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Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Pathfinder 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,050Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
32Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train591 complaints

591 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine438 complaints

438 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V517000.

Fuel and Propulsion System283 complaints

283 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V690000.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V690000Reported December 29, 2008 - 242,720 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 242,720 vehicles across all affected models.

10V517000Reported October 28, 2010 - 747,480 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 747,480 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12004Opened June 11, 2012 - Closed October 22, 2016

Transmission Failures. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200510
200612
200711
200828
200945
2010259
2011120
2012157
2013132
201486
201570
201655
201720
201818
20197
20207
20215
20222
20233
20242
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.