2006 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the "overheated" warning indicator illuminated while driving approximately 25 mph. The following day, the vehicle failed start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator failed and caused…”
filed Jun 21, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. When the vehicle was taken to the alhambra nissan dealer in alhambra, ca for a routine oil change, the contact was also advised to have a transmission oil change. The technician performed an oil change on the transmission and the transmission failed…”
filed Jul 19, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.