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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%)

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

62000 mi

$1000
Electrikal problem with stereo, gps and camera. Monitor falls out after 20 sek. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

71500 mi

US $260
Tire low pressure sensors 
55000 mi Passenger side power window and right rear power window will not go up with drivers door power switches. 
100000 mi

US $60
Tail light was broken 
39000 mi The mirrors quit working. They ordered the two electrical parts. 
42000 mi

US $249
reordered correct parts Installed parts to fix mirrors. 
24800 mi replaced driver side power window motor 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

61000 mi

US $300
replace fuel sending unit requiring the removal and reinstallation of the fuel tank 
168000 mi

US $225
Dead battery - car was sitting, I replaced it myself. Alternator froze, eating the serpentine belt. I replaced the alternator, belt and belt tensioner 
49000 mi Broken Fuel level indicator 
50000 mi

US $350
Fuel Level indicator did not properly read fuel level. Replaced Fuel Pump and Fuel sensing unit parts and labor 
55000 mi CD Player will not eject disc 
30850 mi

US $11
Replaced positive battery post clamp. 
195300 mi

C $20
Charged ac 
87000 mi

US $300
replace tank fuel sensor 
78000 mi

US $250
Fuel level sensor unit replaced. AC schroeder valve replaced, AC recharged. Deductible for Maxcare extended warranty. 
79000 mi Repaired coolant leak in rear heater piping. 
110000 mi

US $250
Bad tire sensor. Light always on 
65000 mi

US $2000
computer 
107700 mi

US $80
AC/Heater blows HOT air on passenger side always. Driver side functions normally. Dealer said Consult II did not have an error code, therefore no problem was acknowledged, even though the mechanic could feel the hot air, not cold A/C 
126000 mi

US $1800
Replace heating/air conditioner computer. 
84000 mi Battery died every 3-4 days, even after being topped off by a battery charger. Something in the electrical system was drawing a load when the car was off. We sold the car without diagnosing the problem. 
81000 mi

US $97
Fuel Sender Issue common to Pathfinders. Vehicle showed P0643 code and Check Engine Light. Also showed symptoms where the gauge would drop to Zero regardless of how much fuel was in the tank. 
135160 mi

C $440
blower fan burnt out 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

36000 mi

US $39
On the driver 4 window controller, the left rear window controller will only put the window down but not roll the window up. The individual window control for that door functions normally. 
98000 mi Cruise Control stopped working, Dash light will come on when turned on but it will not set speed.  
99000 mi

US $250
Oil pressure gauge showed incorrect reading, Oil pressure sender replaced. 
45000 mi

US $260
Required new door control module. 
46500 mi Outside temp sensor produced inaccurate readings. 
130200 mi

R 18000
Alternator bearing noise. Had to replace alternator because this vehicle's alternator cannot be reconditioned due to clutch pulley. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

130200 mi

R 400
Replaced Alternator 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Electrical Problems

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