Used 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Performance Rules
hilljo, 11/11/2004
Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Performance is King, and this Pathfinder rules. The most horsepower in its class equals a happy camper. Traded an Acura MDX, and it feels really good to be back in a truck SUV and away from a car SUV. The ride is very, very good for a truck SUV. The extra horsepower offsets any and all negatives, plus it just plain looks great. The Bose sound system with 9 speakers is also nice. Laying down all of the rear seats is slightly cumbersome.
Radiator Assembly Problem
cookdough, Woodbury, NJ, 04/15/2012
Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Pathfinder used in October 2008. It now has 74,500 miles. I read all the horror stories about the radiator assembly so I decided to take matters into my own hands. I had the dealer replace it before the extended warranty even expired. I had no evidence of any problem but did not want to risk ruining the transmission. Woodbury Nissan in NJ charged $843 (parts & labor) to replace the radiator assembly, but the piece of mind was worth it. Maybe if Nissan ever decides to recall, I'll be reimbursed. I'm not holding my breath. And yes... I'll never buy another Nissan.
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Stay Away from these SUVs
Icewarped, 07/01/2009
Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased the pathfinder based on previous years reliability. Google "Pathfinder Transmission" or search Edmunds discussion groups. The transmission cooler in the radiator will leak, causing anti- freeze to enter into your transmission fluid. With 70,000 miles I need a new radiator and transmission. (Warranty good up til 60K) Interior plastic is very cheap (rear cupholders broke). Squeeks everywhere Just a poorly engineered and built vehicle. Whoever the engineering team is responsible for this transmission cooler design should be beaten with blunt instruments. This will be my last nissan product. I'm selling this to purchase an older american made truck (2002-2004).
Be aware of Transmission/Fuel Problems
karenlincoln, 09/19/2010
Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We are having a problem with our radiator coolant leaking into our transmission just like most 2005 yr models are having and also had to replace fuel sending unit (like other also). Both of which are a design flaw on Nissan's part and they are trying to get away with it and not own up to their responsibility. This is a costly repair- 471 for fuel sending unit and 6000 for new transmission/ 1200 for new radiator. So as you can see you can go out a purchase a very good used car for that. Nissan take care of your customers!
Stay Away from Nissan!
Mike, 07/22/2008
Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Here is a list of the items you can expect. 1) A rattle from inside the dashboard from zero miles. 2) A loud squeaking sound from rear frame. 3) Back of seats tear when in the down position. 4) The in-dash CD changer will fail at 40,000 miles. 5) Drivers side window will disengage constantly. 6) The master window switch will fail at 40,000. 7) The memory seat settings will never work. 8) The rear shock absorbers will fail at 50,000 miles. 9) The check engine light will turn on every 10,000 miles. 10) Both secondary timing chains and camshaft secondary timing chain tensioners will fail. Cost: $2,148. Have fun!