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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  Stay Away from these SUVs - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Icewarped - January 6 - 4:23 am

  I purchased the pathfinder based on previous years reliability. Google "Pathfinder Transmission" or search Edmunds discussion groups. The transmission cooler in the radiator will leak, causing anti- freeze to enter into your transmission fluid. With 70,000 miles I need a new radiator and transmission. (Warranty good up til 60K) Interior plastic is very cheap (rear cupholders broke). Squeeks everywhere Just a poorly engineered and built vehicle. Whoever the engineering team is responsible for this transmission cooler design should be beaten with blunt instruments. This will be my last nissan product. Im selling this to purchase an older american made truck (2002-2004).

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  Beware! Engine Power Loss! - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Disgruntled! - November 22 - 1:13 am

  After testing driving 37 vehicles in search of the new family vehicle, we selected the Pathfinder. I regret that decision. Yesterday, my wife was traveling on a highway when the power to the engine went out!!!! She had to coast off the highway. I took it to the dealership this morning who did the diagnostics and said the accelerator pedal had failed and would need to be replaced. What if this had happened with an 18 wheeler barreling down behind her???? I will be filing a complaint with Nissan Motor Corps so they check into this, conduct a recall to ensure this does not happen to anyone else.

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  By far WORST Car Ive ever owned in my life! - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By nissansux3 - June 13 - 8:56 am

  Just read all the post on Coolant leaking into Transmission. Happened to me at 75K miles. We bought the car brand new and spent THOUSANDS on repairs and it was never without problems. Amazing how a company could keep selling a vehicle with SOOOOO many problems and then not do right by their customers.

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  Watch out on transmissions!!!! - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
  By Joe - May 20 - 2:56 am

  My 2005 just went dead with only 50K miles on it and the dealer says the transmission is done and needs to be replaced out of warranty at a cost of $5K!!!! What kind of a car is this??? Do I have any chance of getting this replaced by Nissan at their cost? Last time I buy a lemon from this company!!