2005 Nissan Pathfinder Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, 0% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the door ajar warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light illuminated until the engine was turned off. The rear hatchback latch was not properly securing the door. The contact stated that the failure was related to a malfunction with the door striker. The vehicle will be taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 43,000 and current mileage was 46,000. Updated 10/01/2008 .”
NHTSA complaint #10240247, filed 2008-08, 43,000 miles“Went to close door and would not shut. It was stuck in the lock position, could not unlock manually or with the key fob. Got door shut, got to destination and could not open the door from the inside or outside. Would not unlock manually or with key fob and had to get out on the passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10439300, filed 2011-12“Dt: consumer had a rental vehicle and the hatchback comes up without warning. When opened the items that are in the vehicle will come out. Consumer is concerned that a lawn mower came out and hit her.”
NHTSA complaint #10125372, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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