1993 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Best SUV I've ever owned!

Written by: LostPathy on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD Wagon

Review

This SUV was great - before I lost my Pathfinder due to an accident in which a driver ran a red light and broadsided it. She had 213K miles and I know she would have made it to 300K. The only problem I ever experienced was a broken power steering belt and that was it. This SUV just performed and if maintained properly will last a very long time. I am convinced that even though this model had no airbags it protected me from the accident.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Needed an functioning cup holder.

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Good Car

Written by: medb0414 on 02/20/2009

Vehicle

1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD Wagon

Review

I like my Pathfinder. I just blew a tire though and had to get a new tire put on.A lot of room inside.Good truck to go camping in. Good gas mileage if you go 55 mph on hwy!

Favorite Features

I like the fact that the cabin has a lot of foot room and lots of space for 4 adults!

Suggested Improvements

None.

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1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4Dr SE-V6 Auto

Written by: Mike on 12/22/2008

Vehicle

1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD Wagon

Review

Extremely reliable vehicle. Paint still looks good. My uncle bought this vehicle new and I purchased it from him with 75K miles, in 1997. The vehicle now has 240K miles. I've been using the vehicle to tow my motorcycles to race tracks a few times a year, in the heat of California. And still runs great. MPG is about 16city/19hwy - not bad for an older vehicle - using Mobil 1 Synthetic EP 5W30. Just finished installing its 3rd timing belt, water pump, tensioner, valve cover seals, etc. I did notice the valve lifts were a bit dirty/sluggy when I replaced the valve cover seals - need to use an engine cleaner. I will keep this vehicle until it gives up - plus it's only worth about $2500.

Favorite Features

Reliable. Smooth ride due to factory adjustable suspension. Good factory paint job. Great in snow and in light-moderate off-road conditions.

Suggested Improvements

Installed a cat-back Gibson exhaust(a bit loud I would suggest trying Borla or a Flowmaster muffler. K&N filter works ok - allows to be cleaned. Nology spark plug wires allows my Copper spark plugs to be gapped a bit larger. Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo works great. Currently installing headers.

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Can't Part With Her

Written by: Can't Part With Her on 12/03/2008

Vehicle

1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr XE Wagon

Review

After 15 yrs she finally died on me. I did have to have trans rebuilt after 160k mi but what do you expect. Overall very low maintenance as far as I am concerned. Debating rebuilding engine or buying rebuilt. She outlived two marriages so that says a lot. :) Some creature comforts died like cruise control, power door locks and alarm but what car still has all bells and whistles at that age. Body still in very good shape other than dent here and there. 245k mi

Favorite Features

loved everything

Suggested Improvements

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One of the best SUVs

Written by: Bob on 08/04/2008

Vehicle

1993 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Dr SE 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought this vehicle new and have no plans to give it up, even with 122,000 miles. I've got a 5-speed, which is the best transmission for this vehicle. It goes in the snow where other SUVs can't- I've even gone right around stalled Lexus and Jeep SUVs on snow-covered hills. 31" tires definitely improve the ride. Changed valve cover gasket twice, power antenna three times. Other than that and normal maintenance, nothing. If you don't lug the engine, perform maintenance on schedule, and treat it like you want it to run forever, it will. Last of the great Pathfinders.

Favorite Features

Great stereo (for a '93). Goes anywhere, and looks good getting there.

Suggested Improvements

Power- only 153 hp. No cup holders. Turning radius with oversized tires is terrible. A/C on idle is insufficient.

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