Awesome truck, Nissan definitely did a good job and built it to last. Got used with just under 100,000 miles and it is still running strong with 235,000 miles. Only work done besides the basics (tires brakes belts timing...) was a transmission around 160,000 miles. Really shines offroad and in the winter with the 4x4. Just starting to rust, but after almost 20 years of reliability it is …

1990 Pathfinder, original owner

Physco, 10/01/2002

1990 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD

I have close to 150,000 miles. The only major thing that needed fixing is the automatic transmission at about 120,000 miles. It was suggested that there is a possible design flaw that does not pump enough oil to the rear when running at high speeds. The oil flow was increased during the rebuild. It drives great through snow and ice. When I first got it, I drove it off road …

Reliable. Will not die.

Robert, 12/05/2009

1990 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD

I've owned my pathy for almost 10 years now; bought it used in 2000 from a guy who babied it. I've treated it pretty harsh.. lot's of offroading excursions and suspension damage. But the pathy always seems to survive... I can't seem to kill it. The only major repairs I've done are suspension (most likely my fault) and I had to replace the clutch hydraulics at 140,000 miles.

1990 Pathfinder 4dr XE

woody273, 07/19/2002

1990 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD

When Nissan made this car, they couldn't have done a better job. I think this is one of the most reliable cars on the road. I haven't had a SINGLE problem. I drive the car hard, and it does extremely well on road and off. I take this truck to and from Vermont, and it does fantastic in the snow. I think if someone gets the opportunity, they should definately …

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Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$239/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	31.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive

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