2005 Nissan Pathfinder Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,050 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, 1% of the 1,050 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 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.
“My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, that I got after Nissan did a buy back to my 2004 Nissan quest (with a lot of problems),has a rattle sound coming from the two front windows when they are open. They sound like they are loose inside the door. I went to the dealer and they told me there is nothing that they can do. They reported the problem to Nissan. Until now I am waiting for the solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10144367, filed 2005-12, 5,000 miles“Rear hatch hydraulics not staying up all the way. Have not been working well for some time and now the cold weather is causing them to not hold open rear hatch at all. Have not looked into having parts replaced yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10376305, filed 2011-01, 85,000 miles“My 2005 Nissan Pathfinder le has a loud squeak/vibration coming from the underbody ever since it was purchased. Eight visits to dealer sterling mccall and they have not been able to confirm the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10144532, filed 2005-12, 1,500 miles“The driver's side window becomes loose. I rattles hard when I shut the door. If I roll it down halfway and grab the top, I can shift it back and forth about an inch in either direction. 1st incident was at 19k miles about 2 years ago. Nissan replaced the part. It happened again at 33k miles. Nissan replaced the part. It happened a 3rd time at 45k miles. Nissan says it's out of warranty and refuses to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10228852, filed 2008-05“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the rear liftgate was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be repaired and they could install a plate on the liftgate to protect the door. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10332675, filed 2010-05, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031720Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label”…
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10020267Aug 3, 2006Pop/clunk noise from the front of the vehicle.
- 10012899Mar 9, 2005Rattle at sunroof frame and #1 roof bow.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 | 83 | 9% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 11% |
| 2002 | 18 | 12% |
| 2001 | 30 | 13% |
| 2000 | 29 | 26% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 14 | 9% |
| 1997 | 17 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 58 | 34% |
| 1994 | 23 | 25% |
| 1993 | 9 | 18% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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