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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$350
Average Mileage:
93,650 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace drive belt and tensioner (1 reports)
2005 Nissan Pathfinder engine problems

engine problem

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 152007

Pathfinder SE 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,224 miles

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

I noticed a high pitched whine coming from the engine while driving. Brought it into Nissan and was told that the drive belt tensioners were defective and causing the noise. The repair was to replace the drive belt and tensioners. This was repaired under the factory warranty.

- Darren P., Trappe, PA, US

problem #1

Mar 162015

Pathfinder ES 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 180,000 miles

3rd time having to replace tensioner. definitely a design flaw

- paperpdlr, AUBURN, CA - California, US

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