Overview & Reviews

The Pathfinder has been completely redesigned for 2005 and now includes third-row seating and a larger, more powerful V6.

• Most powerful V6 in the class, above average off-road ability, well-laid-out interior, flexible seating design, ample storage space throughout.

• Tight rear-seat accommodations, on-road handling not as refined as car-based competitors, some odd interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  My Pathfinder :D - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By AlexParamount - April 26 - 8:36 pm

  I inherited this 2005 pathfinder from my brother, so Ive driven it before. I used to borrow it all the time for roadtrips with my buddies because Ive always owned a smaller car - now its mine! Gas mileage is actually pretty good - equal to my old 1989 240sx. Ive achieved as high as 28 mpg on the freeway at 70 mph. City driving is about 15 mpg - so it averages out to about 20 mpg with my mix of hwy/city driving. This is a fast car. I do 0-60 in about 7 seconds. Im 61 and 240 lbs and my truck fits me great. On a roadtrip to Palm Springs my three my-sized buddies fit in the back with their cargo and we got about 23 mpg with AC on full blast. GREAT truck with excellent cargo space.

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  Watch out Toyota 4 Runner - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By MIKE P - April 5 - 5:13 pm

  Well we test drove the Toyota 4Runner berore the Nissan Pathfinder and it seems like Toyota is stuck in a time warp compared to the new Pathfinder. The Pathfiner is all over the new styles for the interior and exteriior. The off road package is the way to go with leather. Also, to get a great deal, go through COSTCO auto services. I was able to take a couple grand off the sticker.

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  Pathfinder 05 - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Rich - March 27 - 2:33 pm

  Overall the truck is great. The interior presents itself like a top tier model but the rear seat is a bit tight, especially for child seats. Performance is fantastic and the braking is comparable to a high end sports car. Gas milage around town is poor, as low as 12.5 mpg. On the highway, I can get as high as 21mpg. Overall the truck is comfortable to drive.

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  Pathfinder 05 - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Rich - March 27 - 2:33 pm

  Overall the truck is great. The interior presents itself like a top tier model but the rear seat is a bit tight, especially for child seats. Performance is fantastic and the braking is comparable to a high end sports car. Gas milage around town is poor, as low as 12.5 mpg. On the highway, I can get as high as 21mpg. Overall the truck is comfortable to drive.

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  Super SUV with One Exception - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By H Gonzalez - March 27 - 12:46 pm

  Traded in 2004 Toyota 4Runner for 2005 Pathy LE. Nissan Pathfinder wins hands down having outstanding engine power and handling with all the bells and whistles compared to their competitors. The only thing Im not happy with is the rattles in the interior cabin. For the amount of money spent on a vehicle and type of technology used there is no reason for the rattles.

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  Transmission oil cooler - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By gowen1 - March 22 - 8:23 pm

  I recently bought a 2005 Pathfinder at a mileage of 110k. After reading scary stories about radiator coolant mixing with trans oil, I decided to take a preemptive measure as suggested, i.e. disconnect coolant line from the radiator and add an external transmission cooler. I took my vehicle to Volksdoctor. David, the owner, is very nice man. When he was trying to find a spot for external cooler installation, he found there is a small cooler in the front of the radiator. Then he checked VIN online and found this vehicle has a separate trans cooler. I was so happy about it. Thus, check your vehicle before you add one, you might have it separated already.

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  The best of the Best - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Pedro Claudio - March 19 - 3:16 pm

  This car was the best thing that ever happened to me. I had a chevy before and it fell apart on me and it was a 200 chevy astro conversion and i traded it for the nissan pathfinder. And this tuck has a beautiful ride very powerful good on gas and comfortable to drive with the family or even step on the gas once in a while.

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  How to love your Pathfinder - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By pfluvr - March 5 - 3:17 am

  Step 1 - Have your transmission cooling lines disconnected from the radiator! There is an external auxiliary transmission cooler that does the job already. The only problem you may encounter is hard shifting in extreme cold. You can, if you want put another auxiliary cooler on the truck, but unless youre maxing the towing capacity every day you will not need it. The stock cooler is very large. Step 2 - Youve basically now cured the only problem you will ever encounter, except for some little maintenancy things. Enjoy!

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  Best of 10 SUVs tested - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Dr. Burton Katzen - February 18 - 11:46 pm

  I started looking for an SUV about 2 months ago, and tested 10 different ones, including Jeeps (I have owned 7 Jeeps in the past 20 years). The first thing that blew me away was the interior and quality of workmanship of the LE. They thought of everything! I drove the Cadillac, Mercedes, BMW 5 Series, Jeep Limited, etc. and my impression of the LE was that it should cost $10,000 more - The quality and design of the leather, the standard 3rd row, the Bose speakers (I actually started listening to classical music). Acceleration is superb. Handling is wonderful. Cant make the car rattle. Went to 4 different dealerships and would recommend DARCARS. Got best treatment and deal by far w/ no BS.

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  Love IT!!!! Favorite Vehicle!!!!!! - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Mollie Jolly - February 15 - 9:46 am

  We traded in our Jeep Liberty on our Pathfinder and we could not be happier. We love its roominess (we have 2 small children) and its look. I love it....I would buy it over again in a heart beat.