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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,420
Average Mileage:
138,450 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replaced primary chain (2 reports)
  2. replaced belt (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #3

May 182015

Pathfinder SE 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 172,000 miles

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

Really upset that there's been a technical service bulletin on this vehicle for a significant component and I was never notified. Approximately 3 weeks before the timing chain broke, there was a whining from the engine under throttle. Initially suspected a belt but with the addition of the timing chain noise, it's clear this was related. Nissan should have recalled this as they had plenty of knowledge and this is a safety issue! Losing control of your vehicle? Seriously, fix this and reimburse people who had to pay out of pocket. Now I need to sell the car at a loss or dump $1800 into fixing it!

- Brian M., Hampstead, NH, US

problem #2

Apr 072014

Pathfinder LE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 141,272 miles

I regretted buying a Nissan car. Repairs were done one after another

- diyornalis, Gulf Breeze, FL, US

problem #1

Jun 182012

Pathfinder 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles

I could not believe it. We were just getting started with these repairs.

- b & t clark, Chester, VA, US

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