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7 Year Review (LE Model 2WD)
ses3699, 10/16/2010
2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought new in sep'03 and have 120,000 miles. Comfortable, dependable, good power. Replaced one front wheel bearing, battery, brakes at 60,000 miles. Dealer fixed catalytic converter at 70,000 miles under warranty. Replaced front struts, shocks at 110,000 miles and belts at 50,000 and 100,000 miles. Original bridgestone tires replaced at 35,000 miles. Went to Michelin and replaced them at 105,000 miles with Michelin. Get 19 mpg driving from stop-and-go to 80 mph every day to work (40 miles each way). Cd skips when cold. Driver seat leather getting rips near controls. Steering wheel radio controls are becoming finicky. Cup holder lid hinges.Towed trailers on several 2000 mile trips
Tough rig
swmiller, 03/25/2010
2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I drive my cars til they die. I'm 50 years old and this is my favorite vehicle. Whether driving around town, going skiing or heading out camping this is the best rig. Of course I wish it got 25 MPG, but I'll settle for 19- 20. Seats are great. Hate the 2006+ models..uncomfortable. Powerful engine. I've had it five years, drive 25k per year and very few issues.
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phil, 12/10/2002
2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When it came time for our family to buy an SUV, we looked at all of the options. We narrowed our choices to the Lexus RX300, Acura MDX,Infiniti QX4, and the Pathfinder. All had similar engines and cargo space, so my decision was based on reliability and value. The Pathfinder had all of the options that the competition had, except for the MDX's 3rd seat. I interviewed other owner's and they both had many great things to say of the Pathfinder. However, they had the older engine that wasn't up to the task of the mountain passes here in Colorado. Nissan has fixed that with the new 3.5L VQ engine that makes 240 hp.
My two cents.
Vitaliy, 07/25/2010
2003 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Owned a previous model 98 same problems as with new. At 75,000 replace exhaust. At 78k front wheel bearings and belts. Good in the snow, cramped seats in the back. Overall never left me strangled anywhere but keep in mind check engine light will come on once you hit 75k Evap system leak just like my old one. Nissan just cant get that system right. Gr8 for carrying stuff from home depot (sheet rock, plywood etc...) not the best for long trips as seats are not comfortable especially in the back. I don't know how those people are claiming to average 24 mpg hwy and 20 city the best I manage is 12 mpg city and 17 mpg hwy. Transmission is going at 84k and front suspension needs work again.
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Lawanda, 10/24/2005
2003 Nissan Pathfinder LE Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been my best purchase yet! I really enjoy driving this vehicle, and the fuel consumtion is not so bad. I plan to keep it for a long time!