2003 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 110 | 1,050 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 90 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 102,916 mi | 90,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Pathfinder | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 585 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 290 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 186 |
| Engine | 6 | 144 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 66 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 23 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 100 |
| Stalling | 0 | 98 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 96 |
| Overheating | 0 | 66 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 43 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
2003 Nissan Pathfinder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.