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2006 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (46%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Engine not specified

66000 mi

US $400
Front drive shaft and u joints 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

53000 mi

US $63
Noticed humming noise when driving over 65 mph. Took to shop and had all 4 tires checked for balance (all good). Rotated tires @ home and @ same time checked driveline. Noticed that rear U-Joint on front driveshaft needed to be replaced.  
27000 mi The radiator had a leak which caused the coolant to leak into the transmission and visa versa. Trans replaced. After trans replacement, tran fluid was leaking all over the road, undercarriage of car and sprayed on tailgate. Shop had overfilled with trans fluid and excess was coming out of breather tube. 
65700 mi

US $75
Front and rear universal joints replaced on front shaft and rear u joint replaced on rear shaft 
62000 mi

US $60
U joints replaced by a friend. Only charged me for parts..he said they where dry of oil..rubber seal missing.....road salt also wears parts faster. 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

128380 mi

C $680
4x4 LOW has flashed while driving at all the time even the switch has in any other position. 
27500 mi

US $4700
Transmission wouldn't go into overdrive. Found metal particles inside. NO coolant contamination. 
73780 mi

C $814
Prop shaft had excessive wear - replaced on warranty. 
134820 mi

C $160
Front U joint on driveshaft was pooched. Replaced. 
73780 mi universal joint in drive train 
95000 mi Nissan replace the transmission in the car with a new transmission. 
136000 mi

US $164
Front driveshaft U joints replaced. 
176317 mi

US $300
CV joint replaced 

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2006 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission Problems

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