2005 Nissan Pathfinder with 108,000 miles. November 2009 had front end noise dignosed as front differential falure. No research has turned up this problem on any other 2005 Pathfinder. This tyoe if failure makes no sense for a vehicle that has never been in an accident. I belive it is a manufacturer defect.

Philip of Rocky River, OH November 13, 2009

Just finished paying 550 for the fuel level sensor in my 2007 Nissan Pathfinder to be replaced! Just turned 50,000 miles and the fuel gauge would not read accurately. I see I'm not the only owner with this problem. I guess I can still look forward to the screws falling into the engine and destroying that next.

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