| Issue ID | 793034 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10333817 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | PATHFINDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/10/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 nissan pathfinder ipdm failed in the middle of traffic at 70 mph with no warning. Lost all power and left family stranded on side of the road. Had car towed home then to nissan where they admitted alot of same problems with other 2005 pathfinders. Now fuel sensor failed on pathfinder which nissan has recalled for 2006-2008 pathfinders for same reason but not 2005 pathfinders with same problems. Car is almost 5 years old and has had 4 batteries and has left us stranded 6 times all for electrical issues that are posted on the internet as a huge consumer problem with pathfinders someone is going to get hurt or killed in a nissan unless government takes a look at these problems. All internet postings are regarding same issues ipdm module and the fuel level sensor. Please help! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ODESSA, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5N1AR18U45CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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