I have changed 2 cepairatlotay coverter at 8600 then 6 mos later my tarmissions need to be radiator was replaced
2005 Nissan Pathfinder body problems
14 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body6
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2
- Frame and members1
- Body: hatchback/liftgate1
- Body: door1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Nissan Pathfinder body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Nissan Pathfinder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While parked, the contact noticed that the frame was severally corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the frame exhibited excessive corrosion and the vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Rear passenger door is permanently stuck shut. Cannot open the door from the inside or outside, or override the malfunction. Power door locks and manual pressure will not open the door. The rear passenger seating is now very unsafe and I will not take and passengers in the back.
Rear hatch hydraulics not staying up all the way. Have not been working well for some time and now the cold weather is causing them to not hold open rear hatch at all. Have not looked into having parts replaced yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an engine flush when he was informed that the rear heating pipes were leaking abnormally. The dealer informed the contact that the pipes would need to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the repair of the vehicle and they advised the contact that they were unable to assist. The contact stated the pipes were leaking due to the design of the frame and could cause a crash by leaking fluids onto the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be repaired and they could install a plate on the liftgate to protect the door. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.
Rear hatch will not stay open in cold weather. Rear hatch falls shut; hydraulic supports fail.
Courtesy copy of a letter from consumers written to nissan north america re problems with their 2005 nissan pathfinder. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle was defective. There were numerous problems with the vehicle. The radiator was replaced, the transmission had a whistle up shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the tires were feathered and an alignment was needed, the door panels creaked, the brakes made a clicking noise, the drive belts were replaced twice because of a noise the consumer heard, the plastic finisher on the running boards kept popping off, the strut on the rear hatch leaked due to a poor seal, the transfer case leaked, there was hesitation when accelerating from a stop, the 4-wheel drive light illuminated on the dashboard, the dealer stated it failed due to internal failure. The rear shocks leaked, the front pinion seal and oil pinion seal were replaced and the rear hatch window leaked. *jb updated 04/06/10.
The driver's side window becomes loose. I rattles hard when I shut the door. If I roll it down halfway and grab the top, I can shift it back and forth about an inch in either direction. 1st incident was at 19k miles about 2 years ago. Nissan replaced the part. It happened again at 33k miles. Nissan replaced the part. It happened a 3rd time at 45k miles. Nissan says it's out of warranty and refuses to replace.
I own a 2005 nissan pathfinder and the vehicle is rusting on the tailgate. The vehicle is has less than 30k and is rusting.
Questions about the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder body
Does the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder have body problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Nissan Pathfinder body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Pathfinder have the most body problems?
The Nissan Pathfinder model years with the most body complaints are 2013 (83 complaints), 1995 (58 complaints) and 2014 (48 complaints).
Other 2005 Nissan Pathfinder problems
Transmission 585Engine 433Fuel system 276Electrical 66Acceleration 31Airbags 22Brakes 18Steering 9Suspension 9Visibility 7Driver assistance 4Locks 3Tires 3Seat belts 2Seats 2Wheels 2
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