PROBLEM: Downshift with no acceleration

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PROBLEM: Downshift with no acceleration

Postby Flyboygt » Tue Oct 04, 2016 4:56 pm

Hi all. So after searching the internet and this site I cannot find anyone who has the same issue.

I have a 06 Pathfinder SE V6 4x4. While driving (anywhere between 45-60 mph) when you step on the gas to pass another car the Pathfinder will downshift but will not accelerate. The RPM's hang at whatever the downshift is and with the pedal to the floor the car does nothing but slow down. I have to let off the gas and it will shift back into the higher gear and try again. most of the time it does it a couple times in a row before it starts driving normal again.
No engine codes have been thrown so Im at a loss here

this problem happens at random. most of the time it drives normal but there have been a couple of times it has happened and almost got into a wreck because of it.

I have a friend that is a mechanic at Nissan and he is baffled and doesnt have a clue off the top of his head.

I love the car but this may be a deal breaker!!!


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