Used 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SUV Consumer Reviews
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Even more reliable than I am.
Cee.PerezGo, 05/22/2009
1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car has gotten me through thick and thin. I have been careless at times not changing the oil regularly but even so... it's still charging forward. I love to give her all she's got especially in parking lots, I feel like I'm flying a plane. I've had to replace the exhaust a couple of times as it rusts through as well as the runners. I have an oil leak in the engine but it's still going strong. A check engine light showed up about a week ago but my mechanic said it's nothing just a sensor near the fuel system. It's nothing important just related to the emissions. Otherwise a magnificent vehicle. Very comfortable as people always tend to fall asleep when they're driving with me.
Been a Great Car
Michelle Francis, 07/11/2004
1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV 4WD
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 1997 Pathfinder since 1997 and as a busy Realtor, I've put over 133,000 miles on it. The only major repair that has been done is a new timing chain put in back in 2003. GREAT VEHICLE -- my only hangup is how Nissan designs their cars to where only the dealership can fix it.
Great first car!
Ams, 10/25/2016
1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I honestly can't say enough great things about this car. I bought it when it only had 130,00 miles and I've put another 14,000 on it. It's sturdy, reliable and probably saved my life the other day after I hit some ice and went spinning across the highway and hit both sides of the guard rail. I honestly believe if I had been in anything smaller I would probably be sitting in a hospital right now. Even after hitting the guard rails there is no real damage to the vehicle expect for the lights, grill and bumper. I absolutely love this vehicle! I already dread having to get rid if it. If you want a safe, sturdy, reliable car a nissan pathfinder is the way to go 100%. The makers of this car did an amazing job designing it! Although the one downfall to the car is gas mileage, but for being as old as it is It does pretty good. A full tank of gas will last me about 260 miles.
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Never Disappointed me
Mary516, 09/09/2004
1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new, still going real strong 7 years & 130,000 miles later. Normal maintenance is all this Pathfinder has ever needed. Rides well, holds a lot. Gas mileage is consistent with if not better than other SUVs. Love the full size spare tire. Will drive this car till it dies, whenever that might be. Holds road really well in heavy rain or snow. Sometimes keeps 4WD engaged even after you don't want it, but it eventually goes back to normal by itself.
Japanese Quality???
maherjp, 04/18/2004
1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had the thing in 3 times under warranty fixing o2 sensors. What do you know when it came out of warranty I was back in. Now I have to fix the throttle body. the mechanic says he has never seen it in 15 years...I guess I will be the only one complaining about that, but it stinks to be me. I know its old, but I have sunk well over $1,000 already and have an estimate for another $1,500. I won't ever buy an Nissan again and I think the maximas are awesome.
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