2006 Nissan Pathfinder drivetrain & axles problems
415 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, which is 34% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 415 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 103,000 miles 380 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 124 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 91 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 62 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 33 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 18 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 7 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 380 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 4% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition, it proceeded to roll backwards out of the driveway. The contact's son sustained a shoulder injury as he attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crossed the street and rolled into a ditch. Rossville police department filed case number 070703509. Nissan sent an inspector to examine the vehicle. The vehicle was transported from the tow yard to the dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the radiator leaked water into the transmission, causing the transmission to seize while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
- Engine 290 complaints
- Fuel system 238 complaints
- Cooling system 43 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Transmission 37 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints