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5N1AR18W86C••••••2006 Nissan PATHFINDER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Nissan PATHFINDER build (39 vs 17).
39on this build
715on the model
41builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 25Engine And Engine Cooling 8Electrical System 6Fuel System 5
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2019
Radiator failed causing leak of radiator fluid into transmission causing vehicle to be towed to auto shop. Vehicle was in motion on highway and then would all of the sudden no longer accelerate. Mechanics, (got 3 estimates) all said same thing; that this was a problem with these…
Electrical SystemApr 2018
The contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge was not working. Normally, the instrument panel would display how many miles remained until fuel was needed according to the fuel amount. Ever since the failure…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2015
Radiator leaks to the transmission and fume like white milky coming out of the radiator when we open it and the same stuff found inside the transmission. License mechanic was consulted and he found that radiator was leaking to the transmission which damage both radiator and the…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2015
I purchased my 2006 nissan pathfinder in 2013 with 109k miles on it. I loved it for 1yr and a half. 2 months ago it started shifting rough, I took it to a local place to be looked at. I was told that nissan pathfinders have a faulty radiator that leaks internally into the…
EngineFeb 2014
The contact t own a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a recurring stalling failure. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically engage into limp mode without warning and the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to…
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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 5N1AR18W86C652621 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.