Model year guide

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 158 on record.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Nissan Pathfinder at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints1,050
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$5,409

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 4

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm NHTSA Campaign #10E019000 · 20/05/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASS…

Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #10V517000 · 28/10/2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHIC…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #08V690000 · 29/12/2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTR…

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN…

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #07E046000 · 03/07/2007

CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, AND 1290376035. A WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN AN INCORRECT POSITION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING. THIS RESULT…

Fix: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 1,050 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4-DR. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,725

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Low
$3,350
Typical price
$5,409
High
$7,700

From 158 comparable 2005 Nissan Pathfinder listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,400
Total$22,025
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,409) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,019), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · LE · XE · SE Off Road
Engines
4.0L

2005 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles on record

2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE5N1AR18W55C767594 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W35C758487 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W45C760362 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W55C725829 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W05C733580 2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE5N1AR18W45C789439 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W15C734947 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W95C713960 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W45C767859 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W35C711489 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off Road5N1AR18U75C759334 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE5N1AR18W15C713385 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W45C742993 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18U95C717683 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18WX5C761807 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W55C736460 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W75C702200 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W55C716886 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18U35C780357 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE5N1AR18W95C752354 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W25C789620 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18U25C745003 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18UX5C786382 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE5N1AR18W45C701473

Other Nissan Pathfinder model years

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 1,050 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, air bags, engine.

What is the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder at about 17 mpg combined (14 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder worth?

Comparable 2005 Nissan Pathfinder listings run roughly $3,350–$7,700, typically around $5,409 (from 158 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.