The new Pathfinder is more powerful than its predecessor. All Nissan Pathfinder models now have a five-speed-automatic transmission. The four-wheel-drive SE Off-Road model features Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist.
To ease confusion, Nissan drops the "Pathfinder" prefix from its larger SUV — initially budged as the Pathfinder Armada — in the 2005 model year. Tires up to 17 inches in diameter may be mounted on the Nissan Pathfinder.
Seven-passenger seating includes split, folding second- and third-row seats. The front passenger seat also folds. The second-row seat is split 40/20/40 and has a one-touch release lever for third-row access.
All Pathfinders have a five-speed-automatic transmission. The Nissan Pathfinder can be equipped to tow up to 6,000 pounds.
A four-wheel-drive Pathfinder maneuvers smartly through challenging off-road obstacles. Nissan's Hill Descent Control works with amazing expertise to control the SUV's speed during downhill runs.
Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Pathfinder? For a truck it really does ride like a full size car. The interior is beautifully appointed and very comfortable on long hauls.
Just the other day the fan resistor went and now the interior fan sometimes works and sometimes does not. Again I got the "Sorry, it's beyond warranty". The cost to repair this one is $400.00 and I have no choice it has to be repaired. Electronics are great until they break. And when they break, they always beyond the warranty and the out of pocket cost are huge.
In the beginning and up until all these things started to happen, I loved the truck. The problems are costly and there should be more pressure put on Nissan to acknowledge these widely reported reoccurring problems and do something about it.