Are there any problems with the rear differential on a Nissan Pathfinder?
Never any judder problems. The rear tires started “fighting” with the front end when turning corners in auto mode. Felt almost like one of the rear tires was being drug around the corner. I hope this solves the issue with no other problems ahead. – Inspect every 20,000 miles.
How to tell if you have a bad differential?
Typically, there are two symptoms you’ll notice when you have a bad differential, or car differential problems: Rear Differential Noise – if you hear howling from the rear of your truck or SUV when you’re driving, it’s possible it’s rear differential noise.
When do you need to replace the rear differential?
Replacing the rear differential gears. When teeth on the gears have chipped or worn badly, they must be replaced to eliminate the noise and potential for failure. These ‘hard parts’ are the costliest components, and repairs can only get one step worse. Complete rear differential replacement.
Why do I have a seep in my rear differential?
In the meantime, as long as there is sufficient gear oil to wet the gears it will be fine. As for severity, it is common for differentials to develop a “seep” around the front seal where the drive-shaft connects, or the gasket where the two halves come together.
Never any judder problems. The rear tires started “fighting” with the front end when turning corners in auto mode. Felt almost like one of the rear tires was being drug around the corner. I hope this solves the issue with no other problems ahead. – Inspect every 20,000 miles.
What’s the correct way to repair a rear differential?
The “correct” repair would be to have the differential overhauled, which would involve removal from the vehicle, opening the differential, installing new wear-components like bearings and thrust washers, then reassembling with new gaskets and seals.
Are there any recalls on the Nissan Pathfinder?
Nissan has many issues with the CVT in the heavier vehicles. Nissan has recalled may CVT’s but the 2013 model year has not been included in the recalls. They have also extended the warranty for past CVT’s to almost double their initial standard transmission warranty. Again, the 2013 pathfinder has not been included in the extensions
What should I do about my Nissan Pathfinder transmission?
Several parts near it replaced. CVT transmission replacement for the third time. Car intermittently rumbles for a second or two at low speeds, as though driving over a rumble strip. Technical Service Bulletin required torque converter be replaced and transmission reprogrammed.