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Submitted 2009-09-23 21:30:33 |
jim cerant
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
There is very little to not like about Nissan Pathfinder especially when it was new. The 270 horsepower is great when you want to pass. For a truck it really does ride like a full size car. The interior is beautifully appointed and very comfortable on a long hauls. There is plenty of storage when the back seats are down and when the third row is locked into place, there is enough room for two regular sized adults. Having the ability to carry a total of 7 passengers was a huge selling feature for me and my wife especially because our kids always want to bring a friend along when we go skiing or go to the lake. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Just before the warranty was up, the universal joints were going in the front end, though I hardly ever engaged the four wheel drive. The way I discovered it was when I was pulling my boat out of the water and put it in 4 wheel drive. The noise that came from the front end was horrible.
Just after the warranty was over, the clutch on the fan to cool the motor was faulty and the engine roars when you accelerate. It's a bit annoying but I am going to live with it because to repair it is almost $1,000.00.
Recently the gas level sensor went and makes the gas gauge all wacky. There are lots of unhappy people expressing their opinion about this on the internet and the $700.00 plus dollars to repair the problem. Because it was beyond warranty I got the "Sorry we can not help on this one".
Just the other day the fan resistor went and now the interior fan sometimes works and sometimes does not. Very frustrating when you hop in your truck and it's 85 degrees and the fan does not come on to blow the cold air. Eventually it comes on but only when it wants to. Again I got the "Sorry, it's beyond warranty". the cost to repair this one is $400.00 and I have no choice it has to be repaired.
Get rid of the electronics and get back to what made the brand great and that simplicity that ultimately meant reliability. Electronics are great until they break. And when they break, they always beyond the warranty and the out of pocket cost is huge.
I have to tell you these problems have really made me doubt the quality of these vehicles. I have less than 70,000 miles on the truck and it's babied. I have owned Altima's, Maxima's, and this is my third Pathfinder and unfortunately, it will be my last. I have a really bad taste in my mouth over these issues.
Next time, it will not be a Pathfinder. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review:
In the beginning and up until all these things started to happen, I loved the truck. And to some extent I still do. The problems are costly and there should be more pressure put on Nissan to acknowledge these widely reported reoccurring problems and do something about it. The out of pocket cost are high and my loyalty to the brand is unfortunately, over. |
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Submitted 2009-10-28 15:47:44 |
Tom Douville
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
The rugged look.
Paint job has been fine.
Bose stereo system.
The interior had plenty of room, and is very durable. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Heating system fan broke at 30,000 miles. Heating system is hard to get the right setting. I had front and rear u joints replaced at 70,000 and 86000 miles Now the dealer is telling me the radiator is leaking into my transmission causing vibrations at 40 miles per hour. By the way the u-joints never fixed the vibrating at 40 miles per hour. The cost to fix my car will be 5500.00. Replace the radiator and transmission. I just paid the car off two weeks ago. I will never buy a Nissan again. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review:
The dealer also told me the design of the coolant system for the trans mission should be separate. When the radiator leaks it destroy's the transmission. Poor engineering. |
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Submitted 2009-10-10 14:36:38 |
daniel stinson
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Power and style. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
U-joints went out at 70,000 miles...not under warranty. Gas tank level sensor went out at 68,000 miles...not under warranty. Now the transmission is shifting funny...73,000 miles...I am sure no warranty on this also. I will never purchase another Nissan again. |
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Submitted 2009-07-01 18:31:41 |
J. Consolacion
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| 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review:
My pathfinder had 95,000 miles on it and the transmission is not working right already. I went to the dealer to check it out and was told that the radiator had internal leakage. The transmission oil mixed with the coolant, thus, it got into the transmission. I was told to spend $7000 to have it fixed, replacing the radiator and installing a rebuilt transmission. Also I was told by the dealer that this problem had occurred on three 2005 Pathfinders that they had seen so far at this dealership. I called Nissan Motors and was told they can't help me because it's beyond the warranty period. I will never recommend or buy any Nissan vehicles again. |
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Submitted 2008-06-16 14:45:45 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
styling Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
better front seating comfort and leg room |
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Submitted 2008-05-23 12:30:43 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Nice, rugged, intimidating looks. Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Cut down on the plastic interior that seems to scratch easily.
Almost no leg rooms in the second and third row. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review:
I like the power this vehicle could deliver when requested.
I would trade the third row seat for more second row legroom. |
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Submitted 2008-04-08 06:31:40 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Nice ride. cool looks Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
climate control dials are over engineered... simple dial will work fine. Massive rail dust rusting after 15 months of ownership.. Nissan does not support this issue. |
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Submitted 2008-03-16 05:00:51 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Good looking exterior and interior good acceleration Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
Improve reliability, ride, gas mileage, rust resistance. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review:
Overall there are much better choices in SUVs. I has multiple repairs and recalls on this vehicle in less than 36k miles. The body has rust and the paint job is of poor quality. The car gets about 14 miles per gallon in the city. The traction is poor in 2 wheel drive even with traction control. I would go with a honda, Toyota, GM or something else for better qualtiy and value. Also had very unfair lease end charges compared to my other leases with honda, volvo, GM. Sevice from Nissan finance was not helpful at all. Brakes also need replacing after 15k miles. |
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Submitted 2008-02-24 20:55:17 |
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
I have a 1999 Pathfinder. Other than the front mail seal leaking no problems at all and 220.000 miles. |
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Submitted 2007-07-30 06:30:47 |
yoitsme94
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| Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
everything! Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Pathfinder?
side airbags 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Review:
This truck saved my life. A drunk driver rearended me going 115 mph. My truck bounced back and forth between the concrete barriers on the highway for 365 feet. I walked away only with a herniated disc in my back because I didn't wear my seat belt. The cops told me that truck saved my life. It was totaled so now I'm looking for a new one. It will be my 4th Pathfinder. |
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