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5N1AR18W06C••••••2006 Nissan PATHFINDER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2006 Nissan PATHFINDER build (30 vs 17).
30on this build
715on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 20Engine And Engine Cooling 9Engine 4Fuel System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemDec 2024
See attached document for complaint
Power TrainAug 2018
There is a system design flaw with the 05-10 nissan trucks; pathfinder, frontier, xterra. The radiator houses both coolant and transmission fluid. When the radiator fails, it leads to coolant and transmission fluid mixing; resulting in catastrophic failure and premature…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2018
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…
EngineApr 2018
Coolant leaks into transmission. This ruined the transmission and should be recalled
Electrical SystemApr 2016
I have had the coolant problem fixed. Then I have had to replace all the u-joints. I have had to buy new gas caps to get my check engine light to go off. Now there is a terrible leak and a noise that is so bad. I took it into a local shop and it is the timing chain. This car has…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5N1AR18W06C628572 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.