2006 Nissan Pathfinder power train problems
450 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 12, 2024
“Transmission oil cooler line in radiator broke causing coolant and transmission oil to mix and car is not driveable and needs $3,000 repairs”
filed Sep 14, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 6 | 13% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 8 | 11% |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 12 | 12% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 17 | 13% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 9 | 17% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 11 | 14% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 34 | 18% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 76 | 24% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 214 | 37% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 370 | 42% |
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.