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Nissan Pathfinder Reliability by Model Generation
Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year and Model | % of Average Repair Frequency | |
 2013 - 2016 Nissan Pathfinder |
Best
164%
Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Nissan Pathfinder
| Nissan Pathfinder Reliability And Durability: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Past experience with Nissan and reputation. full 2008 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Have not had any problems so far with 33,000 miles full 2008 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
So far, after 2 years, runs like a clock. full 2006 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Have had no major issues with this vehicle full 2005 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The reliability of the powertrain is rock-solid. The VQ35DE engine will go for well over 300,000km without any major issues, and the transmission will give you no problems. One thing to watch: on areas with salted roads or by oceans, rust can be an issue. full 2004 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Really tough car and reliable suspension. full 2003 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
No mechanical problems in 3 years of daily use. full 2003 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The VQ35DE engine is proven to be reliable and long-lasting. full 2003 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
This SUV is bulletproof. It just never lets me down. full 2002 Nissan Pathfinder review |
| Nissan Pathfinder Reliability And Durability: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Far too many issues in the short time I owned the SUV. There were 3 recalls but thankfully for nothing major. With only 31k miles on the clock, I had issues with the TPS system, gas door hatch, rear hatch lock, window motors, rear hatch leak and more. full 2008 Nissan Pathfinder review |
