2005 Nissan Pathfinder engine and engine cooling problems
290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (melloy nissan, 7707 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87110, (505) 545-6420) for a routine oil change and inquired about failures with the transmission; however, the dealer found no failures. The contact stated…”
filed Aug 22, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the rpms accelerated and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt, but the gears failed to shift. The vehicle was towed home. It was diagnosed that…”
filed Dec 29, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Pathfinder | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Pathfinder | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.