2005 Nissan Pathfinder reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,560
- 14 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 450 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
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- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 1 death · 11 fires
What owners report fails — 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
- POWER TRAIN 450
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 171
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 167
- ENGINE 144
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 138
1 recall on record for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
- NHTSA 10V517000 · 2010 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
NHTSA has 1,560 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (450 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Nissan Pathfinder units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (450), engine and engine cooling (171), fuel system, gasoline (167), engine (144). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.