Nissan Pathfinder R51 (2005–2012)

Nissan Pathfinder R51 (2005–2012) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Nissan Pathfinder — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
R50 1996–2004 —
R51 2005–2012 —
R52 2013–2021 —
R53 2022–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Pathfinder

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Nissan 3.5L V6 (VQ35) 2002–2018 7 models 30
Nissan 3.0L 6-cylinder 1987–1995 8 models 23

About this generation

In August 2003, Nissan unveiled Dunehawk Concept and showcased it at the IAA 2003 in Frankfurt (R51 design patents filed 8 September 2003), previewing the next Pathfinder's design. At the 2004 North American International Auto Show, Nissan unveiled a completely redesigned Pathfinder for the 2005 model year. The new R51 Pathfinder uses the Nissan F-Alpha platform. It is powered by a 4.0 L V6 engine VQ40DE (, ) or a 2.5 L YD25DDT (, ) turbodiesel.

The larger Pathfinder Armada debuted in late 2003, but was based on the Titan full-sized pickup truck and dropped the "Pathfinder" prefix in 2005. The 2005 model introduced a third row of seats to the Pathfinder line for the first time. The facelifted 2008 Pathfinder debuted at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. Some of the badge positions on the rear liftgate were tweaked, and this version also received the Titan's 5.6-litre V8 engine rated at.

An updated version debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, was available with the Nissan V9X Engine 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel producing and at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm while the upgraded YD25DDTi turbodiesel also available produces – up – while torque increased by. Over the combined cycle manual versions use 8.4 L/100 km – an improvement of 1.4 L/100 km – while emissions have fallen by 40g/km to 224 g/km. Both figures were class competitive at the time.

A version of the engine with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) was also available in certain markets. The R51 series Pathfinder continued to be sold and produced outside North America until 2014. The revised models have been given a new look front and rear to differentiate them from their predecessors. Changes at the front include a new bonnet, revised grille and a new bumper assembly. Adding 80 mm to the length of both models, the bumper is more rounded and lends a more sporting touch to the cars.

A new headlamp design with projectors is offered for Xenon lamps. Headlamps washers pop up from beneath body colour moulding in the bumpers. A new alloy wheel is added to the existing range of 16-inch (steel and alloy) and 17-inch (alloy) designs. V8 models are given a V8 badge at the leading edge of both front doors and a new side moulding across the doors.

Source: Wikipedia — Nissan Pathfinder — Third generation (R51; 2004), CC BY-SA.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2009 4 37 Air Bags, Power Train, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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