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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD
2000 mi
Whole CVT and torque converter replacement after three straight days of "shuddering" at low (20-30mph) speeds. Dealer had to keep it a few days to replicate problem, but transmission replacement only took one day once they did reproduce it.
4800 mi
Transmission judder and shakes at low speeds. Dealer unable to replicate
9000 mi
Dealer could never replicate the judder. This was a major reason we decided to replace the Pathfinder.
4000 mi
shudderring issue with the vehicle. Dealer determined it needed a new CVT transmission.
Replaced rear differential. 4wd had clunked while driving. Also reflashed transmission. Rear hatch motor broken, but did not repair because cost was $900
78000 mi
CVT Failed due to overheating. With warranty extension from Nissan to 7yr 84k miles, the transmission was rebuilt. Over a 3k bill covered by warranty.
34100 mi
Transmission was replaced due to judder. Secret warranty applied so no cost.
31000 mi
There was a recall for the transmission. It was a programming update. After the update was performed they found a problem with CVT transmission and had to drop the CVT out of car and replace some valves.
19840 mi
Jerky transmission-converter locking device not holding. The problem has been repaired but still under observation.
40920 mi
Transmission replaced under warranty as the judder experienced over two years yielded a failure code. Dealer did an excellent job in completing this repair.
75020 mi
C $2800
leaking transfer case assembly and right-hand drive shaft replaced by new units, recall
128960 mi
C $600
Reg service plus repairs to rh. half shaft seal
2680 mi
When driving between 35-50 km/h the car would shudder, sometimes quite badly. It would happen only during light acceleration, often when turning at a light or in a roundabout. They wound up replacing THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION!
22940 mi
Leaking gasket
11400 mi
The dealer reprogrammed the CVT - apparently to give better diagnostic data if/when we have an issue. I think this was a TSB.
26000 mi
At low speeds/accelerating we are experiencing transmission Judder. Initially the dealer told me he was replacing the valve body, however instead just flashed the transmission software per Nissan NTB15-014b, judder still present. While driving at low speeds and turning left or right, as if pulling into a parking space at the mall - the driveline binds as if the AWD system is locked. The dealer is telling me that this is normal when the 4x4i selector is in AUTO
28000 mi
CVT Update per Recall PC5001 PC500C 1.0
I think this was a CVT controller flash re-programming While driving at low speeds and turning left or right, as if pulling into a parking space at the mall - the driveline binds as if the AWD system is locked. The dealer replaced part 38761-3KA0B Coupling assbly just near the rear differential
24180 mi
Replace electronic coupling assembly in rear drivetrain (between driveshaft and rear differential) under NTB10-029C to eliminate a thumping sound from the rear end when making tight turns.
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