2005 Nissan Pathfinder Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, 0% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission gave out on me while traveling with family on highway. The problem was due to faulty parts Nissan has placed on the Pathfinder. My finding to the problems not only included transmissions problems not covered under warranty but also other defects in which they are unwilling to pay for. I hope it doesn't take for someone to die for them to get this is a serious problem. Americans are in danger due to this company and it's cars!”
NHTSA complaint #10454029, filed 2012-04, 100,000 miles“Car stalled while driving on interstate almost causing a crash. Dealer says it was camshaft and crank sensors charged me $609.00 to repair. Car had only 86,261 miles and should not have electrical problems. No recall on something that can cause car to shut off? Currently having to get the fuel tank pressure sensor replaced costing another $250 not including installation. Current mileage is only 106k.”
NHTSA complaint #10822807, filed 2016-01, 86,000 miles“2005 Nissan Pathfinder was locking up & stalling at low speeds june 2013. I took it to Nissan & paid $400 for supposedly a bad camshaft & bad crankshaft. Not more than a month later the vehicle is stalling yet again. Furious I took my vehicle to a non Nissan dealer. The other mechanic felt ECM recall & faulty ECM was the cause. He took it back to Nissan & insisted the do the recalled part & the bad ECM. Service was upset that he went in there telling them the problem. They free of charge got my car going again. Supposedly my key had reset itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538179, filed 2013-08Related service bulletins
- 10190194Mar 24, 2021VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2005 PATHFINDER; VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) Service Campaign ID # P5219 is no longer active. ï· Repair orders opened after this bulletin's…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
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 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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