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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, and owners have filed 1,050 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
1,050
owner complaints to NHTSA
14 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
16–17
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 10V517000 Reported 747,480 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

  2. Air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 08V690000 Reported 242,720 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

1,050 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder have filed 1,050 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,757 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 259 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“I am reporting a serious safety defect with my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle has an open recall for the airbag emblem (NHTSA #23E-012 / PC948), which is scheduled for inspection. Ho”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2025 · Electrical system

“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2024 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (Pathfinder 2WD, Pathfinder 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined16–17 mpg
City / Highway14 / 19–21
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6 cyl, 4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Compare Nissan Pathfinder model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Pathfinder model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Nissan Pathfinder01
1987 Nissan Pathfinder219
1988 Nissan Pathfinder217
1989 Nissan Pathfinder215
1990 Nissan Pathfinder238
1991 Nissan Pathfinder139
1992 Nissan Pathfinder030
1993 Nissan Pathfinder049
1994 Nissan Pathfinder291
1995 Nissan Pathfinder0170
1996 Nissan Pathfinder3159
1997 Nissan Pathfinder2217
1998 Nissan Pathfinder2149
1999 Nissan Pathfinder2104
2000 Nissan Pathfinder2112
2001 Nissan Pathfinder3230
2002 Nissan Pathfinder5156
2003 Nissan Pathfinder3110
2004 Nissan Pathfinder367
2005 Nissan Pathfinder21,050
2006 Nissan Pathfinder3837
2007 Nissan Pathfinder1561
2008 Nissan Pathfinder4328
2009 Nissan Pathfinder337
2010 Nissan Pathfinder440
2011 Nissan Pathfinder245
2012 Nissan Pathfinder223
2013 Nissan Pathfinder11890
2014 Nissan Pathfinder11574
2015 Nissan Pathfinder5321
2016 Nissan Pathfinder2105
2017 Nissan Pathfinder2186
2018 Nissan Pathfinder377
2019 Nissan Pathfinder276
2020 Nissan Pathfinder048
2022 Nissan Pathfinder5136
2023 Nissan Pathfinder1104
2024 Nissan Pathfinder283
2025 Nissan Pathfinder151
2026 Nissan Pathfinder010

Checking a specific 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

How do I know if my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V690000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.