2005 Nissan Pathfinder structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan pathfinder. While parked, the contact noticed that the frame was severally corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the frame exhibited excessive corrosion and the vehicle was not repairable. The…”
filed Oct 4, 2012
“Rear passenger door is permanently stuck shut. Cannot open the door from the inside or outside, or override the malfunction. Power door locks and manual pressure will not open the door. The rear passenger seating is now very unsafe and I will not take and passengers in the back. *tr”
filed Feb 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
ITB09-063C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Pathfinder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Pathfinder | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2022 Pathfinder | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 Pathfinder | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Pathfinder | 6 | 8% |
| 2018 Pathfinder | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Pathfinder | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Pathfinder | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Pathfinder | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 Pathfinder | 48 | 8% |
| 2013 Pathfinder | 83 | 9% |
| 2012 Pathfinder | 2 | 9% |
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.