2009 Nissan Pathfinder owner complaints

The vehicle just stop. Had tow to the mechanic diagnosed with coolent in that damaged the transmission

I was driving to work when my transmission failed. There was no warning. I was driving about 60mph, and had to merge to the side of the road. I had to get it towed, and it was determined the radiator failed, causing radiator fluid to get into the transmission. This ruined the transmission. Cost is about $4,000 to replace, and third party warranty is refusing to cover any of it.

My 2009 Nissan pathfinder (after the warranty ran out), started having issues with the transmission and overheating. Lo and behold we have an issue where the radiator and transmission fluid is mixing. This appears to be the same problem others have reported as a failed transmission fluid cooler integrated in the radiator that allowed engine coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid. There were no warning signs leading up to the failures other than a sudden jolt of the vehicle like the transmission was slipping. This always happens while the vehicle is moving at slow and high speeds.

The defect in the radiator caused the antifreeze and oil to mix. It then mixed with the transmission fluid. That was fixed by a repair shop. Now the transmission has slipped out because of the mixture of the three fluids. *tr

Red airbag warning light is illuminated and flashing.

Passenger side airbag disengages when I sit in the seat (as if a child is sitting there.) I am an adult, 38 year old female, 5'2" weighing approximately 115 pounds. Whenever I am in the passenger seat, I will have no air bag if we are in an accident. *tr

While sitting in the driveway I was about to start my vehicle when my daughter move the passenger seat and the airbags indicator light came on, I had just had the tension belts replace by the dealership, to correct this problem before hoping to avoid having to replace the seat pressure plate. Not sure why all this is happening but I hope this will help future owner to avoid this problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan pathfinder. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that he received a letter from the manufacturer stating that there may be a failure in the radiator and they would not replace any parts until the failure occurred within the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that they were unable to diagnose a problem. There were no failures at this time. The current mileage was approximately 14,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan pathfinder. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle and the service engine warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was cross contamination in the radiator. As a result, the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the radiator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000. Updated 10/05/16*lj *cn

Takata recall- my transmission fluid is mixing and going into my coolant system. The vehicle was overheating and my gages in the car was not indicating to me that there was a problem. All I noticed was a thick chalky film in the radiator.

This vehicle periodically will roll both windows down when the vehicle is off, the keys removed and you are not near the car. Tried even removing the batteries from the remotes. Only does it once every few months. Second problem is that it periodically runs the battery down, with nothing on. Verified nothing on. Gone thru several new batteries now. Ended up installing a costco intellicharger, that charges the battery every night . Just need to remember to plug it in every night.

Takata recall. 2009 Nissan pathfinder suspension front: control arm: lower arm NHTSA campaign #10e019000 date announced: may 20, 2010 2009 Nissan pathfinder air bags:frontal NHTSA campaign #08v690000 date announced december 29, 2008 door ajar light flashes on and off while driving. Car locks and unlocks on its own. All four windows roll down on their own when the car is off with no key in the ignition. Radiator leaks.

Ignition key won't turn to start vehicle. Steering column locked. Can't start vehicle to go anywhere.

This truck is very well cared for,,all of a sudden its stalling at any time,,some hard starts,,runs perfect ,than stalls,while driving,no steering,very scarry,I thought it was bad gas I filled 2 more time from good gas station 89 and 91 octan,

After several complaints from my wife about the brake pedal going to the floor and not being able to stop, I changed the master cylinder. Seemed to happen during rainy days. The front and rear pads had been changed prior. No leaks detected in lines, nor when the master cylinder was removed. Brakes bled, new fluid throughout the system. No air in the system. Proper fluid level maintained at all times. A couple of days after the master cylinder was changed, the same problem occurred as I was braking. It was a clear day with no debris or wet surfaces. Fluid still at max, no leaks, all new parts with the exception of the ABS components. Any info, as this seems to be occurring with more owners, would be greatly appreciated. *tr

I was entering a parking lot and turning into a parking spot. As I applied the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor and the car proceed towards a brick wall and window. I immediately started pumping the brakes and got a "soft pedal" just off the floor and the car stopped just before crashing into a major grocery store window. Being experienced with cars I immediately checked the master cylinder for fluid which was full. Checked all the wheels for leaks and were dry as well as the lines. I went into the store and called for someone to pick me up. On returning to the car about 30 minutes later I started the car and applied the brakes and found them to be normal. On doing some online research have found this has happened to many people that drive the same platform vehicle not ju

I owned a 2006 Nissan pathfinder after front windscreen was hit by a small stone there appeared a crack which I dismissed. I now have a 2009 pathfinder and the front windscreen was hit by a small stone while driving on the highway and now again I have a cracked windscreen - 2nd time around is not an accident - I consider it a defect in manufacturing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that noise was heard from the air conditioner as the vehicle was started. The air conditioner then activated independently. The contact had to reset the vehicle in order for the air conditioner to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that the air conditioner switch would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 18,000.

My seatbelts do not lock when the breaks are mashed. For example when a breaks are suddenly mashed in the seatbelts catch to prevent the passenger from going anywhere. (mine don't) I purchased this vehicle in march 2009. In may 2009, the dealership requested that a bring it back for further diagnostic examination. When I returned in june they stated that my vehicle was not made for the seatbelts to lock. That my vehicle is properly working. I know this is a safety hazard. *tr