2005 Nissan Pathfinder electrical system problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am reporting a serious safety defect with my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle has an open recall for the airbag emblem (NHTSA #23E-012 / PC948), which is scheduled for inspection. However, I am writing today because I am also experiencing a repeated and dangerous malfunction that…”
filed Jul 15, 2025
“Al encender el carro y calentar para salir el vehculo enciende una luz y en marcha el solo se apaga en medio de las calles o carreteras. Los mecanismos lo chequeo y junto al servicio de seguro ellos sacaron la conclusin la transmisin calienta los cables que van al motor que esto es un problema de…”
filed Jan 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-066C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 14 | 19% |
| 2023 Pathfinder | 22 | 22% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 19 | 14% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 12 | 23% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 10 | 14% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 13 | 17% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 27 | 15% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 11 | 11% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 26 | 8% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 33 | 6% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 50 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.