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1996 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Problems

12 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

12
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2003Dec 2002
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jul 2013

Your vehicle suddenly sways back and forth violently when driving over rough road spots, as if the steering wheel is being jerked side to side. The swaying stops briefly after braking but returns when you hit more rough spots or change speed. This dangerous instability requires professional diagnosis and repair to prevent loss of vehicle control.

NHTSA #: 10523182
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2011

MY AXLE FELL OFF MY CAR AND IF I DRIVE UP TO 45MPH I CAR WOBBLES AN ROCKS SIDE TO SIDE REALLY BAD. *KB

NHTSA #: 10425583
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2004

CLUTCH STICKING - SUV TOWED TO DEALER - CLUTCH FLUID REPLACED AS POSSIBLE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, A WEEK LATER CLUTCH STARTED STICKING AGAIN WHEN DEPRESSED - DROVE SUV TO DEALER - THEY KEPT OVERNIGHT AND SAID THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM - PICKED-UP SUV AT DEALER STARTED IT NEXT MORNING AND CLUTCH WAS STICKING AGAIN.

NHTSA #: 10056179
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2003

WHILE DRIVING SHE HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD ABOUT IT. PH

NHTSA #: 10004243
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2002

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATION PEDAL. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT NEVER HEARD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. TS

NHTSA #: 10001415
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2001

CONSUMER STATES ODOMETER WOULD ROLL, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A GARAGE AND WAS ADVISED IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE HAD ROLLED IT BACK, POSSIBLE ODOMETER FRAUD. *JB

NHTSA #: 561873
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2001

CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*JB

NHTSA #: 561873
mediumPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: Jul 2000

REAR AXLE DISCONNECTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 50 MPH. WHEEL WITH BRAKE SYSTEM AND AXLE WHICH CONTINUE ACROSS MEDIAN STRIP ONTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML

NHTSA #: 865626
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 1999

NOISE FROM FRONT END DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SEALS ON THE HUBS. MJS

NHTSA #: 545111
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 1998

SPIDER GEAR IN THE REAR DRIVE UNIT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

NHTSA #: 539359
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 1997

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE.

NHTSA #: 605152
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 1997

DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR.

NHTSA #: 602747

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