CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Pathfinder appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.

According to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.

7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$310
Average Mileage:
70,900 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace solenoid circuit (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 312016

Pathfinder SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recently (01/2016) - 103k miles - Check Engine Light came on: VIAS Solenoid Valve, Bank 2 Catalytic Converter, & Oil Pressure Sensor Switch all need replaced (possibly related to ECM Relay Issue)

Previous: ECM Relay Replaced (recall); Radiator fluid caused transmission failure @ 96k (replaced under "extended warranty"); Replaced transmission hoses several times between transmission replacements; less than one year later, transmission failed again.

- Cortney H., Tampa, FL, US

problem #2

Mar 032014

Pathfinder LE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

Bought this car new in 2005. The Transmission appeared to be starting to slip often just during regular traffic at a little over 65K miles . On acceleration, and sometimes even at higher speeds on the highway. Took it in twice, and the service manager said they could not find anything definite, but did tell me this model was notorious for leaking coolant into transmission, and he suggested that I sell the car rather than try to have repaired, as soon as possible. Am still driving it, hoping to hold out until all of the other problems it has can be evaluated so I can not lose money just "taking it over the scales"....the "service engine light" has been a major issue as well. Evidently the gas level sensor has gone bad, and it is buried in the fuel tank which requires a complete new fuel pump. Prior to the transmission issues. One brake shoe disintegrated and destroyed lines, etc. Required $850 new brake setup. Worst car I have ever owned. No more Nissans for me.

- Larry K., Haymarket, VA, US

problem #1

Jul 312008

Pathfinder SE 4x4 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,643 miles

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AFTER TAKING TO 2 DEALERSHIPS FOR FIXING. AN A/F SENOR WAS REPLACED AND SELF LEARNING TEST DONE BUT AFTER 4 DAYS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE LEASING THE CAR IN 2005. MY LEASE IS ALMOST UPS AND NISSAN CAN TAKE THIS CAR AND SHOVE IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO DIFFERENT DEALERS AT LEAST 10 TIMES AND NO ONE CAN SEEM TO PERMANENTLY FIX...

- dianeshop1, Bensalem, PA, US

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