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2005 Nissan Pathfinder repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 161 repairs.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (30%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Nissan Pathfinder
Engine not specified
| 190400 mi US $194000 |
Transmission replaced for a second time, first time repaired transmission about 2 yrs ago-Amoco repaired but didn't replace radiator, so have another cross containmenation, 2nd transmission went to new shop and replaced radiator(no nissan) |
2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 130800 mi US $2600 |
complete transmission overhaul, with a repeat of same plus replacement of speed sensor. also did water pump and timing belt during the transmission work. the cost was $2600 including all parts. |
| 140000 mi US $3500 |
complete transmission rebuild |
| 51000 mi | radiator water was leaking into the transmission causing failure. Dealer replaced both radiator and transmission under extended warranty recall |
| 142200 mi US $1500 |
The the transmission valve body had to be replaced due to coolant leaking into the transmission fluid. |
| 120000 mi US $4700 |
install external transmission cooler, transmission service to remove coolant contaminated transmission fluid. replaced transmission due to coolant leak into transmission from original transmission cooler faulty design. |
2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi US $700 |
and 4wd axle U joints all replaced |
| 49000 mi US $350 |
U-Joint, front. Dealership. |
| 132680 mi C $1200 |
U joint on passenger side |
| 75000 mi | a leaking seal on the output shaft of the transfer case as well as bad u-joints. I also took it to a dealership for the ECM recall. |
| 51000 mi | Rear driveline vibration checked u-joints and not much else. I even took the mechanic for a ride and showed him the vibration, he couldn't notice it. I'm annoyed. |
| 52000 mi | Dealer replaced rear driveshaft because of a "sticky universal joint". 2nd trip for this. Dealer claimed to have checked u joints on 1st trip. I guess not! No shaft in stock (claimed had wrong one in box) yea, right. Had to wait a week for new one. |
2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 46000 mi | Front drive shaft/u-joint assembly needed to be replaced. Caused severe vibration at 40+ mph. Replaced free under drivetrain warranty. Front drive shaft/u-joint assembly needed to be replaced. Caused severe vibration at 40+ mph. Replaced free under drive train warranty. |
| 84000 mi US $90 |
Torque Converter started to shudder when at speeds above 40 mph. Had the transmission flushed and problem didn't go away. Had to add a friction modifier and resolved the issue entirely. Torque Converter started to shudder when at speeds above 40 mph. Had the transmission flushed and problem didn't go away. Had to add a friction modifier and resolved the issue entirely. |
| 99900 mi US $4215 |
Because of previous radiator/transmission cooler leak mixing trans oil and coolant. Mixed fluid entered transmission unnoticed. Transmission later started to shift irregularly. Had to replace entire transmission. |
| 204000 mi US $590 |
Vibration at highway speeds, Universal joint noise, replaced U-joint |
| 102920 mi R 4500 |
Reconditioned Auto Transmission |
2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 115400 mi R 300 |
rebuilt transmission |
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