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Falling apart; No more Pathfinders
Nomorepathy, 07/10/2003
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The wheel bushings shredded on me twice, causing it to sway during normal freeway use. $800+ each time. It rattles at 1800 RPM-3 dealers and 5 mechanics have never located/fixed. The CD stops playing on long trips and just clicks away. The seats are painful on long trips. The fuel gauge drops from 1/4 tank to E in 25 miles. The gas pedal sticks and has to be kicked at stoplights to get going. I have a $3k estimate for: check engine light, leaky water pump, leaky transmission, leaky muffler system, new throttle sensor, dead A/C, wheel bushings (AGAIN). If you see my black car at a dealership in the next few months, run.
Old Faithful
bill, 07/22/2010
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is part of the family. The '96, my wife's vehicle, currently has over 243,000 miles on it. Over the past 6 months a few things need attention but overall this SUV has been a pleasure to own. I do not have one complaint other than the MPG, but I can deal with that knowing I always had a vehicle I could count on. We recently purchased a Honda and I have having a hard time parting ways. Great SUV, built solid and tickled to death that I have able to own a vehicle I could believe in.
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Great Budget SUV
gone4seconds, 08/12/2003
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought one used based partly on Edmund's reviews and I have'nt been disappointed. Lift hatch could open a tad higher, may son and I are tall and we constantly bump our heads. Engine is a little underpowered and gas mileage could be better but for a good budget SUV it's tough to beat. Ride and comfort are okay but this is still basically a truck and rides and drives like one. Originally bought as a 3rd vehicle but I now drive it more than our other cars.
Best car I've ever owned
dontwalk, 02/15/2006
1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Over the years, I've traded Fords & Chevy's every 2-4 years. I've had my Pathfinder going on 10 years. Outside of the 3 recalls in the first few years, having a temporary problem with brakes (who I blame Just Brakes - not Nissan) and having to replace the starter twice, my Pathfinder has been a good car. The only gripes that I have are the same ones that most owners have had. Poor gas mileage and low engine power. I'm starting to get the "new car itch" and am going to look closely at the Pathfinder as well as the Murano.
A Fond Farewell
JDFinnell, 10/10/2005
1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After nearly 10 years with my Pathfinder SE it is, regrettably, time to trade. My Nissan has been the best vehicle I have driven so far. In 116K miles it has only had two minor problems to speak of. In '00 there was a nagging engine power problem that took three visits to correct. In '01 the A/C quit and the compressor was replaced. Not bad, altogether. On the plus side, the 4WD system has always been there for me, the interior is comfortable, the finish is perfect, and all the electricals have worked flawlessly since I drove it off the lot on May 8, 1996. My hat's off to Nissan for hitting this one out of the park. If you are looking for a reliable SUV, this should be on your list.