2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
These records cover every 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
5 recalls name the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. Newest first.
Nissan IS recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti QX56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ecm) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ecm relay may allow silicon vapor to form and…
This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the ecm relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 6, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan IS recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501Zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between november 25, 2009 and may 14, 2010 as replacement parts for model year 2004 through 2010 titan, armada, and QX56, and model years 2005 through 2010 frontier…
If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan IS recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. the molded fuel tank shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank IS…
This could cause the vehicle to run out of gas and stall in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank with a new one that has a modified float arm. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before march 22, 2010. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan IS recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin…
This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. the recall began on january 26, 2009. owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. these owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Certain hopkins aftermarket trailer brake control connection harnesses sold for use on certain models of nissan vehicles which are listed above. the internal part numbers within hopkins are: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, and 1290376035. a wire may have been placed in an…
This harness would result in power from the trailer brake controller going to the towing vehicle dash light circuit rather than the trailer brakes. this result would be the lack of trailer braking when the towing vehicle brakes were applied. it would also result in the towing vehicles dash lights being activated when the vehicle brakes were applied. the failure of the application of the trailer brake could result in reduced ability to stop and contribute to a possible crash.
Hopkins will notify owners and replace the original harness with a revised harness free of charge. the recall began august 17, 2007. owners can contact hopkins at 800-835-0129.
I've ran out of gas twice my indicator the gas tank gauge does not show that the vehicle is empty it shows it's full and then I run out of gas on the side of the road almost get hit by cars trying to get to gas station to get more gas in the middle of traffic very dangerous have my daughter with me trying to push my vehicle out of the way so I don't get hit apparently it's a recall that says mine was done but it's not done because it's still having problems I am the third owner of mine so I think it was mislabeled as completed if that's the case then how do I know any of these recalls have been done properly
See attached document for complaint.
The contact stated that the company owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed a full tank, then suddenly displayed that the fuel was empty, improperly displaying the fuel level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the fuel level sensor was high causing the fuel pump to fail. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of transmission failure during the gear shifting. The contact stated that the gear shifter would remain in neutral. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,364.
I was hit on the drivers side, where the front drivers door stops and the back door begins. The other drivers was estimated at going 50-60 mph. My car spun and rolled over 360 degrees. None of the airbags deployed. The sheriff, ambulance, firefighters all told me to report it. The car was totaled at the scene so unfortunately no inspections were able to be made. There were not warning lights previous to the accident.
Transmission oil cooler line in radiator broke causing coolant and transmission oil to mix and car is not driveable and needs $3,000 repairs
Car shuts off In the middle of driving & also when simply parked. It starts jerking like it’s trying to catch up then it kills. It’s happened in front of traffic and busy roadways/intersections. It has happened more than once.
UNKNOWN. Every time I drive above 50 mph the car vibrates hard and it’s audible. It feels like the engine. I had it checked out by two mechanics but they couldn’t figure it out. I had my wheels balanced, bought new tires at the mechanic suggestion. That hasn’t helped. I’m not sure if this is safe to drive and it doesn’t make me feel safe. This has been going on for months. Please let me know if they’re similar complaints and what I should do about it. Thank you
.Transmission failed do to coolant in transmission. .got stuck in traffic and couldn’t go anywhere .this is a known problem with these vehicles .vehicle has been inspected by owner who is a mechanic .there were no warning signs
The transmission started slipping a little let for us when I start from the stop sign or from a dead stop when the engine IS cool and I 1ST stop it runs fine for the 1ST minute or 2 but then as I'm driving all of sudden it start slipping real bad if I'm in regular drive would you overdrive on which in 5TH gear cannot go on the highway after 55 miles an hour and just that slipping real bad unless I put it in 4TH gear by taking the overdrive off daniel ride okay for a while but it's soon as I go to a stop sign or I stopped the vehicle taking off it's slip so bad it almost IS not move at all once you get some moving and runs not too bad but the longer I drive it to where she gets until I shut it off cooled off and then it works again for a couple of minutes
Timming chain IS making a bad noise.
Transmission issue due to leak mixture or radiator fluids. Seems to be a common problem
Radiator fluid going into the transmission causing the tcm fail
The vehicle will not shift gears due to coolant in the transmission. this has essentially ruined the transmission due to the radiator failing and allowing coolant into the transmission via the transmission fluid coolant lines that run through the bottom of the radiator.
My timing chain on my pathfinder has been defective. It has always been noisy but a few weeks ago it really started getting loud while driving in motion around . I had to have it towed to a shop as teeth were falling off the 'chain' into the oil. They say it IS a known thing with 2005-2010 pathfinders .
To add to my previous complaint my transmission totally went out when I was driving to my moms friends house. I can't even drive it to get places I need to go.
I have a 2006 nissan pathfinder and I was driving to the doctor and there was a shudder. I didn't know exactly what it was until I did some research which explains there are a lot of problems with nissan transmissions in general. I can't afford to fix it due to being on a fixed income. I'm paying payments on it and also insurance which I can't even drive it. I need my vehicle to get places I need to get. I'm not sure what to do. I really believe nissan should recall transmissions and fix them.
The transmission IS shuttering, feels like it IS slipping at times. The coolant looks like creamy paste. The SUV wants to bounce or pull to the sides. Also at times it feels like the motor IS running high and the vehicle will move slow.
My car show the light on of the air bag passenger with or with out a passenger every time when the car IS on streeys or freeway or at home .
My transmission stopped with no warning
El vehiculo coje la reversa pero no el drive y no quiere arracar no la puedo usar ni mover hacia frente
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
TL* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart. additionally, the vehicle randomly revved up and accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle's dynamic control slip off, service engine soon, and washer fluid warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the crankshaft sensor and battery needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 37003562. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
The moment I purchased this vehicle it had check engine light and transmission problems and catalytic converters were bad. Would not pass inspection.
All 4 of my catalytic converters have had to be replaced (or need to be replaced - I've already replaced bank 1. Now bank 2 IS bad) in the past 12 months or so and now my radiator IS leaking into my transmission. I discovered there was a class-action lawsuit on the radiator/transmission issue, but I'm outside of the warranty period. with respect to the catalytic converters, I occasionally smell exhaust, but the check engine lights stay on. with the transmission, it started out as gear slipping, causing rough driving (which the dealership told me was the catalytic converter). Then, it started running slow out of first gear and hard shifting. I took it to a transmission place that pulled transmission codes and when they dropped the pan, the fluid looked like a milkshake. The rough driving/gears slipping didn't matter - it could be on the highway or in the city. I don't know the exact date in 2018 that I had the issue, but I've been dealing with this issue for a year.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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