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4.5 out of 5 stars

4th Pathfinder, still love them

Lawrence Acabah, 09/13/2010
2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my 4th, starting with a 92, had 200k when I sold it, the other 2 were killed by stupid drivers, the latest has been great. The only major issue I have had is when 2 of my injectors failed, it took a while to find the problem but when the dealership mechanic got it he found it right away. Other than that it has been a solid performing vehicle. I use mine for work and family so it is high miles, currently at 180k but it looks and drives like a much newer vehicle. I can see where Nissan has skimped over the years with quality of the interior materials but with the 01 it appeared to come back a bit. Power is perfect for its size. For its age and what it is I have no complaints.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun, Reliability and Luxury in One

Konopasek, 05/15/2002
2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 2001 Nissan Pathfinder is a great choice for SUV lovers who demand only the best, but refuse to pay $50,000 for another manufacturer. I've not had any problems with this vehicle whether it be mechanical or cosmetic. The auto 4WD feature performs well in adverse conditions. Although it is a V6, it is a powerful 240-hp V6 that I've used to pull a Ford extended cab pick-up, with a trailer attached and loaded, up a muddy incline. The interior features are very nice in the LE model and as a person who is 6'3" tall, I have virtually no problem with legroom or headroom.

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4 out of 5 stars

Still Modern & Reliable after 10 years

08lasventuras, 10/04/2009
2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We purchased a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE brand new in 2000 and after almost 10 years it's still reliable, fun, and modern-looking. For an SUV it gets decent gad mileage. It's very easy and fun to drive and rides smoothly. We've had a few problems over the years, but it's held up pretty well. The leather interior is still in good shape and looks nice. The outside has its fair share of dings and scratches but also holds up well. We plan on keeping it for years to come.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

JAraujo, 06/13/2002
2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE 2WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a great SUV not to big and not to small and it has the power you need, I bought my Pathfinder in june 2001 so far no problem, well just a small noise that it comes from the back of the wheels went I push the break, but I love my Pathfinder is great.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Trouble free at 122k

tuvie, 02/17/2009
2001 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It just turned 122,300 with the original clutch, one O2 sensor change, a toasted CD changer (just use my iPod now), and the usual wear and tear repairs. I change oil every 3-4,000 miles and have yet to burn any between changes. With mixed driving I get 16-17 mpg with winter fuel and 18-19 in the summer. Long highway trips typically return 21-22 mpg. As this is my vacation vehicle it sees deep sand every summer and deep snow every winter without any problems incurred. I'm not one to wash and wax too frequently, and the finish has held up really well. There is a 2005 Pathy SE in the family too, and it has run flawlessly thus far.

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