1990 Nissan Pathfinder Review
1990 Nissan Pathfinder Review
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What’s new
Nissan joins the four-door sport-ute frenzy by adding two doors to the popular Pathfinder. No other changes are made this year.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2dr SUV 4WD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$274/mo for Pathfinder SE
Pathfinder SE
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Consumer reviews
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5 star(27%)
4 star(63%)
3 star(5%)
2 star(5%)
1 star(0%)
19 reviews
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4.13 out of 5 stars
1990 Pathfinder SE
NewEnglandRover, 05/13/2009
1990 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
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 … to be expected.
4.38 out of 5 stars
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 … thought about 3 feet of fresh snow without being stuck. The view is
great. It had the largest fuel tank of the SUVs I considered for purchase.
Overall, the cost of ownership has been very low and I highly recomment it to
anyone.
4.25 out of 5 stars
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.
4.13 out of 5 stars
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 …
purchase this vehicle.
1990 Pathfinder Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $274/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 31.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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