1997 Nissan Pathfinder Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Engine problem light comes on. Both transmission computers malfunctioning and shortening each other out. Dealer repaired for several hundred commenting that this is common problem w/ model and Nissan is aware of transmission failure that could lead to injury but refuses to recall due to excessive cost of doing so even though it is dangerous.”

“Vehicle sways very bad during moderate acceleration and stop if you push the brake or speed up. Feels really dangerous and found others with same vehicle and same problem.”

“The vehicle swings left to right when cruising at about any speed. When the vehicle is pulling it does not swing or sway, however once the vehicle has got up to a desired speed and you try to maintain a steady speed it starts a “death wobble” which nearly cannot hold it on correct side of the road. You have to increase speed or reduce speed dramatically to regain control of the vehicle.”

“Since purchasing this vehicle, I've had complained about the alignment (taken to deal and numerous other places) it has been aligned, tires rotated, balanced, etc. 7 (times) and I was told nothing was wrong hmmmm. Had to have all four tires replaced at 30,740 miles. Nissan denies its a defect on their car. I've repeatedly complained about a clunking noise in the rear (or brakes) again no problems found--cant duplicate problem . Well, now I'm told my transmission needs to be replaced. …”

“Factory bulletin issued about a problem in transmission. My car clunks when stopping and starting. Nissan told me that they would fix the problem at no cost to me but they cannot do it since my car has over 60,000 miles on it. Why not??? If there is a manufacturer's defect that could potentially get worse and cause damage to the cars performance as well as a possible future safety hazzard, then the manufacturer should be responsible to fix the problem no matter how many miles is on the car when purchased! Please, help! Thanks.”