2009 Nissan Pathfinder Consumer Reviews

The Nissan Won

Written by: D.P. Williams on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I tried out the Honda, Toyota, GMC,Hyundai and more but none of them measured up to the Pathfinder. The ride is a bit stiff but very comfortable and with very little road noise. The seats are very comfortable on extended trips especially with the ability to change the position at the touch of a button. Fuel mileage is better than rated but my biggest complaint on fuel is that it uses premium fuel. With all the technology Nissan has I am sure they build a V-6 engine that runs equally as well on regular grade fuel. We love the room the Pathfinder offers both for passengers and hauling our gardening items.

Favorite Features

The six CD player is great for traveling and gives hours of listening enjoyment without having to constantly change the disc.

Suggested Improvements

The sound system could stand a bit of tweaking. As I mentioned earlier, Nissan needs to do better with the V6 that requires premium fuel.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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4th Pathy

Written by: Tony V on 07/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 4th Pathfinder and the best one yet! Great power and smooth ride. Just returned from long road trip from NY to Florida. Seats were comfortable and handling was superb. MPG is in line with other trucks this size. 22-23 mpg on highway with regular unleaded.

Favorite Features

Great power and handling form a V6.

Suggested Improvements

Xenon head lights would be nice.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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A good thing better

Written by: Tyler on 04/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder S 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We picked up our 2009 Pathfinder a few days ago and we are very pleased with it. We live in northern Canada and our roads are terrible due to frost heaving and heavy truck traffic. Our Pathfinder smoothly glides down the bumpy highway at 195km/h no problem. It also crosses 4 foot deep rivers, climbs steep muddy hills and pulls our 4 ATV quads like nothing. We also have a VW touareg and it compares very well to this vehicle except the touareg only has seats 5 and has no cargo space. I will buy another pathfinder when the wife writes this one off.

Favorite Features

3rd row seating, lots of off road performance.

Suggested Improvements

Higher air intake options for deeper water crossings. Diesel motor option - get in the now Nissan. I want to run my bio diesel on this vehicle as well.

10 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV

Written by: saraivasitaly on 03/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Had it for about 2 months. Drives great and comfortable. Wife is 4' 10", the standard power pedals and driver seat make sure she has no problems driving. Handles like a car, very smooth ride. Comes with more standard equipment than competition and priced lower than most. I love my Pathfinder and I don't regret my choice. Averaging 16MPG in city.

Favorite Features

exterior design comfort handling

Suggested Improvements

more space for 3rd row hybrid model in the future

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Happy

Written by: R Duchini on 01/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

We've had this vehicle for a little over a month. We've had 0 problems. It's fun to drive. I'm 6 ft and wifes 5 ft 4, both have comfortable rides. One was over a 7 hour drive to Canada. We looked at the Acadia and the 4Runner. I'm glad we picked the Pathfinder, no regrets.

Favorite Features

Comfort for the long haul (lumbar was great for long trips), the look inside and out.

Suggested Improvements

Could say fuel economy but it's an SUV, I got exactly what I expected. Third row is great for kids and anyone under 5ft 9 inches, so I guess that could use a small improvement.

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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No regrets

Written by: Bill T on 01/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased a few months ago and have no regrets. I think the look is great, I've had no problems at all, the V6 has more than enough power, its fun to drive, and meets all my needs without having to spend extra for things I have no use for.

Favorite Features

standard equip rear view camera

Suggested Improvements

more leg room for third row passengers

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Think Twice Before You Buy

Written by: Ken S on 12/17/2008

Vehicle

2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I respectfully disagree with the "professional" review's compliment of the ergonomics. Try sitting in the driver's chair for an extended period and you'll disagree. Although there are several adjustments, neither my wife nor I can find a comfortable position for the long haul. Don't think of Nissan as a "Japanese car company". If you do, you'll likely expect great reliability and be disappointed. Most of the time we've owned our Pathfinder, the "Check Engine" light has been on. The dealer has tried several times to fix it. That is just one of many problems we have had.

Favorite Features

The Pathfinder is a good looking vehicle. It features a tow rating high enough to haul useful loads.

Suggested Improvements

Quality, reliability, and durability need to be improved.

34 out 50 people found this review helpful

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