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A Few Things to Watch Out For
NissanDriven, 08/11/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was the owner of a 94 Pathfinder that I recently sold. There are a few things that potential buyers should be aware of. The automatic transmissions on these vehicles fail earlier than expected on these vehicles. Nissan is aware of this problem and has even issued a service bulletin about it, but no recall. The problem is that the transmission cooler clogs up with debris and causes the transmission to overheat and fail to the tune of a $2800 rebuild. Second is the exhaust manifolds overheat and crack and or break away from the engine block. Other than that the Pathfinder is fun to drive and quite reliable.
Still a great SVU to drive
skyangel, 07/29/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Granting that my car is just short of 200,000 miles, it still runs great. Had very minimal repairs considering it's age.
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Off-Roading Beast.
emokid, 08/10/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 1994 Pathfinder SE with 107000 miles on it is a beast. This thing tears it up in any offroad situation and takes bumps and dips like they were nothing. it has the huge 31-10.50's on it and goes over everything. It also feels extremely stable when spinning cookies and stuff like that.
Good to buy use
Pedro , 11/05/2003
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been driving this SUV for 8 years. got it Pre-owned with 31000. The key to this SUV is mtence and you will be ok....
Excellent Multi-Purpose Vehicle
reaper, 09/30/2004
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle when it was two years old and had 22K miles on it. Since then, I have driven it roughly 90K miles over a variety of terrain and it has been an excellent multi-purpose vehicle for me. In the eight years that I have owned the vehicle, I have replaced the battery, CV joints and belts along with the regular scheduled maintanence, oil, lube, tires, etc. I have a hunting lease in Texas and the vehicle performs flawlessly off-road. The range of 4 wheel options combined with the proper transmission settings allows me to creep up and down areas that other stock four wheel drive vehicles would not go. The 31x10.5x15 tires gives me ample clearance over most obstacles.
Basic transportation
GEO CEO, 03/24/2007
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle used from a coworker in 2005 and it had 127,000 on it. Well, one transmission and $2,200 later, it has about 147,800. It's a slow truck but reliable. The front seats are truly uncomfortable and need some type of better lumbar support. I worry about the transmission going out again and will be looking for tranny cooler. I just had the exhaust manifold replaced with the tranny last hear. The exhaust is leaking again!! It's not worth fixing. It will just have to hear the noise. This truck doesn't turn very well either. The gas mileage is horrible!! On the highway, you get about 263 miles on a full tank. City driving, you pray you get 180-200 miles on a full tank.
Well built little SUV Truck
John, 04/26/2010
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this truck at a dealership that had 55k on it. It was the best vehicle that I ever owned. The body and the frame will go before the motor will. I put over 300k mileage on this vehicle before I put it to rest this spring! I live in minnesota and the 4x4 works so beautiful and the mileage I got was 16city/21Hwy. I one time I was a chevy person and but with this Pathfinder I had, I'm sticking with Nissan Vehicles.
No more Nissan!
BadNissan, 04/12/2004
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Since first day I bought the car (second hand), it is full of problem! All type of problems and fix a couple of times in some problems, e.g.: the evaporator of A/C, altenator, stearing wheel problems, electric connections, belts, etc. And now, after 133,000 miles, the transmission quite working well. I heard it is a manufacture reliability problem.
Gotta Love It!
rmnga308, 06/12/2003
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very dependable vehicle. Confortable ride, good looks.
1994 Pathfinder SE V-6
Dave M., 07/10/2003
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this truck for 6 years now and have been pleased with its reliability and performance. Ergonomically though, it needs many improvements. I have driven my truck pretty hard and it has taken some abuse, but it has remained very mechanically sound. I have had front end work and some exhaust work done, but that's not too bad for a nine year old truck. The nerf bars rusted out and had to be replaced and both power window switches had to be replaced.
Served Our Purposes Well
BTR, 03/05/2003
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our Pathfinder with the Sport Option to have the spare well mounted outside the cargo hold. For years we used it in truly rugged conditions. It has been down many a lost trail hauling 5-6 kayaks to rivers. Only got stuck at the base of a steep incline once on snowy winter day. Not enough weight in back to keep the tires grounded, but did managed to finally get itself out of trouble just as our friends arrived in a "Jeep Cherokee". Mechanically we have been annoyed with the exhaust pipes breaking just behind the engine block. Really annoying and expensive to fix. We have 250,000 km on this beast.
94 SE
jml, 02/16/2004
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Has been extremely reliable. Granted, the gas mileage is not car-like, but if you want a car you shouldn't be reading this. This is the second pathfinder I have owned, my old one sold with 150K and my current SE has 155k with simple regular maintenance. O2 sensor went out on both trucks as did the speedometer head. Other than that, these things go, go and then keep going. Great off road stability with the stock 31x10.5's.
Great vehicle
lvg75, 01/25/2005
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I took my 1994 Nissan Pathfinder over from my brother a number of years ago and it now has nearly 200,000 miles on it. Other than regular maintenance and a cracked exhaust manifold (fixed for $400), I have not had a single problem. this truck is fantastic off road, great around town, and acceptable on the highway. I use it for work, commuting, and offroad driving in the moutains while biking.
XE Path
enrique2050, 03/23/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am happy with it no problems... just maintenance...
Reliable Compact SUV
Steve4887, 05/01/2008
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my used one-owner, well maintained Pathfinder in 2002. I've put over 50,000 trouble free miles on the truck since I purchased it. Current mileage is 96,000. I've crept along on rough, rutted desert roads many times with out getting stuck. Turning in tight areas takes lots of work. My best highway mileage was slightly over 20 mpg. Combined street/highway mileage is about 17. The engine works hard to push the truck on hills. It could use another 20-30 horsepower. The cup holders were an after thought. The radio speakers are odd sized and it is difficult to find after market replacements. I like the Pathfinder's ruggedness and boxy design.
Not Worth It
jaystone1, 07/23/2011
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was probably the worst can I ever owned. I bought it used with 150k and although it passed CA smog originally it always had a hesitation on acceleration that no shop or dealer was able to solve. I disliked the driving position. It rode poorly, the brakes were sub-par, the front shocks were changed three times with no ride quality improvement. It got terrible mileage like @15 mpg and less with AC on. Terrible bump-steer on the freeway. Lots of squeeks and rattles. On the plus side it had nice wheels and the AC worked good. I was happy to get rid of it.
Good-Fun Small Family SUV!
OurPathfinder, 07/09/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've been really happy with our '94 Pathfinder XE. Though it's the base model, it is loaded with many convienience features that make living with it day to day a treat. My family and I use it primarily for camping and light off roading--and it serves our needs just fine.
Best SUV for your money
oscar, 05/22/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned mine for 5 years, and it is up to 110,000 miles. Other than routine maintenence, only had to replace the alternator- very reliable. Very comfortable- I'm 6'4" tall, and have tried other cars and SUVs, and fit in the Pathfinder best. If I ever decide to sell the '94, I'll probably buy a new Pathfinder.
Inexpensive, Quality, SUV
AliveinBoulder, 02/04/2003
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My original intent for purchasing this vehicle was for light-medium off roading, and camping. It serves that purpose well. My Pathfinder is very reliable and is easy to work on. I've added on a transmission cooler to help with wear and tear on the tranny. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for an inexpensive and reliable SUV.
Decent car
carluvr, 05/09/2007
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Still love the exterior design of the car much more than the more recent models. Classic design. Seats are comfortable, dash is easy to read, cargo space is ample, and tires are great. Gas mileage is horrible. Have often taken it on road trips and it costs me an arm and a leg. Acceleration is about as slow as could be. Often take to the mountains and have to drive in the slow lane with my emergencies on.
120,000 And Still Driving
1994 Pathfinder, 04/20/2007
1994 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought it new, it is now my oldest son's car and it is still going. After timing chain change at 100k, it still is running ok. Just needs some cosmetics and A/C work. I'm impressed.
Best SUV for your money
Oscar, 05/22/2002
1994 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned mine for 5 years, and it is up to 110,000 miles. Other than routine maintenence, only had to replace the alternator- very reliable. Very comfortable- I'm 6'4" tall, and have tried other cars and SUVs, and fit in the Pathfinder best. If I ever decide to sell the '94, I'll probably buy a new Pathfinder.