Just picked up a 2010 Pathfinder SE Journey with 30k on it 9/2009 production date. Had a 06 4.6l Mountaineer & it was killing me constant problems finally I cut my losses & went back to Nissan.

Always a Nissan fan I was a Z guy before kids (Still have my 83 280zx 2+2 turbo 5spd) & wife had back to back Maximas but had to give them up when they quit offering a manual (her 03 se 6pd was a great car)

Anyway Looks like the biggest weakness in the truck is the Radiator.
I know it is warrantied till 8/80 & I have 30k on my truck now.

Would you let it be till 9/2017 & then install a trans cooler bypass. I figure If it goes I get a new tranny or Bypass it now & be safe.

I thought it would be safe for a bit but a guy at work has a 05 he bought new has 120k on it now & his rad gave up the ghost at 25K & took the trans out with it. was all covered but was shocked that happened at such low mileage.
No pics of the Path yet but here is the Z

Congrats on the Pathy! And love the Z.

As for your radiator, you're on the tail end of the problem. I think they we're redesigned in 2011. Personally, I would do nothing until you hit 80K miles and then replace the whole radiator. I've always been from the camp that the transmission fluid goes through the radiator for a reason (to cool and warm the fluid) and bypassing that process may cause some unwanted side effects.

A radiator swap is relatively painless and definitely a DIY-able job.

Good luck and let's see some pictures of that truck!

Little update


Starter went today at 30760 miles cost me $109 with tax (well 149 but I will get back 40 for the core of the old starter) at autozone & about an hour to install.
Had to call three part stores to find one in stock but I thought the cost was reasonable.

I hope I made the right choice not getting the warranty. When the Starter went my wife had a fit calling me plenty four letter words for cheeping out & not buying the warranty.

Welcome, while I love those Z's too... I think I'd be interested in seeing your namesake (71 Olds) as well. If I read into the name correctly.

71olds wrote:Little update


Starter went today at 30760 miles cost me $109 with tax (well 149 but I will get back 40 for the core of the old starter) at autozone & about an hour to install.
Had to call three part stores to find one in stock but I thought the cost was reasonable.

I hope I made the right choice not getting the warranty. When the Starter went my wife had a fit calling me plenty four letter words for cheeping out & not buying the warranty.

Don't feel bad. Statistically you made a wise decision not buying one. They are carefully crafted to not be in your favor through what they cover, how they cover it and tricky contractual language. My wife and I have been screwed twice by extended warranties.

Don't feel bad I do all my own work for simple stuff starters brakes wheel bearings stuff like that so I still feel I made the correct move.
Still a repair after 250 miles was a little upsetting.

Anyway Here is my 71 Olds. I sold it to my brother in law last year after having it for 15 years. I never drove it & it just stat in the garage. 6 MPG on super made me want a new toy.


sold it to make room in the garage for this

Bought it for the wife for our 10 year Yup its her car wink wink nudge nudge

And here is a quick crappy cel phone pic of the Pathfinder