2005 Nissan Pathfinder Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,432miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, 2% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,432 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Another car stopped quickly in front of me. I hit the brakes and the pedal went directly to the floor and I hit the car in front of me. Upon inspection after the accident I saw that both bolts holding the master cylinder to the vacuum canister were broken, (pulled apart).”
NHTSA complaint #11234119, filed 2019-07, 206,000 miles“While I was driving my vehicle I had to stop abruptly and the brakes did not respond I had to press it extremely hard for them to respond they made a weird sound and also when I changed from parking to drive, it made a strong noise and was extremely difficult to change it.”
NHTSA complaint #10486102, filed 2012-11, 84,000 miles“Vehicle ABS system electronic sensor told the car that the brake pedal was depressed causing the car to suddenly slow down, vibrate, overheat. Eventually it ruined my entire brake system. Nissan stated the pressure sensor and actuator rod fell out of range. Luckily I was not hit from behind on the highway when this occurred. Not sure how this important component can malfunction to the level of thinking someone is slamming down on the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10270219, filed 2009-05, 88,373 miles“Me and my 6 month old daughter were going down the road when my car lost all power and was like it had been shifted into neutral. My brakes weren't working properly but I got us off the road and had the car towed. After our repair guy checked all the wiring and ran test and pulled the transmission pan off the radiator coolant had leaked into the transmission full resulting in the gears messing up and the entire car undriveable. We knew about this problem and had contacted Nissan 6 months prior to check the recall and was told this vehicle had been fixed....obviously not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10693956, filed 2015-03, 173,000 miles“In march 2010 we took the vehicle to a dealership for a check engine light staying on and the fuel gauge malfunctioning. The problems discovered were a fuel sending unit failure and an evap air control valve failure. Estimated repairs cost around $1300. We were told the fuel sending issue did not effect fuel delivery so we elected to wait and save up for the costly repair. On oct. 23, 2010 while driving the power steering and brakes stiffened and the vehicle died while crossing traffic leaving a stop sign. …”
NHTSA complaint #10366149, filed 2010-11, 65,680 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10192638Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
- 10192216Jul 23, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item…
- 10019780Apr 12, 2006Squeaking noise from brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 20% |
| 2025 | 11 | 19% |
| 2024 | 26 | 30% |
| 2023 | 22 | 21% |
| 2022 | 35 | 26% |
| 2020 | 8 | 15% |
| 2019 | 14 | 18% |
| 2018 | 21 | 27% |
| 2017 | 11 | 6% |
| 2016 | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 | 26 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 7% |
| 2013 | 67 | 8% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 22% |
| 2003 | 13 | 12% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 11 | 10% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
585 complaintsEngine cooling
290 complaintsFuel system
276 complaintsEngine
144 complaintsElectrical system
66 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology