Issue ID | 1051953 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10575691 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | PATHFINDER |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/09/13 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased in aug 2013. Sept 2013 at low speeds under 25 mph, the vehicle begins to shudder and looses acceleration. Nissan dealership could not find a problem. Oct 2013 my vehicle was back in for the same issue. This time nissan replaced the transmission. Nov 2013 back to the dealer for same issue, was told a software update was just released for a computer upgrade for the transmission. Problem still existed. Returned a 4th time in dec 2013 and was told i must have been spinning my wheels in the snow, no problems were found. In addition to the transmission problems, the roof started leaking and the water ran behind the dashboard. A gasket needed to be replaced, shortly after i began to have electronic issues with wipers, volume control for bluetooth, radio. Some type of module was replaced this took two return trips before a problems was found. Again within a month these electrical issues returned. On monday 3/24 the transmission once again failed as i was making a left turn from a stop. With this incident i was almost killed by a tractor trailer because i was stuck in the middle of the intersection and could not get the vehicle to move. Luckily the truck was able to swerve behind me a the last moment to avoid the collision. Restarting the car several times cleared the problem and was immediately took it back to my dealership. I explained everything that has been happening with my vehicle since purchased in aug 2013, 33 days of service so far and no resolution. I have also filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs, case # [xxx]. Nissan admitted there is a problem with the transmission but does not have a fix. At this time the vehicle is not safe to drive and the dealer has put me in a free loaner car until they have a resolution. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WESTAMPTON, NJ |
VIN pattern | 5N1AR2MM0DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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