2005 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2005

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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 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
lower bearing bulbs both sides worn out. 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

106000 mi

US $300
Replaced shocks and struts 
108300 mi

US $140
Front right wheel bearing replaced 
118800 mi

US $20
Replaced steering rack and pinion boot. 
170000 mi

US $400
Struts replacement 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

195300 mi

C $3500
Rear Ball Joints worn and required replacement of control arms and other major suspension components 
136000 mi

US $2071
Replace F/R Shocks 
7000 mi u-joint in front driveshaft needed replacement. it was covered under warranty 
114700 mi Wheel bearing 
132680 mi

C $1200
Balljoint, 
194680 mi

C $540
wheel bearing 
205220 mi

C $450
Passenger side tie road worn out 
209220 mi worn out tie-rod end Ball joint worn 
71200 mi

US $125
Rear shocks worn and replaced. Apparently a defective part according to review of car history. My shocks were rotted through. 
85000 mi

US $700
Right front hub assembly,  worn stabilizer bar links 
83500 mi

US $150
replace front struts 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder 4dr SUV

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

231000 mi

US $270
Passenger front Wheel Bearing worn out and replaced. 
80600 mi Replaced all shocks 
112840 mi

R 17000
Tie-rod end worn out. Front tyres worn due to this - had to replace front tyres. All 4 shocks needed replacement left front inner CV boot replaced 
118600 mi

R 12000
ABS speed sensor failed on left front wheel. Replaced both front wheel bearings (sensors built in) 
104780 mi

R 1200
front right wheel bearing disintegrated 

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2005 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension Problems

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