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Used 2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

dbhons, 11/10/2002
Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The Pathfinder is an easy driving vehicle; handles well on the road, including in turns (better than anything else we test drove). Going up into mountains and canyons, towing a SeaDoo (about 1,000 pounds), camping "stuff" on the top and inside the car, is no problem. Plenty of spare energy and torque. The Pathfinder comes with a lot of standard items that are GOOD; i.e. disk changer and sound system, running boards, tow setup, extra 12V plugs, etc.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Incredible

timmoody, 03/13/2002
Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If you want a pathfinder make sure it is post 2001 so you get the awesome engine. I was used to the performance of my maxima and doubted the pathfinder until I drove a 2001, WOW! I would like a nicer interior and better placement of the bose sound speakers, but the performance and handling are too good to complain about. I battled between this and the 4runner for a long time, I made the right decision, this car is flat out sweet!

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4 out of 5 stars

Dependable!

EJ, Antioch, TN, 06/28/2018
Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle when my child was 2 years-old, and now I am teaching her to drive it. Over the years, it has been dependable with only minor repairs needed for normal wear and tear due to the age of the vehicle. It's still in pretty good condition after all these years!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good except for two annoying problems

eriley1, 12/18/2005
Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 6 CD changer quit working at 50k miles, and the automatic transmission started giving me trouble at 70k miles. Between 40 and 70 mph, it lurches sometimes and shifts hard into overdrive. The dealer recommended replacing it for $2900, but it's still mostly OK so I'm still driving it without the repair. Now I'm at 80k miles. I've been very pleased with the power. Rear passengers sometimes complain about the ride, but as the driver I love it. Very good sound system. I get 17 mpg overall with the 3.5 liter V6. One or both front brake rotors warped somewhere along the way, but I brake hard so it may be my fault. Other than these problems it's been completely trouble free.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

'01 SE

Robert, 12/22/2005
Nissan Pathfinder SE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

great ownership experience highly recommend, the 3.5 V6 is incredible for reliability and power.

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