CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Pathfinder appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.

According to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.

5.2

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$640
Average Mileage:
120,550 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replaced oil pressure switch (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. oil pressure sensor replaced (1 reports)
  4. replace oil gauge (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Pathfinder accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #5

Jan 062016

Pathfinder LE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Had faulty oil psi indications twice prior. The fix only lasted 10,000 miles each time. The sensor was replaced each time. For the third time now, the gauge is reading off scale high. The gauge needs replacing. This requires replacing the entire set of instruments costing well over $800. The whole dash needs to come out to do this replacement. Sounds like I'm not the only one having this problem. In contact with Nissan on a national level trying to get them to repair this for free and warranty the fix for the remaining time I own the vehicle.

- Bill H., Colorado Springs, CO, US

problem #4

Aug 072013

Pathfinder SE 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

Oil pressure gauge reading max high all the time. Never had it fixed as it does not affect driveability of the vehicle.

- John A., Paragould, AR, US

problem #3

Nov 042011

Pathfinder SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles

Noticed the oil pressure gauge was pegged at high. Since I just purchased the car when I noticed it, I called the dealer that I purchased the car from. They said they did not see that problem when the car was on their lot and it must have occurred since I purchased the car, hence, my problem. Had the oil changed thinking that may help, did not resolve. about a month and a half later the transmission failed in the car and I was told that a computer reset may fix it. Did not. I have not had this fixed yet as I have only driven the car about 4000 miles in the last year. While it is not terribly annoying, it does make you wonder if there are additional problems besides the oil pressure sensor.

- alsinnc, Asheville, NC, US

problem #2

Sep 122011

Pathfinder 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,700 miles

The oil gage dropped to no pressure and pathfinder was sounding alright. Took it to dealership and it was a oil pressure switch the said.

- b & t clark, Chester, VA, US

problem #1

Jul 182012

Pathfinder SE 4.0 6 CYL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 172,000 miles

I was on the highway with my family driving on what would have been a 2 hour trip and I noticed the oil pressure gauge was pegged HIGH. I pulled over and shut down everything. I checked the oil level and it was fine, no smoke, no leaks. I didn't take a chance, so we canceled the trip and went home. After researching the issue, it is the oil pressure sensor. Its on the bottom of the engine, passengers side by the oil pan. Be sure to get the right one, should be about $56 online and it is easy to do. I ordered the wrong one and just have messed with it yet.

- Shawn S., Leonardtown, MD, US

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